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Root Canal Treatment in Blackpool
- A treatment that relieves pain rather than causing it
- Saves your natural tooth instead of extracting it
- Protected afterwards with a custom-fitted crown
THE BASICS
What Is Root Canal Treatment?
Inside every tooth is a soft tissue called pulp, containing nerves and blood vessels. When this becomes infected or inflamed — usually from deep decay, a crack, or repeated dental work — it can cause significant pain and, left untreated, lead to a dental abscess.
Root canal treatment removes this infected pulp, cleans and disinfects the canal inside the tooth, then seals it. A crown is usually fitted afterwards to protect and strengthen the tooth, since it can become more brittle once treated.
Unlike Extraction
Root canal treatment saves your natural tooth rather than removing it.
Relieves Pain
Removes the source of the infection causing your pain, rather than masking it.
Protected with a Crown
Restores the tooth's strength once treatment is complete.
YOUR OPTIONS
Types of Root Canal Treatment
Single-Canal Treatment
Typically for front teeth, which usually have a single root canal.
Multi-Canal Treatment
Typically for molars, which can have two or more canals to treat.
Root Canal Retreatment
For a tooth that’s had root canal treatment before but is causing problems again.
REAL RESULTS
See the Difference Root Canal Treatment Can Make
IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?
Do You Need Root Canal Treatment?
- You have persistent toothache, especially with hot, cold, or biting pressure
- You've noticed swelling or tenderness in the gum near a tooth
- A tooth has darkened noticeably compared to those around it
- You have deep decay that's likely reached the nerve
- A previous root canal is causing pain or swelling again
Worried root canal treatment will be painful?
Modern root canal treatment, carried out under local anaesthetic, is comparable to having a filling — book a consultation and we’ll talk you through exactly what to expect.
THE PROCESS
Your Root Canal Treatment, Step by Step
Consultation & X-Ray Assessment
We assess the tooth and take an X-ray to see the full extent of the infection.
Local Anaesthetic
The tooth and surrounding area are fully numbed before treatment begins.
Removing the Infected Pulp
The infected or inflamed tissue is carefully removed from inside the tooth.
Cleaning & Sealing the Canal
The canal is disinfected, shaped, and sealed to prevent reinfection.
Crown Fitted to Protect the Tooth
A custom crown is fitted to restore strength and protect the tooth long-term.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic, so you shouldn't feel pain during treatment. Most patients find it comparable to having a filling, and it typically relieves pain rather than causing it.
This depends on the complexity of the tooth, but most root canal treatments are completed over one or two visits.
Left untreated, an infected tooth can lead to a painful abscess, further infection, and ultimately loss of the tooth. Root canal treatment aims to save it.
Root canal treatment has a high success rate, and a properly treated and crowned tooth can last many years.
In most cases, yes — particularly for back teeth, since the tooth can become more brittle after treatment and needs protecting from everyday biting forces.
Cost depends on the tooth being treated and its complexity — we'll give you a full written cost breakdown after assessment.
Some mild tenderness for a few days is normal, manageable with over-the-counter painkillers. We'll give you full aftercare guidance and book you in for your crown fitting.
Persistent toothache, sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers, swelling or tenderness in the gum, or a tooth that's darkened are all signs worth having assessed.
GET STARTED
Experiencing Tooth Pain?
Book your consultation at CADIS Dental in Blackpool and find out if root canal treatment could save your tooth.