Dr Sheena Patel

Dr Sheena Patel writes about root canal treatment for teeth affected by decay, trauma, infection or severe breakdown. In her Love Teeth Dental article, she explains that root canal treatment may be considered to relieve or prevent dental pain, and that it can sometimes be needed even when a tooth is not painful.

She describes an assessment-led approach, weighing up the risks and benefits of saving a natural tooth against removing it. She also notes the role of anaesthesia, available sedation methods, and permanent restorations such as crowns for teeth that need protection after root canal treatment.