When the nerve inside a tooth is infected or inflamed, the pain can be severe and constant. Emergency root canal treatment removes the infection and relieves the pain while saving the natural tooth. Our emergency dentist in St Albans can start treatment the same day where appropriate.
Signs you may need it
- Intense, lingering pain
- Sensitivity to heat
- Pain on biting
- A darkening tooth or a gum boil
What happens at your appointment
The area is fully numbed, the dentist opens the tooth, cleans and disinfects the canals to relieve pressure and pain, and places a dressing. Treatment is usually completed over one or more visits. Costs are explained first.
If you have spreading facial swelling, or difficulty breathing or swallowing, treat it as a medical emergency and call 999.
Frequently asked questions
Does root canal treatment hurt?
The tooth is fully numbed, so the procedure itself should not be painful. It relieves the severe pain caused by the infected nerve.
Can root canal treatment be started the same day?
Often yes, to relieve pain and control infection. It is usually completed over one or more visits. Call 07701 365451.
Call 07701 365451 for a same-day emergency appointment in St Albans. No registration required. Emergency appointments from £65.
