No NHS dentistry/endodontic treatment is carried out at the Endodontic Practice, 70 Grand Avenue, Worthing.
The practice is limited to endodontic treatment, which means that we only carry out root canal treatment for you.
After endodontic treatment is completed, you will need to return to your dentist for a filling or crown. A temporary filling will be placed by the endodontist at time of treatment.
If you already have a metallic crown or porcelain crown/restoration (filling) on the tooth that needs treatment, the crown/filling may have to be replaced at a later stage by your dentist as there is a strong possibility that the crown may be damaged during the procedure.
If you have a filling present in the tooth to be treated, your dentist may recommend a crown after the root treatment has been carried out to protect the tooth long term.
It will be necessary to take at least 2 digital dental radiographs/x-rays (which are 25% of the dose of conventional dental radiographs) in the course of the endodontic treatment.
After treatment, a report is sent to your dentist with a copy of the digital radiographs so your records at your dentist will be updated to include the treatment carried out at the Endodontic Practice.
Finally, as with any medical or dental procedure, nothing is ever completely guaranteed, if your tooth is compromised or the long term success is questionable, this will be discussed with you by the endodontist, prior to treatment being started, so you can make a considered opinion to go ahead with the root canal treatment.
