Root canal treatment at our Chalfont St Peter location involves removing infection and debris from the root of the tooth then putting in a root filling. This forms a seal from the base of the root to the top of the tooth, to prevent reinfection. The only alternative to endodontic therapy is the removal of the tooth altogether. If you’ve had an unsuccessful root canal on a wisdom tooth or elsewhere, book a consultation with Face Teeth Smile to discuss your options. We may be able to save the tooth by repeating the root canal to a higher standard.

Successful root canal therapy calls for expertise and patience. At Face Teeth Smile, we work under a high level of magnification to ensure precision and safety. When the anatomy is complex, we use CBCT 3D X-rays to give us a comprehensive view of the tooth. During treatment, we use a rubber dam to make you feel comfortable and isolate the infected tooth from other bacteria in the mouth. As teeth that have had root canal treatment can become fragile, it’s common to restore treated teeth with a protective crown to prevent the tooth from fracturing.

We know many patients are nervous about root canal treatment, so we offer conscious sedation, if necessary, to ease anxiety. Although a root canal can be done in one session at our Chalfont St Peter clinic, it is complex and it takes time to properly disinfect the root, so two or three sessions may be needed.