Root Canal Treatment Ask a Specialist Based in London

[Arcendo]

Hi everyone,

I’m Dr. Ashok Reddy, a specialist endodontist based in London. I’ve treated many patients who were anxious about root canal procedures, so I wanted to offer support here in the forum.

If you're based in or around London and have questions about root canal treatment — what it involves, if it’s painful, or what recovery is like — feel free to ask me. I'm happy to provide honest, easy-to-understand answers.

My goal is to help people keep their natural teeth and feel more comfortable about dental care. Thanks for welcoming me to this community!
“If you'd like more info, feel free to visit my website — just search for Arcendo Endodontics London.”

 

[Djc123]

Hi.

I had this root canal done by my general dentist 10 years ago. It has recently become infected and I am wondering whether an endodontist would be able to retreat it. Really hoping to save the tooth. Is it best to retreat or extract at this stage?

Also - is anyone able to tell me what the big black square is on the xray? I thought the infection was the black shadow directly under the root but the big square is alarming me.

Any help appreciated.