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Coppull Dental Centre has been providing dental treatment to the local community for over three decades. In the past ten years we have also developed into a referral clinic accepting dental patients from other surgeries. We also provide emergency dental treatment and keep a number of slots free at lunch time, all you need to do is phone us or drop in.

Your dental care is our priority

Having been a dentist in Coppull for many decades we have come to know and understand the community and have promoted preventive dentistry as the first line of dental defence. We will take the time to explain to you about the importance of the correct routine brushing and flossing methods. Our dental care plan includes regular six-monthly visits to our surgery so that we can identify any problems that may be quietly developing unnoticed. Our experienced, hospitable team all work to achieve the same goals of making your visit comfortable and stress free. Our dental centre is designed with you in mind. Our modern reception, waiting area and treatment rooms are all tastefully decorated and air conditioned to achieve a relaxing atmosphere. 

Latest equipment to ensure best treatment

As a modern forward thinking dentist in Coppull we have embraced the latest technological advancements in equipment and techniques. We regularly attend training to ensure that our skills are always in step with the latest developments. Our equipment includes digital X-ray imaging, digital intraoral cameras, wands and an endodontic microscope to name but a few. This equipment allows us to conduct comprehensive dental assessments and to view the inside of your mouth clearly. We can also display what we can see to you on a screen. We can enlarge the image to give us a better view and this allows you to have a more informed discussion when it comes to conditions and treatment.

Dental treatments

Our range of practical procedures include surgical extractions and root canal treatments, as well as tooth coloured fillings. Root canal treatment is necessary when the pulp in your tooth becomes infected. We usually carry out this procedure under local anaesthetic to numb the tooth and gum, this treatment is normally carried out over at least two visits. The crown of the tooth is removed to expose the pulp and the infected tissue will be removed. We will then enlarge the root canal to facilitate filling. Once filled the top is sealed with a temporary filling to allow the tooth to heal. At your next visit this is removed and a permanent filling is used to provide the final seal. Crowns, dentures and bridges are also part of our regular treatments. Coppull Dental Centre will also carry out cosmetic assessments and do professional teeth whitening and porcelain veneers. If you grind your teeth causing headaches and aching jaw we can design a bite guard for you. For those who play contact sports we can create a gum shield to protect your teeth.

Additional treatments

Your local dentist in Coppull is here to provide you with dental care that meets your needs and if we have not listed a particular treatment, feel free to ask us if we can provide it. We will always try to meet your needs wherever possible.

Are you recovering from a dental infection?

If so, it has probably been recommended that you undergo a root canal.

Known as endodontics, this procedure has over 100 years of history in dentistry and during that time, it has saved innumerable smiles in more ways than one! Aimed at restoration and aesthetics, it really is a better option for fixing a previously infected tooth than extraction.

When you come to Coppull Dental Centre to undertake a root canal procedure, our dentist in Coppull will always aim to make the procedure as straightforward as possible, while answering any questions you may have in a jargon-free manner.

So, what are some of the burning questions that our former patients have asked our dentist in Coppull about root canals?

Is a root canal painful?

Technically, no.

We will always aim to numb the area before we begin the procedure and so, you won’t feel anything. But, as most patients have the root canal performed following an infection or severe damage to the tooth, it is easy to understand why the process is linked to dental discomfort!

What does it involve?

A root canal involves drilling down to the root(s) of the infected tooth and gently removing the infected debris.

Depending on how many roots need treating, the procedure may be split over 2 sessions. Once we have removed all of the infected material, we will then restore the strength to the tooth by packing it and concealing the entrance site with either a filling or a crown.

If completed correctly (which it always will be by our team), you can expect the procedure to last the rest of your life without a recurring infection or any discomfort.

Is there a recovery time?

Following a root canal, your tooth and/or gum may feel sore for a few days; this is normal.

And while we would not call this a ‘recovery time,’ you may want to eat softer foods for a while, to ensure that you don’t cause any discomfort to your newly treated tooth. Also, if you are still taking antibiotics after your oral infection, we would advise you to follow the precautions as listed on the medicine insert.

Are there other options?

In dental care, there are only two treatments for an infected tooth; the first is a root canal and the second is an extraction.

As our dentist in Coppull aims to restore as many teeth as they can, we will always aim to perform a root canal wherever possible. But, if your tooth is badly decayed or is extensively damaged, an extraction may be our only option.

Does it kill the tooth?

No, a root canal procedure does not kill the tooth; it won’t turn black or fall out, so don’t worry!

The treatment aims to restore the tooth and so, once it is completed and all associated sensitivity is resolved, you can use it as you would your other teeth, without any discomfort or concerns about a recurring abscess. Good news for any patient concerned.