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June 17, 2026SPECIALIST ENDODONTICS | BRISTOL
Endodontics is the area of dentistry concerned with diagnosing and treating problems affecting the soft tissue inside your teeth, known as the dental pulp, and the tissues surrounding the roots.
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SPECIALIST ENDODONTICS | BRISTOL
At Stoke Lane Dentistry, our Specialist Endodontist, Dr Armineh Arzandeh, provides advanced root canal treatment, re-treatment and expert diagnosis of complex dental pain. Whether you've been referred by your dentist or are seeking specialist advice yourself, our priority is to identify the cause of your problem, relieve discomfort and preserve your natural tooth wherever possible.
Who is specialist endodontic treatment for?
Endodontics is the area of dentistry concerned with diagnosing and treating problems affecting the soft tissue inside your teeth, known as the dental pulp, and the tissues surrounding the roots.
When a tooth becomes inflamed, infected or damaged, specialist endodontic treatment may offer an opportunity to save it.
We can help investigate:
• Persistent or severe toothache – Pain that doesn’t settle, keeps returning or is difficult to pinpoint.
• Sensitivity to hot or cold – Particularly when discomfort lingers or becomes increasingly painful.
• Dental infections and abscesses – Swelling, tenderness or infection associated with a tooth.
• Cracked or damaged teeth – Assessing whether a damaged tooth can be preserved.
• Failed or problematic root canal treatment – Persistent symptoms or infection following previous treatment.
• Dental trauma – Injuries to teeth following accidents or sporting incidents.
• Complex root canal anatomy – Teeth with narrow, curved or difficult-to-locate canals.
• Pain following crowns or cosmetic dental treatment – Investigating symptoms that may be associated with the tooth nerve or surrounding tissues.
→ Not every painful tooth needs root canal treatment. Accurate diagnosis is the first step towards choosing the right care.
Your Specialist – Dr Armineh Arzandeh
When it comes to root canal treatment, specialist expertise can make all the difference, particularly when a tooth has complex or difficult-to-find root canals.
Having worked in both general dental practices and specialist referral centres across Bristol, Dr Armineh Arzandeh understands when a tooth may benefit from specialist care.
Unlike a general dentist who provides a wide range of treatments, Armineh dedicates her clinical practice to endodontics — diagnosing tooth pain, treating infected root canals and helping patients save their natural teeth.
This focused experience means she is highly skilled in managing complex cases, including teeth with intricate, narrow, curved or difficult-to-locate root canals.
Using advanced dental operating microscopes, Armineh can examine the tooth under high magnification and illumination, helping her identify fine anatomical details and locate canals that may be difficult to see with the naked eye. This precision is particularly valuable when treating complex teeth or repeating root canal treatment that has previously been unsuccessful.
Armineh combines this specialist expertise with a calm, reassuring approach. She understands that many patients arrive in pain or feeling anxious, and takes time to explain the diagnosis, treatment options and what to expect.
Her goal is simple: to give every tooth the best possible chance of being saved through accurate diagnosis, specialist expertise and meticulous treatment.
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What to expect
1. Your specialist consultation
We’ll begin by listening to your concerns, discussing your symptoms and reviewing your dental history, including any previous treatment.
2. Finding the cause
Armineh will carefully examine the affected tooth and may carry out specialist diagnostic tests and appropriate imaging to help identify the source of pain
aging to help identify the source of pain or infection.
3. Understanding your options
We’ll explain our findings, whether root canal treatment is appropriate and any alternatives. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions before deciding how to proceed.
4. Your treatment
If root canal treatment is recommended, the inflamed or infected tissue inside the tooth is removed. The root canal system is carefully cleaned, disinfected and sealed to help prevent reinfection.
Treatment is usually carried out under local anaesthetic, with your comfort a priority throughout.
5. Protecting your tooth
Following treatment, your tooth may require a permanent filling or crown to restore its strength and function.
We’ll explain the next steps and work with your referring dentist where appropriate to ensure continuity of care
Nervous about root canal treatment? We're here to help.
We understand that the thought of root canal treatment can make some patients feel anxious, particularly if they’ve experienced dental pain or difficult treatment in the past.
At Stoke Lane Dentistry, your comfort is just as important as your treatment.
Dr Armineh Arzandeh combines specialist endodontic expertise with a calm, gentle approach, taking time to explain each step and help you feel at ease.
For patients who are particularly nervous, we also offer sedation options, including inhalation sedation and intravenous (IV) sedation, subject to individual assessment and suitability. Sedation can help you feel more relaxed and comfortable while receiving the specialist dental care you need.
Root canal treatment is designed to relieve pain and preserve your natural tooth wherever possible. With effective local anaesthesia and appropriate sedation when needed, even complex treatment can be a more comfortable experience than you might expect.
Our aim is simple: expert treatment, a reassuring experience and the confidence to receive the care you need.
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Frequently asked questions
General dentists routinely provide root canal treatment. A Specialist Endodontist has undertaken additional recognised training in diagnosing and treating complex problems affecting the dental pulp and root canal system.
Specialist assessment can be particularly helpful for difficult diagnoses, complicated root anatomy, previously treated teeth and persistent dental pain.
Root canal treatment is normally carried out under local anaesthetic. Most patients can be kept comfortable during the procedure, although some discomfort may occur afterwards as the surrounding tissues recover
Root canal treatment is designed to preserve a natural tooth affected by pulp inflammation or infection. Whether a tooth can be saved depends on its overall condition, including cracks, remaining tooth structure and the health of the surrounding tissues.
Pain following previous treatment can have several causes, including persistent infection, a crack, problems with the restoration or pain originating from another tooth or structure.
A specialist assessment can help establish the cause before further treatment is recommended.
In some cases, yes. Root canal re-treatment involves reassessing and treating a previously treated root canal system. Whether this is appropriate depends on the tooth’s condition and the reason the original treatment has not been successful
No. You can contact Stoke Lane Dentistry directly to arrange a specialist consultation, or your regular dentist can refer you for assessment and treatment.
Yes, where appropriate. We work collaboratively with referring dentists and communicate our findings and treatment outcomes so patients can return to their regular dentist for ongoing care.
Sedation for adults & children
Dental anxiety shouldn't prevent you from getting the care you need. Our experienced team offers IV and inhalation sedation to help make treatment more comfortable and manageable. This could be particularly effective for parents, nervous adults and people who have avoided treatment for years.
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