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Root canal treatment

When a large cavity in a tooth reaches the nerve chamber, or in some cases when a tooth breaks, root canal treatment may be required. In order to save the tooth the Lynn Road Dental Practice team take great care to painlessly clean and fill infected tooth canals with the most up to date rotary systems, before adding a filling material to seal them.

Within every tooth is a nerve chamber and a blood supply in the root canal. In a healthy tooth, these nerves will be alive. Front teeth will normally have one root holding them in the jaw bone, but back teeth can have two, three or four.

If a large cavity in a tooth reaches the nerve chamber, or if a tooth breaks, bacteria can cause the nerves to die. The root canals can become infected and an abscess may form beneath the root(s) of the tooth, in the jawbone. Pain may occur at any time during this process, and the infection can spread.

Treatment is usually carried out over one or two visits to Lynn Road Dental Practice. The purpose of the treatment is to remove the bacteria or dying tissue from inside the tooth and to clean and disinfect the root canals. This is achieved by making a small hole through the tooth into the nerve chamber, locating and measuring the root canals, then cleaning and widening them using fine instruments. Local anaesthetic is used throughout the procedure to avoid any discomfort.

To aid the instrumentation of these intricate channels to the tooth, magnification may be used and if possible, the tooth will usually be isolated to keep the area dry and clear.

Once clean, the canals are filled to seal them off from re-infection. In most cases, infections will start to heal at this point.

Most patients only experience mild discomfort following treatment, but it is common to experience none at all.

Meet the team

Khem Joshi

Dentist

GDC NO. 84097

Brais Vila Brana

Dentist

GDC NO. 238167

Jay Patel

Dentist

GDC NO. 278587

Tracey Ramsavas

Dentist

GDC NO. 78625

Jolanta Markiewicz-Mroz

Dentist

GDC NO. 84978

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255 Reviews

5.0

31st March 2025

A warm welcome from reception staff , cheerful waiting room . Positive approach from the Dentist with constructive advice and encouragement and not least conscientious assistance from Dental Nurse . I have been a patient here for some fifteen years and the practice scores highly in relation to previous experience elsewhere.

31st March 2025

I had a visit to the hygienist who was friendly and I explained that I had to reschedule my appointment because I had a severe attack of neuralgia which meant that I could not attend the original appointment. She was very understanding and advised me of various aids and procedures I could use to help with the hygiene of my teeth and gums

29th March 2025

Khem Joshis is my Dentist, after a bad experience previously with another dentist, Khem has made me less fearful of going. There's no judgement and he makes my visit calm and reassuring.

28th March 2025

The efficient of the reception team, booking the appointment, I think her name was Gemma. The dentist and his nurse was both lovely and kind.

25th March 2025

Very friendly practice. It was the first time I’d seen Mo - he was great.

25th March 2025

After a long period of unsettlement regarding the treatment I had previously received, Mo has given me confidence from the offset to hopefully resolve my tooth pain.

24th March 2025

I'VE BEEN A PATIENT OVER MANY YEARS, NO PROBLEMS, OVER THOSE MANY YEARS, A GREAT SERVICE ALL ROUND

24th March 2025

After having great difficulty finding a dentist after moving to kingslynn and unable to find an NHS dentist I signed up for a treatment plan,I had several problems with my teeth which were quickly sorted out,yes expensive but worth it.

22nd March 2025

Friendly staff .

22nd March 2025

Staff are attentive and listen. Everything runs smoothly. You get a reminder call before your appointment

21st March 2025

My dentist, Jolanda and her lovely nurse were kind, gentle and supportive before, during and after treatment. The extraction was far less traumatic than others I experienced with the NHS and care was taken by both members of staff to make it as pleasant an experience as possible.

21st March 2025

Treated with courtesy, everything explained. More or less to time.

21st March 2025

From first contact to completion of treatment the staff are always fantastic. I felt like I was valued as a patient and was treated with respect and friendliness.

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Karen Sullivan

I have had a deep fear of the dentist and having not been for 15 years I was embarrassed at my dental health. From the first phone call to reception I was put at my ease. I had work done including extractions which were totally pain free! Dr Alif was kind professional and made me feel as relaxed as was possible as did the dental nurse. I look forward to the completion of my new smile. If you have a phobia or feel embarrassed don't delay in booking the anxiety in your head is no match for skill and care at Lynn Road Dental Practice Thank you all.

18th March 2025

I have been a patient over ten years and have been seen by My current dentist for six years. Being a nervous patient at first the car I received during the first few visits was outstanding and this has continued to this day. I very much appreciate the advice given by Brias when we first chat and he reassures me every time when I have either questions or need advice. Overall I’m 100% satisfied

15th March 2025

Khem and Jeanette where brilliant. I’ve always been scared of dentists but khem explained everything they where going to do which put me more at ease. Have to go back for a filling in a fortnight but I am sure I won’t be as scared. Thank you Khem and Jeanette.

14th March 2025

All areas are always clean, reception staff and dentist/hygienist are so friendly and reassuring. My only ‘issue’ is how much everything costs but at least I’m registered at a dentist.

13th March 2025

Very straight forward.

12th March 2025

Great service great staff

12th March 2025

Very satisfied with dental treatment & whole exierience of clinic visit - comforting, helpful & very professional staff at all times. Nothing further to add.

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