A focused assessment to find out whether your tooth can be saved, at Highfield Dental Clinic, Edgbaston.
Getting the diagnosis right is what determines the outcome. Our team investigates carefully before recommending any treatment.
A root canal consultation is an appointment dedicated to diagnosing the cause of your symptoms and deciding whether root canal treatment is appropriate. It is often arranged for complex cases, teeth that have already been treated, or where the diagnosis is unclear.
Your clinician reviews your symptoms in detail, tests the affected tooth and neighbouring teeth, examines existing restorations and takes imaging. From this, they can explain what is happening inside the tooth and how predictable treatment would be.
Persistent toothache or an uncertain diagnosis in Birmingham? Our experienced team will investigate thoroughly and explain your options.
The appointment is investigative rather than treatment-focused. It usually involves:
Your clinician will explain what they found, how likely treatment is to succeed and what the alternatives are before anything is agreed.
Not every tooth is worth saving. Teeth with vertical fractures, very little remaining structure, or significant loss of supporting bone may have a poor long-term outlook even with excellent root canal treatment.
Your clinician will give you an honest view rather than automatically recommending treatment. Where the outlook is poor, extraction followed by an implant, bridge or denture may serve you better, and we will explain the benefits, risks and costs of each route. Where the tooth is worth saving, we will also plan how it will be restored afterwards, as this is often what determines long-term survival.
Complex cases benefit from proper investigation before treatment. This allows accurate diagnosis, realistic planning and a clear discussion of options.
Usually not, as the consultation focuses on diagnosis. If you are in significant pain, your clinician may provide emergency relief.
No. You can book directly, and we are also happy to accept referrals from other dental practices.
Your clinician will explain why and discuss extraction and replacement options, including implants, bridges and dentures.
A CBCT gives a three-dimensional view that can reveal extra canals, fractures, resorption and the extent of infection that flat X-rays may miss.
There is a fee for the consultation, and any treatment is quoted separately. Our team will explain the costs when you book.
