We are pleased to offer patients a referral service in Endodontics
B.D.S. (Bristol) 1970, MSc (London).
John Lover graduated from Bristol in 1970 and promptly joined the army. During 27 years of military service he travelled extensively including spending two years at William Beaumont Army Medical Centre in Texas, where he first developed an interest in Endodontics. He later studied at London, gaining the degree of Dentistry and completing a research project on ultrasonic endodontic files.
John moved to Wells in 1996 and was admitted to the specialist Register in Endodontics in 2000 whilst also holding a part time post with the Ministry of Defence until May 2007.
He is also a part time clinical teacher at Bristol University Dental School.
Endodontic treatment normally becomes necessary when the pulp has become inflamed as a result of invasion by bacteria from the mouth. The bacteria get into the pulp through a cavity in the tooth caused by decay or through damage to the tooth caused by a blow. The bacteria multiply and spread through the pulp of the tooth which eventually dies. The effects of the bacteria can then spread to the bone supporting the tooth and produce an abscess. Each step of this process can be extremely painful but very occasionally the patient remains free of pain and unaware that anything is wrong. Once the pulp is damaged in this way, there are only two realistic options - endodontic treatment or extraction of the tooth. Antibiotics can only give temporary relief and risk the evolution of resistant bacteria - the so-called 'superbugs'.
Consultation and Assessment
One appointment of 30 mins £ 90.00
Single canal
Usually, 2 appointments of 30- 60 min from £ 325.00
Two canals
Usually 2 appointments of 60 min from £390.00
Three or more canals
Usually, 2 or 3 appointments of 60 min from £ 480.00
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