Your smile is a valuable asset, and when dental issues arise, it’s essential to make informed decisions regarding your oral health. At The Root Canal Dental Referral Centre in Richmond, London, our specialists are dedicated to preserving your natural teeth while providing exceptional care. If you’re currently choosing between dental implants and root canal therapy, it’s crucial to understand the differences and make the best decision for your smile. Understanding Root Canal Therapy Root canal therapy, or endodontic treatment, is a specialised dental procedure designed to save your natur ..read more

Have you been told that you need a root canal? If so, you most likely have questions about the procedure, such as ‘how much do root canals costs?’ and ‘what treatment is involved?’ In that case, keep reading to discover your top questions about endodontic treatment answered. What are the signs you need a root canal? A hole or crack in your tooth Severe toothache whilst chewing or when placing pressure on the affected tooth Swelling and tender gums surrounding the tooth Additional swelling in the face and/or neck area The appearance of an abscess or lesion on the gum surrounding the too ..read more

Suppose you have a damaged tooth or an extensively decayed tooth. In that case, your dentist will most likely recommend undergoing endodontic treatment (also known as a root canal) or dental implant treatment to alleviate your pain and fix the issue. But what exactly is the difference between root canals and implants?  And what are the benefits? Keep reading to discover the answer. What is Endodontic Treatment? Endodontic treatment, or root canal therapy, is a tooth-saving procedure designed to remove an infection from the dental pulp and fill the cleaned area with replacement mater ..read more

Are you searching for a ‘specialist endodontist in London’? Perhaps you require a root canal but are unsure what to expect. In that case, keep reading to discover exactly what to expect before, during and after your root canal treatment. What you need to know before Root Canal Treatment The first thing to know about root canal therapy in London is that this is a tooth-saving treatment that relieves you of painful dental infections and eliminates the need for extraction. Due to the myth that root canals are painful, you may be nervous about contacting a root canal specialist or feel apprehens ..read more

Root canal treatment has gotten a bad rap over the years for being a painful, expensive, and invasive solution for treating tooth infections, but this couldn’t be further from the truth! The specialist endodontists at our Richmond clinic in London are keen to debunk the most common root canal myths. We want to help ease our patient’s worries by setting the record straight about this tooth-saving procedure! Let’s begin with the biggest myth of all… Myth: Root canal treatment is painful Reality: Root canals work to relieve your pain The most common misconception surrounding root canal treatment ..read more

Sometimes we get questions from patients to see if we are specialists. Any registered dentist can work in a particular filed of dentistry, but only those on those on the GDC’s specialist list can call themselves a ‘specialist’. As Specialists in endodontics we have met certain strict requirements and been given the right by the GDC to use the title ‘specialist’. From the GDC Standards: Specialist titles If you are a dentist and are on a GDC specialist list you can use the title ‘Specialist’ or describe yourself as a ‘specialist in….’ If you are a dentist and you are not on a GDC specialist ..read more

The British Dental Journal published that researchers from King’s College London determined “the risk of moderate or severe tooth erosion was 11 times higher for adults who drank acidic beverages twice daily, particularly when they were consumed between meals, compared with those who consumed such beverages less frequently.” On the other hand, “when acidic drinks were consumed with meals, the risk of tooth erosion was slashed by half.” The researchers also found “that the risk of tooth erosion is increased when we sip drinks, as well as when we swish, hold, or rinse them in the mouth before s ..read more

At Root Canal Dental Referral Centre we always strive to have the best possible communication with our patients. At recent study published in the British Dental Journal showed that communication within the doctor-patient relationship is complex due to a variety of reasons; a patient’s understanding may not correspond with the clinician’s vocabulary, resulting in misunderstanding, anxiety and ill-informed decision making. At Root Canal Dental Referral Centre we always strive to have the best possible communication with our patients. At recent study published in the British Dental Journal ..read more

1. You’re not brushing your teeth for long enough 2. You’re brushing too hard 3. Your angle is off 4. Your toothbrush bristles are too firm 5. Your toothbrush head is too big 6. You’ve had the same toothbrush since last year 7. You don’t consider flossing mandatory 8. You think it’s no big deal to skip brushing your teeth before bed now and then ..read more

Many patients worry about the price of a root canal treatment – it’s known to be at the more expensive end of the spectrum of dental procedures. And while there is good reason for that – it’s a highly skilled, often lengthy procedure that requires your dentist to invest in state-of-the-art equipment and materials – root canal prices in the UK can nonetheless appear eye-wateringly costly. At the Root Canal Dental Referral Centre, we’ve worked hard to make our London root canal prices extremely competitive. And when you consider that we offer a root canal specialist, the price comparison with ..read more