Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment in Berlin at our English-speaking dental practice in Reinickendorf / Waidmannslust. When a tooth is infected to the root, modern endodontics can often save your natural tooth. Today's techniques make the procedure far more comfortable and successful than its reputation suggests.
English-Speaking Endodontist in Berlin
A natural tooth always functions better than any replacement. That's why we invest time and care in root canal treatment — to preserve your own tooth and avoid or delay restorative work later.
When is a Root Canal Needed?
Typical symptoms suggesting endodontic treatment:
- Persistent toothache — especially throbbing or pulsating
- Heat/cold sensitivity lasting minutes
- Pain when biting on the tooth
- Swelling around the tooth, sometimes with a "pimple" on the gum (fistula)
- Discolouration (darkening) of a single tooth
- Deep cavity reaching the nerve
- Trauma, e.g. after a sports injury
The Procedure Step by Step
- X-ray and diagnosis — we map the root canal anatomy and plan the treatment.
- Local anaesthesia — the procedure is painless.
- Rubber dam isolation — keeps the field sterile and dry during treatment.
- Opening the tooth through a small access in the crown.
- Cleaning and shaping all root canals with modern flexible instruments.
- Disinfection with antibacterial irrigation.
- Filling the canals with a biocompatible sealing material.
- Restoration with a filling or, more often for back teeth, a protective crown.
Why Preserve the Tooth?
- Maintains your natural bite and chewing sensation
- Prevents bone loss in the jaw
- Avoids shifting of neighbouring teeth
- Often a lifetime solution when properly restored
- Less invasive than extraction and implant or bridge
When Saving the Tooth is Not Possible
In some cases — vertical root fractures, severe bone loss, insufficient remaining tooth substance — extraction is the better option. We then discuss implants or bridges as alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is root canal treatment painful?
No. Under local anaesthesia the procedure is painless. Mild pressure or sensitivity may follow for a few days.
How long does a root canal take?
Typically 1 to 3 sessions of 60–90 minutes. Complex anatomy may require more time.
Do I need a crown afterwards?
For large teeth (molars) yes — the crown protects the now more brittle tooth. For smaller teeth a large filling may suffice.
How long does a root-treated tooth last?
With proper crown protection and regular care, often a lifetime. Success rates exceed 85 % in modern endodontics.
Phone: +49 (0)30 - 403 90 90
Address: Gutachstraße 18, 13469 Berlin-Waidmannslust
Related Topics
- Oral surgery — apicoectomy
- Crowns
- Implants — if extraction is needed
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