Root Canal Treatment in Pretoria
A toothache doesn't have to mean losing the tooth. Our Newlands studio uses gentle, modern root canal therapy to relieve pain and save your natural tooth.
Experiencing severe tooth pain right now? Please phone us on 079 471 6319 so we can help you as soon as possible.
Understanding root canal treatment
When the soft tissue (the pulp) inside a tooth becomes infected or inflamed, it can cause severe pain and, if left untreated, lead to losing the tooth. Root canal treatment removes the infection, relieves the pain and saves your natural tooth.
Modern root canal therapy at Smile Connection Dental Studio in Newlands, Pretoria is far more comfortable than its reputation suggests. Carried out under local anaesthetic, the goal is simple: get you out of pain and keep your tooth.
Do you need a root canal?
- You have severe or lingering toothache, especially when biting or chewing
- You feel prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold that doesn't settle
- There's swelling or tenderness in the gum near a painful tooth
- A tooth has darkened or you've been told the nerve is infected
Why choose root canal treatment at Smile Connection
Relieves the pain
Removing the infected pulp brings fast relief from a painful, throbbing tooth.
Saves your natural tooth
Root canal therapy lets you keep your own tooth rather than extracting it.
Stops infection spreading
Treating the infection protects your surrounding teeth, gum and bone.
Comfortable & modern
Carried out under local anaesthetic for a calm, comfortable experience.
What to expect, step by step
Diagnosis
We examine the tooth, often with X-rays, to confirm the infection and plan treatment.
Comfortable numbing
We fully numb the area with local anaesthetic so you stay comfortable throughout.
Clean & seal
We carefully remove the infected pulp, clean the canals and seal the tooth.
Protect the tooth
We often recommend a crown afterwards to protect and strengthen the treated tooth.
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Root Canal Treatment: your questions answered
Answers to the questions we hear most often. Still unsure? Get in touch with our friendly team.
Modern root canal treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic, so you should be comfortable during the procedure. For most patients, the treatment actually relieves the pain they arrived with.
Saving your natural tooth is almost always the best option — it preserves your bite, keeps neighbouring teeth stable and avoids the need to replace the tooth later. Root canal therapy lets you keep your own tooth.
Root canal treatment can often be completed in one or two visits depending on the tooth and the infection. We'll give you a clear plan after examining your tooth.
Once the tooth has been treated and sealed, we often recommend a crown to protect and strengthen it. We'll explain the best way to care for your tooth long-term.
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Book your appointment at Smile Connection Dental Studio in Newlands, Pretoria — or reach out on WhatsApp and our team will help you straight away.