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Looking for a caring and professional dental practice? We’re excited to welcome new patients to our clinic! Whether you’re due for a check-up, need treatment, or are looking to enhance your smile, our friendly team is here to help.
Contact us today to book your first appointment—we look forward to meeting you!

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 Temple Square Dental 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 Temple Square Dental. 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.

Patient Reviews

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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Temple Square Dental. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

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The dentist James is highly skilled, did a great job fixing my teeth. Very personable, keeping me involved of what he was doing. Kept asking if I was OK alongside his assistants as they changed on different visits. Even before that, the receptionist was friendly and put me at ease. Highly recommend.

13th March 2025

Friendly and comfortable environment on arrival. Consistently great service and treatment from all teams. I never feel under pressure to make decisions after future treatment suggestions

6th March 2025

The friendly welcome from every staff member encountered.The clear explanations given at every step of the treatment.

2nd March 2025

WelcomingKindAttention to detail Pain free

28th February 2025

Everyone very polite and sincere. Dr Prab very good at explaining clearly in layman's terms, no jargon.

28th February 2025

I always feel very welcome - staff are all friendly. I don’t feel anxious before my appointments as the staff make me feel reassured.

26th February 2025

I am always made to feel welcome and treated as a person, not a number. My appointment was running late, but this was explained to me and a welcome cup of coffee provided, all most courteously.

25th February 2025

Prab Always Makes Sure That You Get The Best Treatment Along With Her Assistant Who Makes Sure Of Your Comfort

21st February 2025

They put patients care there first priority

31st January 2025

Everyone is so friendly and caring. They put you at ease. They are helpful and explain everything well.

31st January 2025

Staff are always friendly and helpful. I have been visiting Prab my dentist for years now so I have a trust in her and know that I am in safe hands when I come to the dentist.

30th January 2025

Friendly welcoming atmosphere. Secure in the knowledge of the skill and expertise of the dentist.

30th January 2025

The efficiency and care of the reception staff and the care taken by the dentist Raj and his assistant . They did everything to make me feel relaxed and comfortable.

29th January 2025

Friendly and efficient staff. Everything was well explained regarding my treatment

24th January 2025

Have been with surgery 49Years and never had a bad experience always had amazing treatment

22nd January 2025

Professional, friendly and helpful

22nd January 2025

Always a good experience all round

17th January 2025

Quality of work done, confident friendliness of everyone, ease of making arrangements, pleasant environment.

16th January 2025

Great clinicians and dental nurses - very friendly and happy to have a chat and answer questions. I was seen quickly and had no problem scheduling an appointment online.

14th January 2025

Lice was fantastic. Explained everything and checked my comfort all the time

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