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 Temple Square Dental 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 Temple Square Dental. 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.

Patient Reviews

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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Temple Square 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

1470 Reviews

5.0

9th September 2026

Based on my experience with other dental practices here in the UK, I can confidently say that this is the best dental practice I have visited. The quality of care and service is excellent, the staff are always friendly and welcoming, and the practice is exceptionally clean and well maintained. This is why I felt it genuinely deserved such high ratings.

4th September 2026

Dr Aaron treated my daughter 11 y.o with calm, professional respect. He understood her anxiety and took time to reassure her. The extraction went very smoothly and it was very quick. Recovery had no issues. Dr Aaron is amazing very caring dentist!

4th September 2026

Professional, welcoming staff and comfortable surroundings help to make the appointment less stressful.

4th September 2026

I have had a serious operation and the team were tremendously considerate and sensitive to my needs

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Wendy Peters

I enjoy my six monthly check ups at Temple Square Dental. The staff are all friendly and reassuring and the dental work I have needed over the last 23 years has been carried out professionally and painlessly. Because of the biennial care I receive, my teeth and gums remain healthy in spite of 80 years of wear and tear! Many thanks to Aaron and Natalie and Lucie.

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stitch43

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br><br>I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to Dr Prab Morgan and the wonderful team at Temple Square Dental for the exceptional care and treatment I received during my top teeth dental implant procedure.<br><br>From my very first consultation through to the completion of my treatment, Dr Morgan demonstrated outstanding professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail. She took the time to explain every stage of the process clearly, answering all my questions and ensuring that I felt comfortable and confident throughout my implant journey.<br><br>The entire team at Temple Square Dental were equally caring, friendly, and supportive. Every visit was met with a warm welcome, and their kindness and reassurance helped make what could have been a daunting experience feel smooth and stress-free.<br><br>I am absolutely delighted with the results. The implants look and feel fantastic, and they have restored my confidence in smiling and enjoying life without hesitation. The standard of care I received exceeded my expectations in every way.<br><br>I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Prab Morgan and the team at Temple Square Dental to anyone considering dental implants or seeking exceptional dental care. Thank you all for your dedication, compassion, and outstanding work. It has truly made a positive difference to my life. And a Special Thank You to Sarah Jones for everything from the start to the end for me getting my implants fitted. A special Thank You to Amber Cawkwell for all those lovely cups of tea you made as well.☺️ANDREW WALKER☺️<br><br>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

27th August 2026

I am an extremely nervous patient and have neglected my dental health due to this. The team have been wonderful and kind in their treatment of me, have treated me with dignity and without judgement and made facing my phobia as easy for me as it could be

25th August 2026

I was given an emergency appointment as I was in pain. A receptionist called Amber proved extremely helpful following my assessment she arranged a second emergency appointment to allow me to complete my treatment rather than wait several days in continuing pain. She demonstrated initiative , concern and excellent communication skills. My clinical care was excellent as usual but Amber facilitated my treatment to avoid delay . A really good experience .

22nd August 2026

The hygienist Joy, and her assistant delivered a very comfortable, thorough and highly professional experience. This was my first encounter with this clinician and she was very communicative throughout. I would highly recommend her services.

21st August 2026

Very professional team. They explained what was would happen at each stage. Made me feel relaxed and the whole procedure completed without any discomfort. On completion they went through the post procedure process so I knew exactly what to expect/do.

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Shabina Hussain

I cannot recommend Becky Pilgrim enough! I have just completed my invaslign treatment and she has been absolutely brilliant. She is a true professional and a perfectionist- which is just what you need for a smile makeover! I have been amazed by the results and this has been a well worthwhile investment. Becky is a very knowledgeable practitioner and I will be wholeheartedly recommending her to others. In addition, Thank you to all the staff at Temple Square Dental who have always been welcoming and have gone above and beyond with any of my queries. Thank you all once again!!! If I could give 10 stars I would!!!!

19th August 2026

Efficient and friendly

19th August 2026

All the staff are professional and caring. I have been attending Temple Square for many years and would not hesitate to recommend them to family and friends.

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Sam M

My son who is on the autism spectrum was with this dentist practice and the dentist he saw was perfection she listened, took her time and made every effort to make sure my son was comfortable and understood everything she was doing at every stage and spoke to him directly instead of through myself which I respect massively as they shouldn’t be treated differently, we unfortunately moved dentist through location being too far out for us otherwise I would of stayed with them 1000000%

15th August 2026

Very friendly and good service. Kind and caring treatment which was well explained and executed. Thanks.

13th August 2026

All staff are extremely friendly, and thorough with what they do. My 5 year old has seen Dr Morgan and now Dr Lakin for her regular check ups and have been fantastic! They both have had such a calm approach and have been so gentle. Checks are thorough and I love that they have both communicated with me during the check ups so I understand what’s happening. Advice is sound and clear, and it’s an overall pleasant experience.

12th August 2026

Ultra carePrecision actionsTop communication from start to finishManaging expectations

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Harriet Bartley

Great experience, professional staff, on time & pleasant treatment rooms.

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Carlos Neves

My dental journey with Dr Prab Morgan started in September 2024 and was completed in July 2026.<br><br>Having always feared dental treatment, the care, patience and reassurance from Dr Morgan and the whole team made a huge difference. After nearly two years, I genuinely feel like I have a new mouth, with a huge improvement in my confidence and quality of life.<br><br>A massive thank you to Dr Morgan and the entire team for their kindness, professionalism and exceptional care. Absolutely worth the journey!

8th August 2026

I always feel welcome and listened to when I'm at Temple Square, especially when I see Aaron. I've also didn't have to wait too long past my appointment time!

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