Root Canal Treatment in Lagos — End the Pain. Save Your Tooth.
Root canal treatment under proper local anaesthesia is no more uncomfortable than a filling — and it saves a tooth that would otherwise be lost. Book at our Lekki, Lagos clinic.
What you need to know about this service
What happens at your appointment
Every visit at Dovers is clear, comfortable, and straightforward. Here is exactly what to expect.
Diagnosis & X-Ray
Your dentist takes a digital X-ray to confirm infection, assess root canal anatomy, and ensure root canal treatment is the right choice for your case.
Local Anaesthesia
The area is comprehensively numbed. Root canal treatment under proper anaesthesia is not painful — the discomfort you experience before treatment is significantly greater than the procedure itself.
Pulp Removal & Canal Shaping
An access opening is made in the tooth crown. The infected pulp is removed, and the root canals are carefully shaped and cleaned using precision rotary instruments.
Sealing & Restoration
The canals are filled with gutta-percha and sealed permanently. A temporary or permanent crown is placed to restore the tooth to full function and protect it from fracture.
Why Lagos patients choose us for this treatment
Rotary Endodontic Instruments
We use modern rotary techniques that clean canals faster, more thoroughly, and with less post-procedure discomfort than traditional hand filing — reducing both treatment time and recovery.
Pre-Treatment Imaging Every Time
Every root canal at Dovers is preceded by digital X-rays. Understanding your root anatomy before we start means better outcomes and fewer return visits.
Experience with Complex Anatomy
Our clinicians have treated teeth with curved, narrow, and calcified canals. Complexity does not mean a referral elsewhere — we handle it in-clinic.
Clear Aftercare Instructions
You leave with clear post-treatment guidance. We are also reachable if you have any concerns during the recovery period.
Frequently asked questions
Under proper local anaesthesia, the procedure should not be painful. Most patients say the pain they felt before treatment was far worse. Mild soreness for 2 to 3 days after is normal and managed with standard pain relief.
Single-rooted teeth can often be completed in one appointment. Complex cases with multiple roots or significant infection may require two visits. Your dentist will confirm before treatment begins.
In most cases yes, particularly for back teeth. A root canal removes the pulp that nourished the tooth, making it more brittle over time. A crown protects it from cracking under chewing forces.
Deep persistent toothache, prolonged hot or cold sensitivity, pain when biting, gum swelling near a tooth, or tooth discolouration can all indicate pulp infection. A consultation and X-ray confirm the diagnosis.
The infection will not resolve on its own. It spreads to the surrounding bone, can form an abscess, and ultimately makes the tooth unsaveable. Early treatment preserves both the tooth and the bone around it.
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