Root canal treatment becomes necessary when the pulp inside a tooth (the soft tissue containing nerves and blood vessels) becomes infected or inflamed. This usually happens as a result of deep decay, a cracked tooth or repeated dental procedures on the same tooth. Left untreated, the infection spreads, the pain worsens and eventually the tooth may need to be extracted.
The treatment involves removing the infected pulp, cleaning and shaping the canals inside the root, and sealing the tooth to prevent reinfection. A crown is usually recommended afterwards to protect and restore the tooth to full function. The result is a tooth that looks and works normally, with the infection resolved.
At Globe Dental in Nantwich, root canal treatment is carried out by our GDC-registered dental team under local anaesthetic. Treatment typically takes place across one or two appointments depending on the complexity of the case. Patients from across Cheshire, including Wilmslow and the surrounding area, travel to us for private root canal treatment without the waiting times associated with NHS referrals.
Pricing is published on our fees page. You can also read our beginner’s guide to root canal treatment if you want to understand the process in more detail before booking.
Root canal treatment exists to save a tooth that would otherwise need extracting. Keeping your natural tooth is almost always the better long-term outcome. It preserves the bone around it, maintains the alignment of surrounding teeth and avoids the cost and complexity of tooth replacement. A tooth that has had root canal treatment and been restored with a crown can last many years with normal care.
The pain associated with an infected tooth comes from the infection itself, not from root canal treatment. Once the infected pulp is removed and the tooth is sealed, the source of the pain is gone. Most patients experience significant relief following treatment. Delaying root canal treatment does not make the situation easier. It allows the infection to progress and the eventual treatment to become more complex.
As a private practice, Globe Dental can offer root canal appointments considerably faster than NHS waiting times in the Nantwich and Cheshire area. When a tooth is infected and causing pain, prompt treatment matters.
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Patients travel to Globe Dental from across Cheshire for private root canal treatment, including from Wilmslow, Crewe, Whitchurch and the surrounding area. As an independent, family-run practice established in 2015, we offer a level of personal care and continuity that larger clinic groups often cannot. You will see the same team throughout your treatment, and we will always make time to address questions at every stage.
Root canal treatment at Globe Dental is carried out by our GDC-registered dental team under the clinical leadership of Dr Kolade Orungbemi (GDC: 104618) and Dr Yetunde Orungbemi (GDC: 104686). We take a thorough, unhurried approach to root canal cases. Complex anatomy and curved canals are part of what we manage regularly, and we will always be transparent about prognosis before treatment begins.
Not every tooth is worth saving through root canal treatment. If the prognosis for a tooth is poor, we will tell you that clearly and discuss the alternative, including extraction and tooth replacement options such as a dental implant. As a dedicated implant practice, Globe Dental is well placed to manage the full picture, whether that means saving your tooth or replacing it with the best available alternative.
Root canal treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic and should not be painful. The reputation root canal has for being painful largely comes from the infection it treats, not the treatment itself. By the time most patients reach the appointment the tooth is already causing significant discomfort. Once the infected pulp is removed and the anaesthetic wears off, most patients feel considerably better than they did before treatment. Some tenderness in the days following is normal and settles quickly.
Most root canal cases at Globe Dental are completed across one or two appointments, depending on the complexity of the tooth and how well the infection responds to initial treatment. Single-rooted teeth such as front teeth are often completed in one visit. Multi-rooted back teeth typically require two appointments. Your dentist will give you a clear treatment plan at your first appointment so you know exactly what to expect before anything begins.
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