Root Canal Treatment in Plymouth
You can experience severe pain and discomfort when a tooth becomes infected, and we will always try to save your tooth with a Root Canal rather than extract it.
You might not have any pain in the early stages. A tell-tale sign of a problem with the nerve system in your tooth is discolouration or a slight darkening.
Our Principal Dentist, Dr Lenore Bronkhorst, is an internationally trained Cosmetic Dentist who has just celebrated 40 years in dentistry.
Dr Bronkhorst has advanced training in placing Dental Implants, is an experienced Invisalign Provider, and has a special interest in Sedation for nervous patients.
From our state-of-the-art clinic near Mutley Plain, we serve patients from across Ocean City, including Plympton, Plymstock, Stoke Village and Derriford, and are conveniently located for those travelling from Saltash, Torpoint and Ivybridge.
Treatment Overview
Save your tooth.
Instant relief from pain.
Root canals (Endodontics) are a skilled form of treatment and usually require a couple of appointments.
Root canal treatment treats infection in the centre of a tooth caused by bacteria that live in the mouth and invade the tooth. Infections can occur due to tooth decay, leaking fillings, or tooth damage.
The root canal system contains the dental pulp and extends from the tooth’s crown to the root’s end. The pulp is the nerve supply to your tooth. If it becomes infected, it can spread into the gum, causing an abscess or gumboil.
Contact us today at Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre if you need Root Canal Treatment in Plymouth.
Root Canal Treatment FAQ
How is a Root Canal carried out?
We administer a local anaesthetic to numb the area so the procedure will not be painful and no more unpleasant than having a filling. The infected or inflamed pulp will then be removed, and the root canals will be cleaned, shaped and sealed.
Root canal treatment removes bacteria and fills the root canal. In most cases, the inflamed tissue at the end of the tooth will heal naturally.
Depending on the tooth’s condition, we can restore it to its full shape and function with either a white filling or a dental crown.
Do Root Canals hurt?
We always use plenty of local anaesthetics and allow sufficient time for the anaesthetic to work to make the treatment as painless as possible.
Our advanced dental sedation and anaesthetics services can help if you’re feeling anxious.
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How much does Root Canal Treatment cost in Plymouth?
Root Canal Treatment at Mannamead Cosmetic Dental Centre starts from £670.
All new patients will be asked to book a 1-hour comprehensive examination appointment at a cost of £150.
This exam will include your teeth and gum health, structural integrity, bite function, cosmetic aspects, and any X-rays needed.
After we have carefully listened to what you want and under the dentist’s professional guidance, we will be able to create a customised treatment plan for you and discuss the available treatments and estimated costs.
A £60 deposit is required at the time of booking, with the remaining £90 due on the day of your appointment.
Please note that this fee is fully refundable if you notify us of your cancellation at least 72 hours in advance. Your deposit will not be refunded for cancellations made with shorter notice or failed appointments.
How to find our Plymouth Dental Clinic
Address: 7 Lockyer Road, Plymouth, PL3 4RL
From Manadon roundabout: Take Mannamead Rd (B3250) to Mutley. Go around The Hyde Park Inn onto Wilderness Rd and then Lockyer Road.
From Drake Circus in the city centre: Go up North Hill (B3250) and across Mutley Plain into Wilderness Rd and then Lockyer Road.
From Laira Bridge: Continue onto Embankment Rd. At Cattedown roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Tothill Rd/B3238. Then continue straight onto Mutley Plain/B3250, into Wilderness Rd, and then onto Lockyer Road.
If using public transport, there are several bus stops across Mutley Plain, serving routes into and out of Plymouth city centre.
There is on-street parking available outside our premises Mon–Fri except between 3–4pm when it’s permit-only.
We’re roughly 100 metres from Mutley Plain, which has Mutley Barracks and Napier Terrace car parks, both offering 2 hours of free parking.