Root Canal

Root canal treatment, is available at Vitality Dental Care practices across England.

Our root canal treatment

A root canal is performed when the soft inner part of a tooth, known as the pulp, is injured, becoming inflamed or infected.

A Vitality dentist will assess the likelihood of success By examining your tooth and looking at an x-ray before discussing root canal treatment with you.

Root canal treatment is available now across all Vitality practices.

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What is root canal treatment?

Root Canal Treatment is when the dentist removes the damaged tooth pulp from a tooth, then cleans and disinfects the pulp space and then fills the space with a root canal filling. 

We would always recommend saving a tooth where possible rather than extracting it. It makes sense to keep our natural teeth for as long as possible.

Root Canal FAQs

Treatment is always performed under local anaesthetic, via a small injection to the gum, to ensure the procedure is pain free.

Root canal treatments are offered across our private dental practices. Contact one of our practices for treatment costs or simply book online using our portal.

 

A root canal usually takes between 30 and 90 minutes per session. This often requires follow-up sessions to ensure the best results possible for the patient.

 

Neeraj Diddee

Dentist/Clinical Director

BDS, FCGDent, Dip Rest Dent RCS (Eng)
Riverdale Healthcare Clinical Director
Neeraj Diddee graduated from Newcastle University in 2005 and has since been keen and motivated to deliver the highest quality of dental care for his patients.

Since graduating, Neeraj has worked in several practices in the North East providing both NHS and Private dental care. He has continued to develop his professional training by gaining membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practice and recently gaining a Fellowship with the College of General Dentistry. He has also undertaken numerous courses in the UK and aborad including gaining a Postgraduate Diploma in Restorative Dentistry with the Royal College of Surgeons England.

Neeraj works clinically at Vitality Dental Care, Fairfield and is also Clinical Director for Riverdale Healthcare. He is also a Training Programme Director with Health Education England where he supports, mentors and teaches Foundation Dentists. His passion is Adhesive Restorative Dentistry and he also teaches hands-on courses on this subject.

Outside of work Neeraj enjoys going on holiday with his family, technology and sport.

Peter Duncan

Dentist

Peter graduated from Queen’s University Belfast in 2024, with distinction in oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology.

He enjoys all areas of general dentistry and has a particular interest in restorative dentistry. He is due to complete a diploma in restorative and aesthetic dentistry within the next year.
Originally from Belfast, Peter now lives in Newcastle with his partner. Outside of dentistry, he enjoys playing and watching football, as well as performing the occasional music gig at venues around the city.

Prateek Akhoury

Dentist

I graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2014 and have since worked in a variety of practices across the country, gaining experience treating a wide range of patients with differing needs. Throughout my career, I have completed numerous postgraduate courses to ensure I remain up to date with modern dentistry and best clinical practices. I provide IV sedation for patients who experience dental anxiety, allowing necessary treatment to be carried out comfortably and safely. I have also helped many patients with a strong gag reflex to receive the care they need through IV sedation. I have a special interest in oral surgery and regularly treat patients requiring wisdom tooth removal or more complex extractions, including badly broken teeth or retained roots that are causing pain. I particularly enjoy working with anxious and nervous patients, even when sedation is not required. All treatment is delivered at a pace the patient feels comfortable with, ensuring a calm and supportive experience.

Andy Bath

Dentist GDC No. 231116

Area of interest:
Dental Implants

Available Days:
Thursday

Currently Offering:
Private Dental