Root Canal (Endodontics)
in Loughborough

A Great Solution to the Trauma & Pain of a Dental Abscess or Severe Decay

Most patients seem to dread the words ‘Root Canal Treatment’ – usually because they associate it with pain, dental decay or a dental abscess. Such a shame as the trusty Root Canal treatment is very often our saving grace in these exact situations.

We encourage patients take a positive approach to root canal treatment as it actually helps to relieve pain and discomfort often quite quickly!

The negativity around root canal treatment often stems from the cause of the problem itself, i.e. the abscess or broken tooth. A root canal treatment (also known as ‘endodontic’ treatment) is used to help treat these problems long-term.

An effective Root Canal Treatment can help to save a tooth where previously extraction would be the only option.

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Kevin Thurlow

Jes and the team were fantastic! I had multiple route canals. Overall lasted about 90 mins … minimal pain honestly I felt a tiny amount of pain for no more than 1 minute throughout. Jes and his assistant were very conscientious, I was numbed at the start and throughout was asked if was doing okay.
I was little nervous beforehand, but actually could have napped midway through !
The chilled out ibiza tunes in the background in the room made for an even more relaxing atmosphere
Dont delay, have a root canal with Jes and Co.

How Does a Root Canal Treatment Work?

When a tooth has been knocked, is heavily decayed or becomes infected, this may cause the ‘nerve’ of the tooth to die. The ‘nerve’ of the tooth is a little chamber or pulp that lives on the very inside of the tooth containing fibres and blood vessels. Sometimes, if a tooth is heavily filled or damaged, the pulp becomes exposed to bacteria. At this point patients will begin to feel slight toothache, pain on eating/chewing or the tooth may become very temperature sensitive. If this occurs, it is vital to begin root canal treatment as soon as possible to stop a painful abscess from forming.

At Ascent Dental Care Loughborough, we guarantee that patients suffering from severe pain or discomfort are seen and treated as quickly as possible.

We will carry out a thorough examination, vitality testing and probably take x-rays to confirm the diagnosis. If root canal is required, we will make the tooth comfortable with local anaesthetic and then begin the process of gently removing the nerve, disinfecting the root chamber and sealing the root to ensure bacteria cannot enter in the future. Depending on the case, we may give you some analgesics and/or antibiotics to reduce inflammation and reduce post op discomfort.

Do I Need a Root Canal Treatment?

Is your tooth sensitive to hot or cold temperatures?
Has your tooth become very discoloured over time (almost black in appearance?)
Can you remember knocking your tooth?
Is your tooth tender to bite on?
Are you suffering from tooth-ache that is getting worse?
Does your tooth-ache wake you up at night?
Have you been taking painkillers for tooth-ache for some time?

If you have answered ‘yes’ to 2 or more of these questions, you may need a Root Canal Treatment.

Mandy Darcy

Thank you so much ! From the first step into Ascent Dentist I was welcomed and reassured that I would be treated to suit my fears. I am terrified of the dentist but after meeting the receptionist,the nurse then the actual dentist I felt that I could actually go through with my treatment. I had an initial examination then was advised what treatment I needed. I felt so relieved that I agreed to have the treatment. I made my appointment for root canal and fillings under sedation! WOW! On the day of treatment I arrived and was put at ease by all welcoming,smiling staff,it really is a good environment! Had my treatment and taken. Home_ no side effects but best of all no pain. I would recommend ASCENT Dentist to anyone afraid or not. Thank you for making this the best dental experience. Mrs D’Arcy.

Benefits of Root Canal Treatment

Will ease the pain & discomfort (often instantly) caused by tooth abscess or decay.
Can help save the tooth from extraction, tooth loss and resulting unsightly gaps
Treatment can be carried out in as little as 30 minutes
Can help to preserve the integrity of your entire dentition.
If you are a nervous patient, we can treat you under Dental Sedation to ensure your whole experience is relaxed and stress-free.

In summary, a root canal treatment can actually be a very positive experience as it helps to relieve pain and save teeth!

Root canal treatment is much more straight forward than you think and you will be made very comfortable throughout the entire procedure. Please don’t put up with pain or discomfort any longer, simply give us a call and we can talk you through the whole process.

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Comfortable and Pain-Free

Root canal treatment has a reputation as one of the least comfortable dental treatments. But things have changed.

How Long Do Root Canals Take?

This will be very much case dependant as there are a few factors that can determine the complexity of the case:

Location of tooth
Multiple teeth being treated (case dependent, if in same quadrant etc)
How many roots in affected teeth
Curved roots

At the free consultation our dentist will be able to give you an idea on how long your case should take to complete.

Is the Treatment Painful?

The area being treated will be numbed before the treatment begins. But because we will be treating the nerve of the tooth, there can be some slight discomfort during treatment. Our dentists will ensure they go at a slow pace, making the treatment as comfortable and pain free as possible.

We also offer IV sedation which will make the whole treatment very hazy and unmemorable (popular with very nervous patients).

Video testimonials

Giovannah

Part of the Family

Giovannah says she always gets a warm welcome from the Ascent team. Here she is with warm words just moments before undergoing root canal therapy.

Patient review photo – Ascent Dental Care Loughborough

Hilary

Very Calming

Here’s Ascent patient Hilary with kind words for the Ascent team shortly after undergoing root canal therapy.

Five-Star
Rated Care

4.8 of 5 based on over 2,150 Google reviews across all Ascent Dental Clinics

Rebeca Leggat

Amazing experience every time I’ve been. I was petrified of having my first root canal and was completely put at ease. No pain at all (genuinely!) and the aftercare was incredible. I’ve had a lot of dental treatment in the past and never had everything explained so thoroughly and clearly, never rushed through. Highly recommend!

Tasha Grant

16 months of dental work and I couldn’t be happier with the final result with my new smile!

I did not think it was possible to perfect my teeth due to my over bite and I was worried about the time I would need to wear a brace but it flew by.

The transformation is amazing and I can now smile with confidence!

Thank you x

Scott Partridge

Fantastic professionalism and flexibility to suit my demands. I was booked in originally to have some routine maintenance carried out but then after looking at the cosmetic services that Ascent provide decided to opt for Veneers. Perfect job carried out and a big thanks to all.

Clair Dolman

I was referred to this practice by my local dentist to under go root canal treatment ahead of having cosmetic work done. I was seen by Jesal who instantly made me feel at ease and explained in detail the procedure that would be carried out, including all risks and costs before I gave the go ahead. The treatment itself was painless and so relaxing. I could of fell to sleep while he worked on my tooth. Jesal made sure I was ok throughout the 2 and a half hours I was in the dentist chair and explained what part of the procedure he was going to do next and what I should expect in terms of vibrations, washing, slight tugging…
A week later I received a little card through the post with a simple message to say how well I did during my treatment and that he will see me soon for my 6 month review, which I thought was a really nice touch! I really felt looked after and i would highly recommend anyone to get treatment here. Communication between myself, this practice and my local dentist has been excellent. Thank you to the amazing team at Loughborough for a very pleasant experience.

Blue Battersby

Good Morning, following my wife: Gilly’s, superb experience at Ascent l have bitten the bullet and have had treatment myself. Since a child l have had wonkey teeth and have been overly conscious of my smile. I booked in to see Jyoti: who worked a minor miracle on Gilly’s broken front tooth, and how glad l am, although l suspect all the dentists have the same expertise. I had my initial appraisal and after a thorough check up and discussion l decided on composite bonding preceeded by home teeth whitening. The whitening was followed by a further appointment to finalise the bonding work and see a mock up that Jyoti had made showing me how my teeth would look after bonding. Once agreed, the game was on😬😬, Final appointment 2 weeks later and I shouldn’t have worried, 2 1/2 hours in the chair and the work was completed with no injections, no pain, slight discomfort but to be expected. Then came the big reveal, no fanfare or band playing, just Jyoti and her dental tech smiling and holding a mirror for me to look at my, “new” self. I can’t accurately describe how l felt, after so many years of smiling with a closed mouth or the hand over my mouth, l could now see straight white: not too white, gleaming teeth, overjoyed about sums it up. Anyway, enough of me, Jyoti is in my opinion a fabulous dentist with a smashing manner and approach, not at all pushy and is respectful of her patients input, faultless. When you then add the fantastic and friendly girls/ladies on reception, in my case Caitlan and Ellie, the whole dentist experience is on a level l have never felt before in a dentists surgery. Bottom line, Gilly and l have fallen on our feet choosing Ascent and have now joined their care plan. Thanks to all. Rgds Peter Battersby JP

Brian Molloy

I was treated by Ketul for teeth straightening and the lovely Rachel. I am absolutely delighted with the results, and lots of people have commented on my new smile. The professionalism and care of every member of staff is excellent. I have recommended them to several people, and I can honestly say that they are one of the best businesses I have ever used.

Georgia Garner

I have had a few appointments now and each and every time the care and level of service is impeccable
All staff members are very friendly and caring
Dr Shiv and Alex took really good care of me, talking through all of the steps and procedures in detail throughout all the appointments,
The results of my treatments are absolutely amazing, I would highly recommend 🙂

Debbie Husler

Having recently moved to Leicestershire we were looking for a new dentist. My husband had a crown fitted by our previous dentist & was having pain. We both went to see Shivam at Ascent & he was fabulous. My husband was made an appointment to see a specialist & the following week he had a root canal. He’s now pain free & SO happy! The staff at the Loughborough surgery are so friendly and professional. They call to remind you of appointments & in fact called the day after hubby’s root canal to check he was ok. Wow! To say we’re impressed is an understatement. At last a dentist we can trust to take care of us. Have recommended Ascent to neighbours.

David Foulkes-Williams

I recently completed my teeth whitening process at Ascent in Loughborough with Dr Jyoti Parmar. This was made a little more difficult due to me having a dead tooth and a veneer at the front, however the whole process was explained and Jyoti made sure I was content with all steps.

After completing my at home whitening I had to be matched up for my new veneers, I then had to have the two dead teeth shaved down and prepared for veneer fitting. During the period my veneers were being made one of my teeth chipped and Jyoti got me in as soon as she could to assess if the veneers could still be fitted. All was well and I had my veneers fitted the next day.

The finished whitened smile with new veneers, also closing my gaps slightly looks amazing and has already given me more confidence, the teeth are lots whiter and the veneers look natural. Overall I’m extremely pleased with how my procedure turned out, the communication and levels of professionalism from all at ascent! If you’re thinking of having some whitening done or replacing veneers go with ascent, you won’t be disappointed!

Helen Horne

Ascent Dental Care has professional and friendly staff who always provide excellent treatment. I had dental implants last year and am very pleased with the outcome. Before starting and throughout the procedure the staff explained exactly what was happening and what was involved. This was very important to me.

Anita Kelly

Had my permanent bridge fitted yesterday, Jyoti was absolutely brilliant, she made me feel at ease throughout all my visits .
Highly recommended ascent and Jyoti – terrific service

Anthony Hudson