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Root canal treatment

When a large cavity in a tooth reaches the nerve chamber, or in some cases when a tooth breaks, root canal treatment may be required. In order to save the tooth the Durban Dental Centre team take great care to painlessly clean and fill infected tooth canals with the most up to date rotary systems, before adding a filling material to seal them.

Within every tooth is a nerve chamber and a blood supply in the root canal. In a healthy tooth, these nerves will be alive. Front teeth will normally have one root holding them in the jaw bone, but back teeth can have two, three or four.

If a large cavity in a tooth reaches the nerve chamber, or if a tooth breaks, bacteria can cause the nerves to die. The root canals can become infected and an abscess may form beneath the root(s) of the tooth, in the jawbone. Pain may occur at any time during this process, and the infection can spread.

Treatment is usually carried out over one or two visits to Durban Dental Centre. The purpose of the treatment is to remove the bacteria or dying tissue from inside the tooth and to clean and disinfect the root canals. This is achieved by making a small hole through the tooth into the nerve chamber, locating and measuring the root canals, then cleaning and widening them using fine instruments. Local anaesthetic is used throughout the procedure to avoid any discomfort.

To aid the instrumentation of these intricate channels to the tooth, magnification may be used and if possible, the tooth will usually be isolated to keep the area dry and clear.

Once clean, the canals are filled to seal them off from re-infection. In most cases, infections will start to heal at this point.

Most patients only experience mild discomfort following treatment, but it is common to experience none at all.

Patient Reviews

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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Durban Dental Centre. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

812 Reviews

5.0

11th December 2024

have been with Durban for many years and never had a problem.

10th December 2024

Friendly and professional staff - good appointment times and short waiting time. Monthly payment plan is very helpful too. Overall cost is reasonable in any case

10th December 2024

Everyone was helpful and kind. My dentist Ashley Sim is brilliant..so kind , gentle an£ efficient.

8th December 2024

The really competent friendly Ashley

7th December 2024

I’ve had a bad experience with another practice which left me in terrible pain for couple of weeks following treatment although they knew there was a problem. I’d contacted Durban out of desperation. I was seen quickly and interim treatment started. It felt very professional and calm. I felt in good hands. I didn’t return to the previous practice. The Hygienist at Durban really reassures me through out the treatment. Checking I’m ok. Telling me the next step. Just that interaction helps me relax and feel comfortable.

6th December 2024

I am always overwhelmed by the kindness and sensitivity of the team. I know I'm going to be getting the best treatment money can buy.

6th December 2024

It’s always has been very professional

6th December 2024

Great, friendly staff. Ability to nervously patient at ease.

4th December 2024

Ashley and his team have been amazing. Over the last few years I have had a lot of work done. Considering what was done suffered no pain or aching jaw afterwards.

2nd December 2024

All staff are friendly, efficient, and explain what they are doing. If further treatment us required then it is fully explained why. Costs of future treatments are provided. Reception make booking in, paying and making next appointment easy. They try to a accommodate your requirements.

29th November 2024

Because I have been going there since it started and I would never go anywhere else.

29th November 2024

Good treatments. Professional environment.

29th November 2024

A very professional team look after you from the moment you inform the receptionist of your arrival to the time you leave

29th November 2024

A good experience all round

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Paul Toben

Great Team at Durban Dental Centre! Always impressed with all the staff at my Dentist. From the smiling welcome every-time I go, to the great care and attention from my Dentist, Dental Nurse and Hygienist. Latest visit was for two fillings, something I’ve not had for probably 40 years. Minimal pain, explained what was being done, constantly checked I was okay, and the end result is great. Thank you!

25th November 2024

Everyone kind and understanding.

24th November 2024

Welcoming receptionists, appointments run to time, very clean, parking available.

23rd November 2024

The competency of the staff.

23rd November 2024

Manages to be both professional and human.

23rd November 2024

Hygenist and staff all extremely competent, and very friendly

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