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Specialist endodontist
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Tim is a specialist endodontist - he specializes in root canal
treatment. He qualified from the University of Bristol in 1988 after
winning a number of prizes including the BDA medal, and completed his
post-graduate studies at the Eastman Dental Institute.
He
completed the programmes for both the Certificate in Restorative
Dentistry and the Diploma in Restorative Dental Practice, and is a
Fellow of the International College of Dentists.
Inside each
root is a nerve (or 'pulp') which can become inflamed. To avoid the
formation of an abscess (which would eventually cause pain), the
endodontist carefully removes all the nerve tissue and fills the
'canals' inside the root. Tim uses a high magnification microscope to
show him the inside of the root while he is working. Your dentist will
either refer you to Tim for an initial consultation, or for treatment
to be started. If a consultation is advisable Tim will discuss with you
the treatment that would be involved and advise you on the likely
outcome. A treatment appointment is likely to last for 1½ - 2 hours. It
is very unlikely that you will feel any discomfort - a combination of
gentleness and effective local anaesthesia usually ensures a
comfortable experience. Low dose digital x-rays will be used.
He
is very involved in post-graduate education and lecturing in both
endodontic and restorative dentistry, and also runs hands-on courses.
Tim is married with 2 young children and lives in London.
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