What is a root canal?

Root canal treatment (Endodontics) is a fantastic procedure which can help you when you need it most. We perform endodontics when the pulp inside your tooth becomes infected through tooth decay or damage as a result of trauma.

This infection could spread through the root canal system, which could eventually lead to an abscess, causing a great deal of discomfort. If root canal treatment is not carried out, the tooth may need to be taken out.

Our highly experienced team is skilled in performing root canal treatment to stop the infection from spreading. We will preserve as much of your tooth as possible. We use specific techniques and advanced equipment, and you will receive a local anesthetic.

The treatment

Please trust us to ensure that the treatment overall will feel no different to having an ordinary filling placed.

The aim of the treatment is to remove all infection from the root canal. The root is then cleaned and filled to prevent any further infection. A temporary filling is put in and the tooth is left to settle. The tooth is checked at a later visit and when all the infection has cleared, the tooth is permanently filled. Root canal treatment is a skilled and time-consuming procedure and most courses of treatment will involve two or more visits.

Working with our team with regular check-ups and great dental hygiene will limit the likelihood of your having to have a root canal.

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To be honest I wouldn't go anywhere else

Been going here for a while now, and seeing Janet and to be honest I wouldn’t go anywhere else. The service and staff are brilliant, Janet and her team are always great, they remember you and instantly make you feel at ease, the whole aspect of ‘going to the dentist’ is a walk in the park here. Thank you for the continued great service to me and my family

Patient at Together Dental Clacton

I'm so pleased that I joined this practice last year

I’m so pleased that I joined this practice last year,when I needed some treatment the whole experience was great with charming staff and a very gentle dentist. I highly recommend them to any one like me with a nervous disposition

Patient at Together Dental Colchester

I was met with unfailing patience and professionalism from everyone

I found this practice after having not visiting the dentist for several years due to a very bad experience. I needed a lot of work doing and I was very anxious. From day 1 I was met with unfailing patience and professionalism from everyone I came into contact with, and through this I have been able to have all the work done I needed to – all of which I have been very pleased with and no problems! From reception staff to the dental nurses and dentists I could not have been treated better and I will be eternally grateful for everything they managed to do to save my teeth! I would recommend this practice to anybody, especially those who are anxious patients! – thank you!!!

Patient at Together Dental Reepham Road

I am honestly staggered by the prodigious kindness

I am honestly staggered by the prodigious kindness , skill and felicity demonstrated by the dental hygiene team in regards to my terrible teeth during recent visits .

Patient at Oradi Dental

Such wonderful staff so helpful nothing is too much for them

Such wonderful staff so helpful nothing is too much for them, from receptionist to all the dentists, dental nurses etc… so, so friendly and full of smiles. Best dentist I’ve ever been to. 5***** all round.

Patient at Together Dental Clacton

Top marks again!

Top marks again! Consistently good service, punctual appointment time with no waiting time. All of the staff are polite and courteous. Examination and treatment (if any) explained with no pressure to adhere to suggested treatment proposals. The premises is spotless in terms of hygiene and cleanliness. I almost look forward to going again!

Patient at Together Dental Blenheim Road

Used to hate going to the dentist but the staff here put you at ease

Used to hate going to the dentist but the staff here put you at ease. Very friendly. The receptionists are helpful and the dentists greet you with a friendly hello and then are very professional. All in all a pain free experience.

Patient at Together Dental Clacton

I went in early for my appointment and cannot fault the service

Went for my usual 6 month check up. Friendly efficient reception team, I went in early for my appointment and cannot fault the service from my dentist and her assistant.

Patient at Together Dental Clacton

Great service as always

Great service as always very tentative and if all dentist hygienists were like this everyone would enjoy heading to the surgery and never be nervous thanks and keep the good work up

Patient at Together Dental Blenheim Road

I had a awful experience with a local dentist went online and found , it turned out a brilliant dentist

I had a awful experience with a local dentist went on line and found , it turned out a brilliant dentist, i explained i have cancer and through loss of weight my partial denture had become loose within a day he had solved my problem, no more nasty glue , teeth feel as good as my own, can talk without them falling out, my husband also had a wisdom tooth removed here and scared as he was of dentists all was well, thank you so much.

Patient at Together Dental Country Park

First class customer care from receptionists the dentist and the dental hygienist

First class customer care from receptionists to Amir (the dentist) and the dental hygienist. Can recommend this practice (especially if your a nervous patient). They are 100% honest, trustworthy and very kind.

Patient at Together Dental Country Park

I had not been to a dentist for five years and was rather worried

I had not been to a dentist for five years and was rather worried what I would happen. Every thing was perfect, the receptionist was very friendly and helpful, the dentist was great as was the assistant.I cannot fault anything. I will definitely will keep up my treatment.

Patient at Oradi Dental