Tooth repair · St Helier
Root Canal Treatment in Jersey
When decay or infection reaches the nerve of a tooth, root canal treatment can save it, so you keep your own tooth rather than lose it. Carried out by Dr Ifigeneia Natsiou in St Helier.
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At a glance
WhoDr Ifigeneia Natsiou
Anaestheticlocal, with IV sedation available
Appointmentsusually one or two
Afterwardsa filling, onlay or crown
The alternativeremoving the tooth
The treatment explained
What is root canal treatment?
Inside every tooth is the pulp, the soft tissue that contains the nerve and blood supply. If deep decay, a crack or a knock lets bacteria reach it, the pulp can become inflamed or infected, causing pain or an abscess.
Root canal treatment removes the damaged pulp, cleans and shapes the narrow canals inside the root, then fills and seals them so bacteria can’t get back in. The tooth is then rebuilt. Back teeth often need an onlay or crown to protect them, which we can often make the same day with CEREC.
It’s done under local anaesthetic, so it should feel much like having a filling. Keeping your own tooth is usually better than an extraction, which leaves a gap that may need an implant, bridge or denture.
In short
- Whatremoving infected or inflamed pulp from inside the tooth
- WhoDr Ifigeneia Natsiou
- Anaestheticlocal, with IV sedation available
- Afterwardsa filling, onlay or crown
Signs you may need it
When the nerve of a tooth is affected
Any of these is worth getting checked. Book an appointment, or call us if it’s urgent.
Toothache that lingersor wakes you at night
Pain when you biteor press on the tooth
Lasting sensitivityto hot or cold
Swelling or a gum boilnear the tooth
A darkened toothoften after a knock
No symptomssometimes found only on an X-ray
What happens
Root canal treatment, step by step
01
Assessment and X-ray
We examine the tooth and take an X-ray to see the root and any infection, then explain your options and give you a written estimate.
02
Cleaning the canals
Under local anaesthetic, the damaged pulp is removed and the canals inside the root are cleaned and shaped.
03
Filling and sealing
The canals are filled and sealed so bacteria can’t get back in.
04
Rebuilding the tooth
A filling, or for back teeth often an onlay or crown, protects the tooth. With CEREC it can often be made the same day.
Your options
Root canal treatment or extraction?
Root canal treatment
Keeps your own tooth and root, so your bite and the teeth around it stay as they are. Usually one or two appointments, then a filling, onlay or crown.
Toothache now? Call 01534 875 587 or see our emergency dentist page.
FAQs
Root canal treatment: your questions answered
Does root canal treatment hurt?
It’s done under local anaesthetic, so most people find it feels much like having a filling. The tooth may be tender for a few days afterwards, which over-the-counter painkillers usually help. If you’re anxious, IV sedation is available.
How many appointments will I need?
Usually one or two, depending on the tooth and whether there’s an infection.
Who carries out root canal treatment at Confidence?
Dr Ifigeneia Natsiou carries out root canal treatment at our practice in St Helier.
Will I need a crown afterwards?
Back teeth often do, because a root-filled tooth can be more brittle and needs protecting. Front teeth may only need a filling. We can often make crowns and onlays the same day with CEREC.
How long does a root-filled tooth last?
With a good filling or crown, regular check-ups and good home care, a root-filled tooth can last for many years.
I have toothache now. What should I do?
Call us on 01534 875 587. See our emergency dentist page for urgent appointments and out-of-hours help.
How much does root canal treatment cost?
It depends on the tooth: back teeth have more canals and take longer to treat. You’ll get a written estimate before treatment, and our fees are in our price guide.
Can I use dental insurance or Pension Plus?
Yes. You pay on the day and we give you an itemised receipt to claim back. Eligible pensioners can put their Pension Plus allowance towards treatment.
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