Call me back

Root canal treatment

Pain when biting or chewing, when eating or drinking hot or cold food or liquids or if your tooth has become loose, could be signs that you have an infection and you need root canal treatment.

We use root canal therapy (endodontics) as an effective treatment to save a decayed or seriously damaged tooth and to prevent further damage to your teeth and jawbone, relieving any pain and discomfort and restoring the functionality of your mouth.

How this treatment works

Root canal therapy is the removal of infected pulp from the innermost part of the tooth. This prevents any infection from spreading. Your dentist will take an x-ray to check your teeth and confirm that there is bacteria in the pulp in the tooth. You’ll then be given a local anaesthetic to numb the affected area, before your dentist removes the infected tissue and gives it a thorough clean, removing all traces of bacteria. Your dentist will flush the root canals with an antibiotic solution and enlarge them before filling them. This can take a few visits and you might be fitted with a temporary crown until the process is complete. You may be offered additional antibiotics to get rid of any further infection. Your dentist will then fit a permanent crown and you will regain full use of your mouth.

Although root canal therapy has a reputation for being painful, the procedure should be no more uncomfortable than having a normal filling, and with the right oral health routine, your root canal treatment should be long lasting and durable.

The benefits of root canal therapy

At Green Park Dental we only use tooth extraction as a very last resort. Root canal treatment can help save a tooth that may otherwise have to be extracted. It also removes the infection that could spread to other areas in your mouth and will relieve any associated tooth pain.

People are talking about us

The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Green Park Dental. 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

85 Reviews

5.0

Jessica Warlow

I have a pretty big fear of anything dentistry, but Sherry and Emily were just incredible. So welcoming, friendly, and professional all at the same time. I feel silly now for being so worried. Thanks so so much!

Anil Kellay

I wish there was an option to give 10 stars because they deserve them. I booked an appointment for a check up yesterday but then at the last minute it had to be changed to an emergency appointment. I read the review below and had some concerns but Aarifa Hussain and her colleague were so friendly and helpful They provided excellent treatment and I left with a smile Look forward to my next appointment

Amie Rackham

Aarifa Hussain is the most wonderful dentist, you won't find another one like her, especially if you are looking for a dentist for your child!

Michael Harris

I’m a bit of a nervous patient but Dr Mowla and Sophie Nash have really helped me overcome my fears. Everybody at the practice is super friendly, too. I’m happier visiting the dentist now, than I ever have been.

Fiona Gardner

Highly professional and also friendly- Thank you Sherry

Lana

Dr. Smillie and his team are wonderfully professional, with a dental practise that is thoroughly up-to-date and compassionate.

Rachel Roberts

I have been debating rating Green Park Dental Practice for some time now, but I have always had good service with nothing more to elaborate on. In previous appointments Dr Smillie has been nothing but professional. I particularly like the time he takes to really explain what it is he is doing/looking for, the diagrams are a bonus. I had an experience at the practice today that had me left feeling a little anxious and it would have been easy for me to leave a negative review, but out of unfortunate circumstances came compassion from a receptionist who supported me to rebook another appointment with another member of staff for a later date and who checked on me after appearing visibly upset. It is because of my previous interactions with Dr Snillie and today, with the reception team that I will return and why I cannot leave anything other than a five star review.

Kathleen Battista

All staff are very lovely and the practise is a nice safe place to be. All anxieties about the dentist are gone here. I would recommend this dental surgery.

Courtney Elliott

My husband and I have both had a great experience with Dr Sherry Mowla. For both of us she is honestly hands down the best dentist we have seen - super reassuring and transparent about treatment as well as being open about sharing options that may suit.

Márta Babits

Excellent service, in nice and relaxing environment, highly recommended. I had a very good experience from my first consultation to right up to end of treatment plan including multiple fillings and crowns. My dentist Dr. Sherry Mowla has been highly competent, thorough and committed to deliver best possible results. I was most impressed by her skills to make fillings look like genuine teeth surface and my new crowns are the perfect fit as well. Add to that, Sherry was very flexible and friendly, and visible; a real professional.

Andrew Gilson

Dr Sherry Mowla looked after me very well. I was nervous about my tooth extraction but she explained everything very clearly and was very reassuring during the whole procedure. I would strongly recommend this dental practice. Thank you Sherry.

Jack Heard

Sherry has been fantastic as my dentist and my go to for the last few years, she always explains everything in detail, answers any questions I have and is really really knowledgable! I have had a fair bit of work done with Green Park and her, including a filling on one of my wisdom teeth (one of the hardest teeth to reach) which has been perfect ever since and avoided expensive/painful surgery to remove the tooth. I don't know of any other dentists with that kind of experience to look at alternative options and I have no regrets in her advice to fill the tooth instead of remove, a very happy customer. Thanks again Sherry and the team and will be back for the normal check up/hygenist soon!

john elliott

Very good service with friendly and professioanl staff

Siobhan Smillie

Very friendly reception team who make you feel welcome and put you at ease straight away. 'Gentle' Green Park Dental Practice is the word! The hygienist made the scale and polish feel like tickling! Lovely nurses who reassure you that you can raise your hand at any moment to pause the treatment. I felt confident that I was receiving excellent care from the dentist and left with a lovely smile! Thank you to all the team!

Roy Shepherd

Mr Smilie Green Park Dental Service was completely professional in my recent visit for a filling. The family have explicit trust Mr Smile's diagnosis, visits and process.

Bernie hellen

Had a filling done by Dr. Mowla and it must be the best filling I've had. She even put some artistic flair in to make it look natural. Can hardly tell I've had it done. Her and her nurse Ewa also make a great team and were very professional! I would highly recommend !

Anne Kendall

I recently had a very deep replacement filling done by Dr Sherry Mowla. She was brilliant: so calm, considerate, explained everything she was doing in advance and as we went along. More importantly, she is such a skilled dentist, clearly wants the best outcome for her patients. I rate her highly.

David Ballantyne

Capable, professional, courteous. I was late and they still fitted me in.

Oliver

Have had consistently great treatment and care from this practice for 25years - they have a new treasure called Cami, a hygienist who has really taken time to understand some of my sensory needs, and therefore has made the whole process much more comfortable and relaxed. Dr Smillie is wonderful, and does a great job - has helped me maintain my teeth , even with significant issues, over many years. They are always professional yet friendly. The reception team are also a great advert for this practice - well done!

Daniela Gonzalez Weil

Very professional and very detailed