Root Canal Treatment in Camberley
Expert endodontic care by a dentist with a Postgraduate Diploma in Endodontics (KCL) - saving your natural tooth, relieving pain.
Root canal treatment (endodontics) removes infected or inflamed pulp tissue from inside a tooth, relieving pain and saving the tooth from extraction. At Accord Dental Practice, root canal treatment is performed by Dr. Aishwarya Gadde, who holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Endodontics from King's College London - one of the UK's leading dental schools. This postgraduate training means you receive a significantly higher standard of endodontic care than is typical in a general dental practice.
Root Canal Treatment - Key Benefits
- Performed by a dentist with a Postgraduate Diploma in Endodontics from King's College London and a special interest in endodontic treatments
- Saves your natural tooth - avoiding extraction and the need for a replacement
- Eliminates tooth pain caused by pulp infection or inflammation immediately
- Uses modern rotary endodontic instruments for greater precision and efficiency
- Apex locators and digital X-rays for accurate root length measurement
- Reduces the risk of spreading infection to adjacent teeth or jawbone
- The treated tooth can last for many years when protected by an appropriate crown
Why Dr. Gadde's Postgraduate Diploma in Endodontics Matters
Root canal treatment is technically demanding. The root canal system is complex - teeth often have curved, narrow, or multiple canals that are challenging to treat. Dr. Gadde's Postgraduate Diploma in Endodontics from King's College London provides her with advanced techniques, advanced instruments, and a depth of knowledge in endodontics that goes significantly beyond standard dental training. This means more accurate diagnosis, better treatment outcomes, and a higher success rate - particularly for complex cases.
When Is Root Canal Treatment Needed in Camberley?
Root canal treatment is required when the pulp (the inner soft tissue of the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels) becomes infected or inflamed. This can be caused by deep decay reaching the pulp, a cracked tooth, repeated dental procedures on the same tooth, or trauma. Signs you may need root canal treatment include: severe toothache (especially when biting), prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold, darkening of the tooth, or a pimple-like swelling on the gum near the tooth.
Can Biodentine Avoid or Delay Root Canal Treatment?
In some cases where a tooth has a very deep cavity approaching the dental pulp, root canal treatment may not be the only option. At Accord Dental Practice in Camberley, Dr. Gadde uses Biodentine (by Septodont) — a bioactive calcium silicate material — as a pulp-protecting alternative in selected cases.
Biodentine works by sealing the dentine, encouraging the pulp to lay down a natural protective barrier (tertiary dentine), and giving the tooth the best possible chance of remaining vital — without root canal treatment. When it works, it avoids the cost, time and complexity of root canal treatment entirely.
When Biodentine Is Used at Accord Dental Camberley
- Deep cavities very close to or exposing the pulp (pulp capping)
- Teeth where the pulp appears healthy or reversibly inflamed
- Children and young patients where preserving the pulp is a priority
- Teeth with deep caries where the prognosis without pulp treatment is uncertain
Biodentine does not replace root canal treatment where the pulp is already irreversibly infected — in those cases, root canal remains the only option to save the tooth. However, used at the right time in the right clinical situation, Biodentine can be highly effective at preserving pulp vitality and avoiding the need for endodontic treatment.
At your examination, Dr. Gadde will assess whether Biodentine is appropriate for your tooth or whether root canal treatment is needed. The assessment includes clinical examination, X-rays, and pulp vitality testing to determine the health of the pulp before any treatment is planned.
Read our full guide to Biodentine for deep cavities →
Your Root Canal Treatment Journey in Camberley
- 1X-ray taken to assess the root canal anatomy and extent of infection
- 2Local anaesthetic applied - the tooth and surrounding area are made completely numb
- 3A rubber dam (protective sheet) is placed to keep the area clean and dry
- 4An opening is made in the crown of the tooth to access the root canals
- 5The infected pulp is carefully removed using specialist endodontic instruments
- 6The canals are cleaned, shaped, and disinfected
- 7The canals are filled with a biocompatible material (gutta-percha)
- 8A temporary or permanent filling is placed. A crown is usually recommended to protect the tooth long-term
Root Canal: Myths vs Reality
Advanced Equipment at Accord Dental Camberley
Dental Surgical Microscope
Root canal treatment at Accord Dental Practice is performed using the dental surgical microscope - a precision optical instrument used by specialist endodontists worldwide. While most general dental practices perform root canal treatment with the naked eye, Dr. Gadde works under microscope magnification of up to 20x, giving a level of visibility and precision that simply is not possible without it.
Why this matters for your treatment: The majority of root canal failures occur because canals were missed, inadequately cleaned, or imperfectly sealed. The dental surgical microscope directly addresses all three - making microscope-assisted root canal treatment the clinical gold standard recommended by specialist endodontic bodies worldwide.
The most common cause of root canal failure is a missed canal - an additional branch of the root canal system that was not found and treated during the original procedure. Under the naked eye, these additional canals are invisible. Under 20x magnification, they become clearly visible and can be properly cleaned, shaped, and sealed.
A dental microscope also improves the accuracy of instrument placement, reduces the risk of procedural errors such as instrument separation inside the canal, and allows the dentist to verify that the canal has been fully cleaned before sealing. For complex cases - curved canals, calcified canals, re-treatment - the microscope is considered the clinical gold standard by specialist endodontic bodies worldwide.
At Accord Dental Practice, microscope-assisted root canal treatment is our standard approach - it is not charged as an add-on or premium service. Every root canal performed by Dr. Gadde is carried out under dental surgical microscope magnification as a matter of clinical practice.
Root canal treatment is priced from £450 depending on the number of canals in the tooth. A precise quote will be given after your examination. Please call 01276 984356 or book online to arrange a consultation.
Microscope-assisted root canal treatment achieves a success rate of over 90% in research studies - meaning the treated tooth survives long-term without further intervention. This compares favourably to root canal treatment performed without magnification, where missed canals and incomplete sealing are significantly more common.
Success depends on several factors including the complexity of the canal system, the severity of the original infection, and the quality of the crown or restoration placed afterwards. Dr. Gadde will discuss the prognosis for your specific tooth at your consultation.
What Microscope-Assisted Root Canal Means for You
Why Choose Accord Dental for Root Canal Treatment in Camberley?
Not all root canal treatment in Camberley is the same. At Accord Dental Practice, endodontic treatment is performed by Dr. Aishwarya Gadde — a dentist with postgraduate training in endodontics (PG Diploma, King's College London), not a generalist performing occasional root canals alongside routine dentistry.
- PG Diploma in Endodontics (KCL) — Dr. Gadde holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Endodontics from King's College London, giving her advanced clinical training in root canal treatment
- Dental surgical microscope at 20x magnification — every root canal at Accord Dental is performed under a surgical microscope, allowing exceptional precision and visibility of the entire root canal system
- Convenient Camberley location — 67 Frimley Road, Camberley, easily accessible from Frimley, Farnborough, Fleet, Sandhurst and Blackwater with on-street parking
- Same-day emergency appointments — if you have severe toothache or dental abscess, call 01276 984356 for urgent same-day care Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings
- Complex cases welcome — including retreatments, curved canals and calcified canals, without referral to a hospital or specialist centre
For patients who have been referred elsewhere or told they need an endodontist, we recommend a consultation with Dr. Gadde first. Many complex root canal cases — including retreatments and curved or calcified canals — can be managed at Accord Dental Camberley without referral to a hospital or specialist centre.
Endodontics in Camberley | What It Means
Endodontics is the specialist branch of dentistry that deals with the dental pulp and the tissues surrounding the root of a tooth. Root canal treatment is the most common endodontic procedure. The word comes from the Greek: endo (inside) and odont (tooth).
At Accord Dental Practice in Camberley, endodontics and endodontic treatment are performed to the highest clinical standard using postgraduate training in endodontics and a dental surgical microscope. Patients requiring endodontics in Camberley — endodontic treatment in Camberley — no longer need to travel to London or a specialist referral centre — Dr. Gadde's qualifications and equipment bring postgraduate endodontic care to Frimley Road, Camberley.
Common conditions treated include infected or abscessed teeth, failed root canal treatment requiring retreatment, dental trauma causing pulp damage, cracked teeth with pulp involvement, and deep decay reaching the pulp chamber.