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Root canal treatment

When a large cavity in a tooth reaches the nerve chamber, or in some cases when a tooth breaks, root canal treatment may be required. In order to save the tooth the Hest Bank Dental Care team take great care to painlessly clean and fill infected tooth canals with the most up to date rotary systems, before adding a filling material to seal them.

Within every tooth is a nerve chamber and a blood supply in the root canal. In a healthy tooth, these nerves will be alive. Front teeth will normally have one root holding them in the jaw bone, but back teeth can have two, three or four.

If a large cavity in a tooth reaches the nerve chamber, or if a tooth breaks, bacteria can cause the nerves to die. The root canals can become infected and an abscess may form beneath the root(s) of the tooth, in the jawbone. Pain may occur at any time during this process, and the infection can spread.

Treatment is usually carried out over one or two visits to Hest Bank Dental Care. The purpose of the treatment is to remove the bacteria or dying tissue from inside the tooth and to clean and disinfect the root canals. This is achieved by making a small hole through the tooth into the nerve chamber, locating and measuring the root canals, then cleaning and widening them using fine instruments. Local anaesthetic is used throughout the procedure to avoid any discomfort.

To aid the instrumentation of these intricate channels to the tooth, magnification may be used and if possible, the tooth will usually be isolated to keep the area dry and clear.

Once clean, the canals are filled to seal them off from re-infection. In most cases, infections will start to heal at this point.

Most patients only experience mild discomfort following treatment, but it is common to experience none at all.

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Patient Reviews

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The biggest compliment we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Hest Bank Dental Care. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

2278 Reviews

5.0

16th July 2025

The friendliness and efficiency of the team. Options are clearly explained and people have time for you. Nothing seems to be too much trouble!

16th July 2025

All the staff are always very professional and pleasant.

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Claire Biggs

Sophia is doing my fix metal brace treatment,I was given all options and facts about every treatment available I wanted metal fixed knowing it would end with the Invisalign or which ever brand is used. I also will have fixed retainers which I wanted and night retainers for life. I had only small movements to be made but very happy with my choices of braces and practisoner Sophia. I would highly recommend her to others never had a problem at all so far. Not quite finished but I don't expect any problems and I feel if any came up Sophia would deal with it fair and practically. I definitely 100 percent recommend her.

15th July 2025

Helpful staff, knowledgeable and professional dentist. Treatment explained before starting and during the procedure. This appointment was for a cracked tooth and loss of a filling and was a very short wait time for the appointment.

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Janeth Dobson

The Hest Bank Dental Practice is an excellent empathetic practice. Excellent dentist and efficient charming staff I strongly recommend them.

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Robert Campbell

Like many people these days we have to go private as there were simply no NHS dentists available when we returned to the area in 2019. That said, your teeth are so important and Hest Bank came highly recommended. They have no disappointed in the slightest. Superb practice with first rate dentists and hygienists and super helpful front staff. For the sake of an entertainment subscription, it’s worth using Denplan (or similar) and going to Hest Bank.

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Kaya Rafiki

Always friendly, I can make appointments easily and the staff are very helpful. Always great service and my teeth actually feel healthy.

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Sheila Stevenson

Rebecca was thorough and gentle taking great care to avoid pain. I would highly recommend her. Rebecca and all the team are friendly and helpful.

11th July 2025

The staff are professional but friendly. The environment is clean and welcoming. The Reception Staff are great too.

10th July 2025

Always kind, puts you at ease and very thorough, excellent place to go

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Avril Garside

Pinar is a very skilled dentist. She inspires confidence and I trust her advice. Everyone at Hest Bank exudes friendliness and for nervous patients I could not fault it. I feel so comfortable with my visits there only wish I’d found the place sooner

9th July 2025

Utterly professional. Have complete confidence in the treatments I have received since registering with the practice.

9th July 2025

Respectful, pleasant , friendly calm atmosphere

8th July 2025

Very professional and well run practice

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Andrea Forrest

Brilliant dental practice. All the staff including Reception staff, dental assistants, hygienists and Dentists are the best at Hest.

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David Dale

The team at Hest Bank Dental Care (Stuart,Emma, Jake, Gen,Toni,Lola- to name just a handful whose names I can remember

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Anne McK

I recently had the Airflow stain removal treatment and was so impressed with the whole experience. From the moment I walked in I was greeted by the friendly receptionist, Lola, who guided me through a short form as I am not registered at this dentist but this was no issue at all. Emma, who carried out this treatment was fantastic. She clearly explained each step and regularly checked I was comfortable. Leah was also so reassuring and helpful. I felt well looked after throughout. The results were even better than I expected. My teeth look and feel great. I’ve already had compliments and I feel much more confident with my smile. Thank you so much Emma, Leah and Lola!

6th July 2025

I had toothache that required looking at, I was told by the clinician that extraction was the only safe option as the tooth had split. I was given the option of taking time to think about immediate treatment or to book an appointment later. I opted for immediate treatment which was performed painlessly in less that an hour. I was advised as to what after care was available should a problem occur following the extraction. I'm happy to say no further pain or bleeding occurred. I was advised which follow up treatments are available to conceal the gap left in my 'smile' area. I plan to have follow up treatment.

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Dale Ch

On Thursday 3rd July 2025 I attended my regular Dental Practice at HestBank, Lancaster for a root filling and an extraction. Wik, my dental assistant at the time was very professional, obviously happy in her work and looked after me, constantly asking if I was ok, whilst assisting my dentist Stuart in his dental work. 5* service from Wik and Stuart, thank you. The whole Practice deserves a 5* rating for a friendly and professional approach to their work

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Mark Whiteman

Always friendly and welcoming. Very clean and efficient service with care and empathy. Highly recommended.

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