Root canal treatment
A step-by-step introduction to treating inflamed or infected pulp, sealing the canals and protecting the tooth with a suitable final restoration.
Learn moreTreatment & diagnosis
Explore endodontic treatment options in Hinckley
From an inflamed dental nerve to a cracked or previously treated tooth, different problems call for different investigations. Choose a topic to learn what an assessment may involve.
Procedures
Treatments that may help preserve a tooth
Root canal retreatment
Explore what can be checked when a previously root-treated tooth becomes uncomfortable or shows signs of infection again.
Learn moreMicroscope-assisted endodontics
See why magnification is useful for inspecting small canals, complex anatomy and certain tooth cracks, and what it cannot guarantee.
Learn moreEndodontic microsurgery
Understand when surgery at the tip of a tooth root may be considered, the alternatives and the follow-up involved.
Learn moreCracked tooth assessment
Pain on biting can have several causes. Find out how cracks are investigated and why their location matters to the outlook.
Learn moreDental trauma
Immediate action, appropriate assessment and planned reviews all matter after a tooth is knocked, loosened or broken.
Learn moreSymptoms and decisions
Find out what your symptoms might mean
Information to help you decide which questions to ask — not a substitute for an examination.
Diagnosis of tooth pain
Understanding symptoms, diagnostic tests and X-rays helps avoid assumptions about which tooth needs treatment.
Understand the issueRoot canal infection
Find out how infection near a tooth root may present and why treating the underlying cause matters more than masking symptoms.
Understand the issueUrgent tooth pain
Know which dental symptoms need urgent assessment, how NHS 111 can help and when emergency medical care is essential.
Understand the issueSaving the natural tooth
Look beyond the infection itself to cracks, tooth structure, gum support and whether a long-lasting restoration is possible.
Understand the issueNext step
Take the next step with confidence
Wondering whether a painful or previously treated tooth can be saved? Start with a careful assessment and an explanation of the treatment choices available.