Microscope root canal treatment in Weybridge, Surrey
We use surgical microscopes in almost all procedures, from check-ups to root canal treatment. Magnification and bright light help us see cracks, canals and decay more clearly.
- Fee
- £775
- Google reviews
- 4.9
At Post House Dental in Weybridge, Surrey, we carry out microscope root canal treatment and use surgical microscopes in almost every other procedure too. That includes routine examinations and preparing teeth for fillings and crowns. A dental microscope gives high magnification with bright light shining straight down the line of sight. It lets the dentist see detail that is hard or impossible to see with the naked eye.
What the microscope helps us see
- Early problems. Under magnification, early decay, fine cracks and the edges of failing fillings are easier to spot at an examination.
- Cracks before restoring a tooth. Fractures that are invisible to the eye often show up clearly. Knowing where they are helps us decide how a tooth should be restored.
- Precise work. Seeing more clearly means we can remove decay and shape teeth with less disturbance to healthy tooth and gum. This fits with our biomimetic approach, which aims to keep as much natural tooth as possible.
- A clear record. Our microscopes take high-definition photographs and video. We can show you what we see and explain why we are recommending treatment.
Microscopic root canal treatment in Surrey
Root canal treatment is where the microscope makes the most difference. The canals inside a tooth are narrow and often curved. Some are very hard to find. Magnification and light help the dentist locate each canal and clean it thoroughly without removing more tooth than necessary. Any canal left untreated can allow infection to persist, so finding them all matters.
Microscope root canal treatment at the practice is carried out by our principal dentist Bahader S Panesar (BDS Cardiff, MSc Rest UCL, Cert Implantology UCL). Associate dentist Lily Hariri (BDS Lond, PGDip Endo Kings, PGCert Kent) also provides it. The microscope is also valuable when an old root canal filling has failed and the tooth needs retreatment. Read more on our root canal treatment page.
The tooth is numbed with local anaesthetic, so you should feel no pain during treatment. After root canal treatment a back tooth often needs a crown or onlay to protect it.
Cost
There is no extra charge for using the microscope. Root canal treatment is £775 for an incisor, £875 for a premolar and £975 for a molar. Root canal re-treatment is £875 for an incisor, £975 for a premolar and £1,175 for a molar. Treatment is subject to a consultation and assessment. Your fee is confirmed in a written plan before treatment starts. See our fees page for details.
Fees
| Root canal treatment, incisor | £775 |
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Your exact fee depends on your assessment. We give you a written treatment plan with costs before any treatment starts. See all fees.
Questions patients ask
What is microscopic root canal treatment?
It is root canal treatment carried out using a surgical microscope. The microscope gives high magnification and bright light, which helps the dentist find every canal and clean it thoroughly while preserving as much tooth as possible. At Post House Dental we use the microscope for root canal treatment as a matter of routine. It also helps with retreating teeth where an old root filling has failed.
Does it cost more to have treatment with a microscope?
No. There is no extra charge for using the microscope. Root canal treatment at Post House Dental is £775 for an incisor, £875 for a premolar and £975 for a molar. Retreatment of a previously root-filled tooth is £875 for an incisor, £975 for a premolar and £1,175 for a molar. The final fee depends on the tooth and how complex the canals are. It is confirmed in a written plan after your assessment and before treatment starts.
Is root canal treatment painful?
The tooth is numbed with local anaesthetic, so you should feel no pain during treatment. Most patients find it feels much like having a filling. The tooth may feel tender for a few days afterwards, which is usually eased with ordinary pain relief. If you are anxious, let us know and we will talk through ways to make the appointment more comfortable.
Do you use the microscope for check-ups too?
Yes. We use magnification in almost all procedures, including routine examinations. It helps us spot early decay, fine cracks and problems around old fillings that are hard to see with the naked eye. The microscope can also take photographs and video, so we can show you exactly what we have found.
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