Repair & restore
Root canal treatment in Littleborough
Root canal treatment has an unfair reputation. With modern techniques and good anaesthetic it feels much like having a filling, and it lets you keep your own tooth.
About root canal treatment
Inside every tooth is a soft core of nerve and blood vessels called the pulp. If decay, a crack or an injury lets bacteria reach it, the pulp can become inflamed or infected, causing throbbing pain, sensitivity or an abscess.
Root canal treatment removes the infected pulp, cleans and shapes the tiny canals inside the root, and seals them. Our aim is always to protect and maintain your natural teeth, and a root filling is often the best way to do exactly that.
Root Canal Treatment
Signs you might need a root filling
Lingering pain
Toothache that throbs, wakes you up, or hangs around after hot or cold drinks.
Pain on biting
A tooth that is tender when you chew or press on it.
Swelling or a gum boil
A pimple on the gum, swelling or a bad taste can mean an abscess.
A darkening tooth
A tooth that has turned grey or dark, often after an old knock.
What happens
Three calm steps
Step 1: Numb and protect
We make sure the tooth is completely numb and isolate it to keep it clean.
Step 2: Clean the canals
We remove the infected pulp, then clean and shape the canals inside the root.
Step 3: Seal and restore
We seal the canals and restore the tooth, often with a crown for long-term strength.
Good to know
Root Canal Treatment: your questions answered
Does root canal treatment hurt?
The treatment itself should feel much like a filling, because the tooth is fully numb. It is the infection that causes the pain, and root canal treatment is what takes it away. The tooth may feel tender for a few days afterwards.
How much does a root filling cost?
Root fillings cost £375 for a tooth with one canal, £475 for two canals and £595 for a molar.
Will I need a crown afterwards?
Back teeth that have had root canal treatment are more likely to crack, so we often recommend a crown to protect them. Your dentist will explain whether your tooth needs one.
Is it better just to take the tooth out?
Keeping your own tooth is usually best for your bite, your other teeth and your jawbone. Replacing a missing tooth with a bridge or implant also costs more. We will talk through both options honestly.
Near you
Root Canal Treatment for patients across the valley
We welcome patients from Littleborough and all the surrounding towns and villages. Choose yours for travel details and local information.
- Root canal treatment for Rochdale3.5 mi · 10 min
- Root canal treatment for Smithy Bridge1 mi · 4 min
- Root canal treatment for Wardle1.5 mi · 5 min
- Root canal treatment for Milnrow3 mi · 8 min
- Root canal treatment for Newhey4 mi · 10 min
- Root canal treatment for Shaw6 mi · 15 min
- Root canal treatment for Todmorden6 mi · 15 min
- Root canal treatment for Walsden4 mi · 9 min
- Root canal treatment for Whitworth6 mi · 15 min
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