Specialist Endodontist · Lane Cove 2066
Endodontist near Lane Cove
Root canal specialists Dr Omar Ikram and Dr Jasmine Holgate practise in Crows Nest. It is 5 to 8 minutes’ drive from Lane Cove. They treat infection and cracks. No referral needed.
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Getting to Crows Nest from Lane Cove
From Lane Cove village, the 3.4 km drive runs down Northwood Road to River Road. Greenwich Road then climbs to the Pacific Highway. Drivers from Longueville share the same run. Allow 5 to 8 minutes outside peak, and a little longer when the highway is busy.
- Parking: free for 2 hours at the Hume Street council car park
- Bus: services from the Longueville Road and Burns Bay Road interchange
- Metro: Crows Nest station is about 2 minutes on foot
When a Lane Cove tooth needs a specialist
Dentists in Lane Cove handle many simple root canals themselves. They usually refer to a specialist endodontist on the Lower North Shore when a case looks harder than usual:
- Toothache that lingers after hot or cold
- Pain on biting that X-rays cannot explain
- A swelling or small pimple on the gum
- A root-filled tooth that is tender again
Unsure? Call and describe your symptoms first.
Why Choose Us
Four practical reasons people make the short trip from Lane Cove to Crows Nest.
Minutes from home
River Road and Greenwich Road bring you to Hume Street in about 5 to 8 minutes.
Two registered specialists
Dr Omar Ikram and Dr Jasmine Holgate are registered specialists in endodontics, not general dentists.
Sedation on site
Day surgery across the hall means IV sedation is an option for anxious or phobic patients.
No referral needed
Book directly by phone. We still work alongside your regular Lane Cove dentist.
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27+ Years of Experience
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Root canal treatment near Lane Cove
Every procedure here aims to keep your natural tooth. These are the usual reasons for a visit from the Lane Cove side:
- Root canal therapy for inflamed or infected pulp
- Root canal retreatment when an earlier filling has failed
- Cracked tooth treatment, from diagnosis to stabilising
- Internal bleaching for a darkened root-filled tooth
Knocks from sport or falls are managed here too.
What a specialist endodontist does differently
The main difference is visibility. A dental operating microscope magnifies the inside of the tooth, so small or hidden canals can be found.
Before complex work, a 3D CBCT scan shows the number and curve of the canals. The plan is settled before the tooth is opened. For anxious Lane Cove patients, day surgery facilities across the hall allow treatment under IV sedation.
How it Works
Most Lane Cove patients finish care in three stages.
Assessment in Crows Nest
We examine and test the tooth and take any imaging needed. Then we explain the diagnosis and your options, so you can decide before any treatment begins.
Treatment under magnification
Your root canal or retreatment is done under local anaesthetic and the microscope, usually over one or two visits. IV sedation can be arranged for nervous patients.
Restoration with your dentist
We send a report and images to your Lane Cove dentist. They place the crown or permanent filling that protects the treated tooth over the long term.
Who treats Lane Cove patients
Dr Omar Ikram holds a BDS from Otago, FRACDS, an MClinDent from London and an MRD from Edinburgh. Dr Ikram’s fellowships include FICD and FPFA, and co-invented the EndoPrep app. Dr Jasmine Holgate, also a specialist endodontist, holds BDent, DClinDent and FICD.
- Care coordinated with your Lane Cove dentist
- A purpose-built endodontic clinic at 34 Hume Street, Crows Nest
- Operating microscopes and 3D CBCT imaging in the clinic
- Day surgery across the hall, so IV sedation is available
For dentists in Lane Cove
Practices across the Lane Cove Council area can refer through our online referral form. Attach recent periapical radiographs and a short note on symptoms, previous treatment and medical history. When treatment is complete, the patient returns to you with a report and post-operative images for the definitive restoration.
Questions from Lane Cove patients
Straight answers on getting here, specialists and costs before your first visit.
Where can I get root canal treatment near Lane Cove?
At Specialist Endo, Level 3, 34 Hume Street, Crows Nest. It is 3.4 km from Lane Cove, about 5 to 8 minutes' drive via River Road and Greenwich Road. Two registered specialist endodontists see patients there, and you can book without a referral.
Does my root canal need a specialist, or can my dentist do it?
It depends on the tooth. Many general dentists treat straightforward front teeth well. Molars with curved or narrow canals, failed root fillings and suspected cracks are better handled under a microscope. Your dentist can refer you, or you can book an assessment yourself.
Can I get to Hume Street from Lane Cove village by bus?
Yes. Buses leave the Lane Cove interchange at Longueville Road and Burns Bay Road. They run along the Pacific Highway through St Leonards to Crows Nest. Get off near Hume Street, and the clinic at number 34 is a short walk away.
My root canal from years ago aches again. Is retreatment worth it?
Often, yes. A root-filled tooth that becomes tender may have a missed canal, a leaking filling or a new crack. Retreatment under the microscope aims to fix the cause and keep the tooth. A CBCT scan helps show which problem you have.
Will I know what it costs before anything starts?
Yes. Fees are discussed after your assessment and before any treatment begins. The crown is placed by your own dentist, so their practice quotes that cost separately. Ask us if anything in the plan is unclear, and we will go through it.
Book an assessment from Lane Cove
Call (02) 9129 0009 or book online and we will confirm a time. Bring any recent X-rays and a list of your medications. No referral is needed.
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