General Dentistry
Calm, precise treatment that relieves toothache and saves teeth that would otherwise be lost.
Overview
Root canal treatment removes infection from inside the tooth so you can keep it, comfortably, for years to come. With modern anaesthesia, magnification and rotary instruments, the experience today is closer to having a filling than the procedure's outdated reputation suggests.
Patients with an infected or inflamed tooth nerve — often signalled by throbbing pain, temperature sensitivity or an abscess.
Please note: Treatment suitability must be confirmed by a qualified dentist at an in-person clinical assessment. This website is for general information only and does not replace professional dental advice. Treatment suitability can only be confirmed after an in-person clinical assessment, and results vary between patients.
Step by Step
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Digital imaging confirms the diagnosis and maps the root anatomy before we begin.
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We do not start until you are fully comfortable — and we check in throughout.
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The infected tissue is removed and the canals are cleaned, disinfected and shaped.
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The canals are sealed and the tooth is restored — often with a crown to protect it long term.
Expected timeline: Front teeth are often completed in one visit; molars may need two visits about a week apart. A protective crown, if needed, follows within a few weeks.
Questions
The treatment itself is performed under full local anaesthesia and most patients describe it as no worse than a filling. It relieves pain rather than causing it.
Back teeth usually benefit from a crown after root canal treatment to protect them from fracture. Your dentist will advise based on how much natural tooth remains.
Your Team
Principal Dentist & Implant Surgeon
BDS · MSc Implant Dentistry · Dip Sedation · 18 years
Founder of LUMINA and an implant surgeon with 18 years of experience, Dr. Okafor is known for calm precision and honest, unhurried treatment planning.
Special interests: Dental implants, Full-mouth rehabilitation, Guided surgery
General & Children's Dentist
DDS · Cert Paediatric Dentistry · 9 years
Dr. Lindqvist leads our family and nervous-patient care — patient, unhurried, and quietly brilliant at turning white-knuckle visitors into regulars.
Special interests: Nervous patient care, Children's dentistry, Preventive dentistry
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Suitable for: Patients with heavily filled, cracked or root-treated teeth, or a missing tooth with sound neighbors either side.
Emergency Dentistry
Same-day appointments for dental pain, trauma and swelling — calm help when you need it most.
Suitable for: Anyone in dental pain or with a dental injury — including patients who have never visited us before.
General Dentistry
Tooth-colored restorations that repair decay invisibly and preserve as much natural tooth as possible.
Suitable for: Patients with new cavities, chipped teeth, or older metal fillings they would like replaced with a natural-looking alternative.
Next Step
Book a consultation and get honest, personalized advice — with a written plan and no obligation.