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Root Canal Treatment & Endodontic Referrals
Reclaim Your Tooth. Restore Your Comfort.
When the pulp inside your tooth dies due to infection, trauma or decay — root canal therapy is the definitive way to save the tooth. It’s a comfortable, effective alternative to extraction, with long-term benefits.
Advanced Root Canal Treatment
Primary Root Canal Therapy
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.Removes infection while preserving your natural tooth.
Re-RCT (Retreatment)
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For failed root canals or persistent symptoms
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Enhanced with 3D imaging, microscope & bioceramics
Apicectomy (Root-End Surgery)
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Microsurgical solution when infection lingers at the root tip
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Helps preserve teeth that can’t be retreated conventionally
CBCT & Endodontic Referrals
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In-house 3D imaging for diagnosis and surgical planning
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Referrals welcome for all advanced endodontic cases
Who Might Benefit From
Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal therapy is often the best solution when:
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You have persistent pain or swelling — often caused by deep decay or failing fillings that have led to infection
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Your tooth is cracked, broken, or heavily restored — resulting in nerve damage or irreversible inflammation
If the nerve inside the tooth is infected or has died, root canal therapy offers a long-term, tooth-saving solution — avoiding the need for extraction.
Our Root Canal Process
1. Assessment & Planning
We begin with digital x-rays or 3D CBCT scans to evaluate the problem. We'll explain the condition of your tooth and confirm that root canal therapy is the right choice and give a prognosis of the treatment outcome.
Pulp Removal & Cleaning
Using microscope magnification, the infected pulp chamber and canals are carefully disinfected. We clean and shape the canals using the latest evidence-based protocols — and seal with bioceramics &thermal obturation (System B & Elements).
3. Final Restoration
High-quality restoration to seal the tooth securely. For molars and heavily loaded teeth, a custom crown is typically recommended soon after to provide full coverage and prevent future fractures. Studies show significantly improved long-term success & survival of root-treated teeth.
Why Choose
DRJB for Root Canal Treatment?
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Teaches Endo Across the UK — Dentists nationwide train with Dr Barclay at DRJBEndoCourses.com, learning the same techniques he applies in practice.
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Microscope Dentistry — upto x24 magnification for exceptional accuracy & visibility.
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Modern Bioceramic Sealers — Less toxic, more biocompatible & long-term outcomes.
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Thermal Obturation — System B & Elements techniques ensure dense, 3D sealed root filling.
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In-House CBCT Scanning — High-resolution imaging for diagnosis, surgical planning, and complex anatomy.
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Primary, Secondary & Apical Surgery — We welcome re-treatment cases & apicectomies.
Root Canal Treatment FAQs
Will it hurt?
Modern root canal therapy is performed under local anaesthetic & is typically no more uncomfortable than having a filling. Many patients are surprised by how straightforward & painless it is — especially compared to the discomfort they felt beforehand.
Will I need a crown afterwards?
In many cases, yes — especially for posterior teeth (molars and premolars), where chewing forces are greatest. A crown protects the tooth from fracture and improves long-term success. Front teeth may not always need a crown.
Why not just extract the tooth?
Saving your natural tooth is usually the best long-term solution — functionally, aesthetically, and biologically. Extraction may lead to shifting teeth, bone loss, or the need for complex replacements. Root canal therapy is often more cost-effective and less invasive than replacing a missing tooth.
What happens if I don’t get it treated?
An untreated root infection can spread to other parts of the body and may lead to:
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Abscess formation
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Bone loss
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Severe pain or swelling
Eventually, tooth loss becomes inevitable — and replacement options are often more invasive and costly.