Root Canal Treatment


Expert root canal treatments to relieve pain and restore the health of your teeth. Our experienced team uses advanced techniques and technology to ensure your treatment is as comfortable and effective as possible.
What is a root canal treatment?
Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic therapy, is a dental procedure used to treat infection or damage within the tooth’s pulp (the innermost part of the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels). This treatment can save a severely damaged or infected tooth, preventing the need for extraction.
Signs you might need root canal treatment
- Severe Toothache: Persistent pain that doesn’t go away, especially when chewing or applying pressure.
- Sensitivity: Prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures.
- Discolouration: Darkening or discolouration of the tooth.
- Swelling and Tenderness: Swelling and tenderness in the nearby gums.
- Abscess: Presence of a pimple-like bump on the gums near the affected tooth.
Our process
- Consultation and examination: During your initial visit, we will perform a thorough examination, including X-rays, to assess the extent of the damage or infection.
- Local anaesthesia: To ensure your comfort, we will administer local anaesthesia to numb the affected area.
- Removing the infected pulp: A small opening is made in the tooth to access and remove the infected or damaged pulp.
- Cleaning and shaping: The root canals are meticulously cleaned and shaped to remove all bacteria and debris.
- Filling the canals: The cleaned canals are then filled with a biocompatible material called gutta-percha to seal them and prevent future infections.
- Restoration: After the root canal treatment, the tooth is restored with a filling or a crown to protect and strengthen it.
Aftercare for root canal treatment
- Good oral hygiene: Continue to brush and floss regularly to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
- Avoid hard foods: For a few days after the procedure, avoid chewing on hard or sticky foods to protect the treated tooth.
- Follow-up visits: Attend any follow-up appointments to monitor the healing process and ensure the tooth is properly restored.
- Report any issues: Contact your dentist if you experience persistent pain or signs of infection after the treatment.
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What our patients say
However today I visited Massetts Road Dental surgery for two appointments. My first appointment with Caroline the Hygienist was such a different experience. She was kind and listened to my worries and put me at my ease and was gentle.
I then had an appointment straight after with Maya the Dentist with her nurse Bernice. I cannot believe I was so worried and nervous beforehand as they were both so lovely calm and reassuring. Maya explained exactly what was going to happen and kept checking I was ok. I never felt any pain or felt uncomfortable. So much so that I do not feel worried for my second appointment next month. If you are nervous like me do not hesitate to visit this surgery
I had a lot of work done and it was dealt very professionally and with great understanding
Highly recommend
Oh my goodness what a wonderful service maya (Dentist) and Lindsey ((Nurse) were so kind and professional an X-ray was taken and I was prescribed antibiotics for an infection.
Thank you ladies fantastic care
Thanks you for the 5 star service
Recent work includes a replacement cap and an implant molar. The advance advice of procedure gave me confidence to proceed, and I now enjoy the benefits. I would recommend Vimal, ably assisted by Tina.
Worthy of mention is my hygienist, Izzie, whose regular cleans and advice help keep my smile at its best.
My thanks to all the team.
I was nervous of treatment however the entire team took care of me. The injection was virtually pain free and I can’t even see the filling as the composite material used looks so natural.
I would highly recommend Massetts Road and their great team.
P.s the reception team are so friendly when booking and make it so easy and are very accommodating!
All the staff are very friendly from the receptionists to the assistants.
They put you at ease and very informative especially Nikhil, keep up the great work.
I was apprehensive BUT she could not have passed her Practice on to a better owner/dental Practitioner than Vimil Patel, and his colleagues!
I have recently had to have some intense treatment, carried out by Akshay Shah, who has the most amazing, up to date facilities and shows extreme kindness and reassurance!
Explaining every detail of the work he carries out.
His precision was exacting and I now feel like I have a ‘new’ mouth 😁 - so very happy!!!
Akshay also carried out a small cosmetic procedure on my daughter’s front tooth, which she had thought wasn’t possible. She was ‘over the moon’ afterwards!
All the staff at Massetts Road are very friendly (nurses, hygienist, reception) and go that extra mile to help!
I highly recommend Massetts Road Dental Practice, in Horley, to anyone!
It is fabulous and I feel very lucky to have them look after myself and my family!!!
Mrs Elizabeth Bennett - March 2022
Great Dentist,was made to feel relaxed and comfortable from waiting room to the chair, Dr Maya and Nurse Lindsey were very professional and calm and kept me well informed in each process of my treatment plan and next steps.
As some one who hadn't been to dentist in a while ,I felt at ease since the first appointment and very much appreciate the work and experience I've had from the team.
Again I highly recommend
Great Dentist!! Great Team
Thank you
After several visits to see Vimal, to have moulds, pictures and an X-ray, I now have my implant. I'm so happy with the result. I experienced no pain whatsoever and with Vimal's professional dentistry, he kept me informed all the time of what was being done and the next steps.
If anyone is considering an implant or in fact any dental work, I would recommend a visit to Vimal or one of his team as you can be certain you will be in good hands 👌
From both the dentist and hygienist I always have good advice about my teeth .
Front reception staff always have time to talk and discuss appointments .
Everyone always seems to have time for me the client. I have now moved 50 miles away, but will still retain this practice as my dentist.
That says it all I think . Regards Alison Massie
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