What is root canal treatment?
Root canal treatment is a procedure to remove infected pulp from the inside of the tooth. That way, bacteria can be removed, reinfection of the tooth is prevented and the natural tooth can be saved.
Why do you need root canal treatment?
Root canal treatment is necessary when you experience a cracked tooth or a deep cavity. In general, the following symptoms could indicate when you might need root canal treatment:
- Severe pain while chewing or biting
- Pimples on the gums
- A chipped or cracked tooth
- Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, even after the sensation has been removed
- Swollen or tender gums
- Deep decay or darkening of the gums
What can you expect when undergoing root canal treatment?
During Root Canal Treatment
You will be under local anesthesia so that the area around the affected tooth is numbed. Your dentist will then create an opening in the affected tooth and remove the infected pulp. Your root canals and pulp chamber are thoroughly cleaned and an endodontic file is used to clean and shape the inside of the affected tooth to ensure the root canal system is properly disinfected. Your dentist will then place medication in the root canal system for it to thoroughly disinfect your system over the course of a few weeks. The opening created is then sealed with a temporary filling.
After Root Canal Treatment
You will be required to come back for a follow up appointment where the temporary filling is replaced with a permanent filling. A post-operative X-ray will be taken to ensure all the affected areas have been treated and you may be asked to consider getting a dental crown to reinforce the affected tooth.
Why choose Novena Surgery for root canal treatment?
Doctors who choose to perform root canal treatment at Novena Surgery will perform the procedure in one of four modular operating theaters with cable-less pendant systems, allowing doctors to operate free of stray wiring obstruction.
Post-procedure, patients can choose to recover in one of Novena Surgery’s comfortable private suites, or in our 12-bed recovery unit under the care of well-trained nursing staff.
Waiting times are also shortened as patients need only turn up half-an-hour before their surgery, and be checked into the ward within 10 minutes of arrival.
Patients’ companions have the option of patronising Velocity, Square and Square 2 shopping malls that are seamlessly integrated with Novena Medical Centre, the building housing Novena Surgery.
I want to undergo root canal treatment in Novena Surgery but I do not have a dentist in mind yet.
This list consists of dentists who commonly perform root canal treatment at Novena Surgery – contact us at +65-6254 9331 or admin@novenasurgery.com.sg and we will help you book a consultation appointment with a dentist from the list.
Name of Dentist | Name of Dental Clinic | Dental Clinic Address | Dental Clinic Opening Hours |
Dr Clement Lye | Winston Tan Oral Maxillofacial Surgery | 38 Irrawaddy Road, #11-43/44/45/46, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, Singapore 329563 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 12:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Janice Wu | Ashford Dental Centre | 215 Upper Thomson Rd, Thomson Ridge, Singapore 574349 | Mon – Fri: 9 AM to 9 PM Sat & Sun: 9 AM to 6 PM |
Dr Terry Teo | TP Dental | The Penthouse, 391B Orchard Road, #26-01, Ngee Ann City Tower B, Singapore 238874 | MON – FRI: 8:30AM – 7:00PM SAT: 8:00AM – 5:00PM SUN & PH: 9:30AM – 1:00PM |
Dr Aidan Yeo | Thomson Dental Centre | #07-08/16-19, Novena Specialist Centre, 8 Sinaran Drive, Singapore 307470 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 6:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Ong Yean Sze | Kids Dental World | Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital 38 Irrawaddy Road, #08-33, Singapore 329563 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 1:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Ng Chee Hon | Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Clinic (OMIC) | Royal Square Medical Centre 101 Irrawaddy Road, #11-04 Royal Square Medical Centre, Singapore 329565 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 8:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Winston Tan | Winston Tan Oral Maxillofacial Surgery | 38 Irrawaddy Road, #11-43/44/45/46, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, Singapore 329563 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 12:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Md Badrun Nafis | Q&M Dental Group | 238 Thomson Road #02-47 Novena Square, Singapore 307683 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Nicole Ann Lee | An Dental Clinic | International Building (Next to Lido) 360 Orchard Road #03-06/07, Singapore 238869 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Toh Siew Luan | Thomson Dental Centre | #07-08/16-19, Novena Specialist Centre, 8 Sinaran Drive, Singapore 307470 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 6:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Swati Kapila | GPA Dentalcare & GPA Centre For Dentistry | 101 Thomson Road, #01-96 to 99, United Square, Singapore 307591 | 9am to 8pm (Monday and Thursday) 9pm to 9pm (Tuesday and Wednesday) 9am to 6pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays) |
Dr Andrew Ow | AOMF Surgery | 101 Irrawaddy Rd, #10-09 Royal Square At Novena, Singapore 329565 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 12:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Mohamed Shafiq | Q & M Dental Centre | 180 Kitchener Road #B1 – 13 / 14 City Square Mall, Singapore 208539 | Monday to Saturday: 9:00am to 9:00pm Sun: 9:00am to 8:00pm |
Dr Tabitha Chng | My First Dentist – Paediatric Specialist | 101 Irrawaddy Road, #10-07, Royal Square Medical Centre, Singapore 329565 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 8:30am to 12:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Samintharaj Kumar | Nuffield Dental Jewel | 05-01, Wheelock Place, 501 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238880 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 6:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 12:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Pauline Lee | My First Dentist – Paediatric Specialist | 101 Irrawaddy Road, #10-07, Royal Square Medical Centre, Singapore 329565 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 8:30am to 12:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Yong Loong Tee | TP Dental | The Penthouse, 391B Orchard Road, #26-01, Ngee Ann City Tower B, Singapore 238874 | MON – FRI: 8:30AM – 7:00PM SAT: 8:00AM – 5:00PM SUN & PH: 9:30AM – 1:00PM |
Dr Jovena Chan | My Little Teeth Children’s Dental Clinic | Lucky Plaza, 304 Orchard Rd, #05-52, Singapore 238863 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 2:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Ong Teng Sin | ARKIDENTAL | 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #03-123 Great World, Singapore 237994 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 9:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 6:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Eric Lye | The Oral Maxillofacial Practice | 38 Irrawaddy Road, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, #11-55/56, Singapore 329563 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 12:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Serena Yu Berthelsen | Cluny Court Family Dental – Paediatric Dentist | 501 Bukit Timah Rd, #02-18 Cluny Court, Singapore 259760 | Monday to Saturday: 10:00am to 7:00pm Sun: 10:00am to 3:00pm |
Dr Debbie Hong | Specialist Oral Surgeons | 6 Napier Road #07-17 Gleneagles Medical Centre, Singapore 258499 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 12:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
Dr Juliet Tay | The Implant and Oral Surgery Centre (IOSC) | 10 Sinaran Dr, #11-25/26, Singapore 307506 | Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |