Dr. Sagi Shavit

Senior dentist with special interest in Endodontics in Darlington Endodontics center

Endodontics (Root Canal Treatment)

Dr. Sagi Shavit, a distinguished dentist with a special focus on Endodontics. As a valued member of the award-winning independent dental team situated in the heart of Darlington, County Durham, Dr. Shavit brings a wealth of expertise to the practice. Specializing in the latest advances in Endodontics, Dr. Shavit is passionate about providing cutting-edge Root Canal Treatment, offering a predictable alternative to extraction. you are welcome to join on a journey toward optimal dental health, guided by the skilled hands and unwavering dedication of Dr. Sagi Shavit.

• Visiting lecturer in Endodontics at Tipton Training.

• Endodontics module leader at City of London Dental School.

• Dentist with special interest in Endodontics at a Private Dental Practice, accepting referrals for complex endodontic treatments, including apicectomies.

• Associate Dentist, accepting referrals for endodontic and implant treatments.

• Winner of the prestigious GDP Prize, British Endodontic Society, for an instrument and technique that I developed. Published several articles in national dental magazines. Delivered a 2-day endodontic course in the North East.

• Winner ‘Clinical Case of the Month’ at Bupa Dental Care

• PG Diploma in Implantology-- City of London Dental School

• MSc in Endodontology --Chester University

• Graduated as DMD Bucharest st, Romania2009-- UMF “Carol Davila” Buchare

• English

• Endodontic (Root Canal) Treatments

  • Endodontic treatment is focussed on treating the nerve space inside teeth -the root canal. In healthy teeth, this space contains the dental pulp - a complex of blood vessels and nerve tissue. If the nerve in this space becomes irritated, the tooth becomes painful - this is the 'toothache' you can sometimes feel.

  • Bacteria in the root canal space can cause the nerve to be irritated and inflamed This process can cause acute sensitivity from a tooth making it very tender to hot and cold. Bacteria in this inflamed pulp can also irritate the ligament which holds the tooth in place. This can cause the tooth to be tender to bite on.

  • Once the nerve space in the tooth has died off, the acute sensitivity can reduce, however, a dental infection can then develop. The bacteria that is inside the space in the tooth can release toxins through the end of the root which can lead to a dental abscess where there is pus/ infection under the tooth.

  • Root Canal Treatment is a procedure where the space inside the tooth is disinfected to reduce the bacteria causing the pain. Once the space is cleaned and disinfected, the space in the tooth is then sealed with a Root Canal Filling. ​ To prevent bacteria re-entering the space in the tooth, a strong filling is placed to seal the access hole in the tooth. Back teeth are at an increased risk of breaking so a crown is often recommended to protect back teeth.

• Endodontic (Root Canal) Re-treatment

  • At your assessment appointment, a thorough examination of the tooth will be carried out. As well as looking for signs of cracks in the tooth, the tooth will also be assessed to see why the historical root filling has failed and how this failure can be managed. The pros and cons of treatments can then be discussed in addition to alternative treatment options.

• Endodontic Micro-surgery (apicectomy)

  • Endodontic surgery is a method of accessing the infected part of a tooth when a conventional approach is not possible.

  • Bacteria or old root canal material around the end of a root (apex) can cause chronic irritation / infection. We have a state of the art CBCT three dimensional x-ray machine which allows us to evaluate the area in great detail to plan your case thoroughly.

  • Working with an operating microscope allows treatment to be carried out in a controlled minimally invasive way which improves the prognosis of treatments with success rates of up-to 90%

  • Treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic, however, sedation can be arranged if required, for an additional fee. After the procedure, there are small stitches placed to hold the gum back in place and these can dissolve on their own after a week.

  • Bruising and tenderness around the area should be expected for a few days after the procedure and normal painkiller tablets you would take for a headache can be helpful in reducing any discomfort and swelling.