Root canal treatment to relieve pain and save your tooth
Root canal
Preserve your natural tooth with gentle root canal treatment that removes infection and restores comfort.
Root canal treatment from Plymouth City Centre Dental Practice
Tooth infection often causes persistent pain, sensitivity, or swelling, and it doesn’t clear without treatment. Root canal treatment allows us to remove infection from inside the tooth while keeping the tooth itself in place.
When you come to us with tooth pain or concern, we examine the tooth, take X-rays where needed, and explain what we find before moving on to treatment. We focus on relieving discomfort as well as removing the infection, and we'll always aim to keep your tooth wherever possible.
What is a root canal?
Root canal treatment is a type of endodontic treatment that removes infection inside the tooth. During this procedure, your dentist will clean and disinfect your root canals, and seal the tooth to prevent bacteria from returning.
Molar root canal treatments are very common, because they have more canals and are used heavily for chewing. Treating these teeth is a routine part of dental care and helps preserve teeth that would otherwise be at risk of extraction.
How much does root canal treatment cost?
The cost of root canal treatment depends on the tooth involved and how complex the infection is. For example, a molar root canal often takes longer because molars have more canals to clean. We provide clear pricing guidelines so you can understand typical costs, and we explain fees before treatment begins.
Many patients choose to join one of our monthly membership plans, which support regular check-ups and early identification of problems. This helps us detect decay or infection sooner and reduces the likelihood of more complex treatment later.
What to expect during root canal treatment
Assessment and diagnosis
During a routine or emergency appointment, your dentist may recommend a root canal if infection is present.
Cleaning and disinfection
We numb the tooth fully, remove infected tissue, and clean the root canals thoroughly to relieve pressure and discomfort.
Sealing and restoration
We seal the tooth to prevent reinfection and explain whether additional protection, such as a crown, would help long term.
Assessment and diagnosis
During a routine or emergency appointment, your dentist may recommend a root canal if infection is present.
Cleaning and disinfection
We numb the tooth fully, remove infected tissue, and clean the root canals thoroughly to relieve pressure and discomfort.
Sealing and restoration
We seal the tooth to prevent reinfection and explain whether additional protection, such as a crown, would help long term.
Do I need a root canal?
You may need root canal treatment if you experience ongoing toothache, sensitivity to heat, pain when biting, swelling, or a bad taste from a tooth. In some cases, infection causes little discomfort at first and is noticed by your dentist during a routine dental check-up.
Treating infection early helps protect the surrounding bone and reduces the risk of losing the tooth.
Why we might recommend a root canal
Relieves pain caused by infection
Removes bacteria from inside the tooth
Maintains your natural bite and chewing comfort
Avoids unnecessary tooth removal or replacement
Relieves pain caused by infection
Removes bacteria from inside the tooth
Maintains your natural bite and chewing comfort
Avoids unnecessary tooth removal or replacement
Root canal care in Plymouth shaped by experience and continuity
We’ve been serving Plymouth for over 30 years, supporting patients with ongoing general dental care. Root canal treatment forms part of the restorative work we provide every day, helping patients manage infection while keeping their natural teeth.
Because we also provide routine check-ups, hygiene care, and restorative treatment, we can monitor a treated tooth over time, check healing, and spot early signs of wear or reinfection. This continuity allows us to protect the tooth beyond the initial treatment.
Relieve tooth pain and protect your smile
If you’re experiencing toothache or have concerns about infection, early treatment can make a real difference. At your appointment, we’ll examine your tooth, explain what’s happening, and guide you through the next steps clearly and calmly.