Root Canal Treatment in Edgware
Save your natural tooth and end the pain — gentle, modern root canal treatment from £450, with same-day pain relief available.
A root canal has an unfair reputation. Done with modern techniques and proper anaesthesia, it feels much like having a filling — and it’s the treatment that ends the pain rather than causing it. Root canal treatment removes infected tissue from inside the tooth, cleans and seals the canals, and lets you keep your natural tooth instead of losing it. At Toothi in Edgware we take the time to do it gently and properly.
Do I need root canal treatment?
- ✓ Throbbing toothache, especially at night or when biting
- ✓ Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold that doesn’t fade
- ✓ A darkened tooth, or a pimple-like spot on the gum
- ✓ Swelling around a tooth — a possible abscess that needs prompt care
Left untreated, infection spreads and the tooth is usually lost. If any of these sound familiar, book an examination (£55) or an emergency appointment (£65) — catching it early keeps treatment simpler and cheaper.
How root canal treatment works
Diagnosis
Examination and X-rays confirm the infection and whether the tooth can be saved — we’ll always tell you honestly.
Pain Relief (Extirpation)
The infected nerve tissue is removed under full anaesthesia — this first stage (£350) usually ends the pain the same day.
Cleaning & Sealing
The canals are precisely cleaned, shaped and sealed to stop reinfection (£450–£600 total depending on the tooth).
Protecting the Tooth
Back teeth usually need a crown (from £595) afterwards to protect the tooth long-term — we’ll advise what yours needs.
Root canal fees
| Examination | £55 |
| Emergency appointment | £65 |
| Root canal extirpation (first-stage pain relief) | £350 |
| Root canal treatment (complete) | £450–£600 |
| Crown (if needed afterwards) | from £595 |
| 0% finance | available over 10 months |
Front teeth sit at the lower end of the range, molars at the higher end — your exact fee is confirmed in writing before treatment. See the full fee guide.
Root canal FAQs
Does root canal treatment hurt?
The treatment itself shouldn’t — it’s done under full local anaesthesia and most patients compare it to having a large filling. It’s the infection that hurts; the root canal is what stops it.
How much does root canal treatment cost in Edgware?
£450–£600 at Toothi depending on the tooth, with first-stage pain relief at £350. A protective crown afterwards is from £595. 0% finance is available over 10 months.
How long does it take?
Usually one or two visits of about an hour. Complex molars may need a second visit to finish cleaning and sealing the canals properly.
Is it better to just take the tooth out?
Keeping your natural tooth is almost always better and cheaper long-term — extraction (£145+) leaves a gap that often later needs a bridge, denture or implant (from £1,995). We’ll compare the options honestly for your case.
How long does a root-canal-treated tooth last?
With a good seal and a crown where needed, a root-treated tooth can last many years — often a lifetime. Good hygiene and regular check-ups protect it like any other tooth.
Can you see me today?
If you’re in pain, yes — we hold same-day emergency appointments (£65), including weekends.
In pain now? Call 020 3148 2444 or WhatsApp us
Page reviewed by Dr Ali El-Kabengi (GDC 270807) · Updated 18 August 2026
