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Root Canal Treatment Folkestone

What is Root Canal?

A root canal treatment is a highly effective way to save a tooth that has become infected or severely decayed. Instead of removing the tooth, our dentists at Smile Arch gently clean and seal the inside of the tooth to stop infection and protect your natural smile. With modern techniques and gentle care, root canal treatments are far more comfortable than many people imagine — helping you keep your natural tooth for years to come.

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Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment is carried out to remove infection and save a damaged tooth, allowing you to keep your natural smile. At Smile Arch, the procedure typically involves:

  • Examination & X-rays – To assess the infection and plan treatment.
  • Local Anaesthetic – Ensuring the area is completely numb for a pain-free procedure.
  • Cleaning the Root Canals – Removing bacteria and infected tissue from inside the tooth.
  • Shaping & Disinfection – Carefully preparing the root canals and flushing out any remaining bacteria.
  • Filling & Sealing – The canals are filled with a special material to prevent reinfection.
  • Crown Placement (if needed) – A dental crown may be placed to restore strength and function.

 

This treatment relieves pain, stops infection spreading, and helps preserve your natural tooth for many more years.

The Root Canal Process

  • Local anaesthetic for a pain-free procedure
  • Removal of infected pulp
  • Cleaning and shaping of the root canal
  • Sealing and protecting the tooth with a filling or crown

Benefits of Root Canal Treatment

  • Relieves pain and infection
  • Saves your natural tooth
  • Prevents the need for extraction
  • Restores full chewing function

FAQs

No — it relieves pain. With modern techniques, the treatment itself is very comfortable.

Usually 1–2 visits, depending on the tooth.

In many cases, yes — a crown strengthens and protects the treated tooth.

With proper care (good oral hygiene and regular check-ups), a root canal-treated tooth can last many years — often for life.

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