Specialist Endodontist · Gladesville 2111
Endodontist near Gladesville
Gladesville patients can book directly, without a referral, with specialist endodontists in Crows Nest, 15 to 22 minutes’ drive away. Treatments range from first root canals to retreatment and root-tip surgery.
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Getting from Gladesville to our Crows Nest rooms
Gladesville is split between the City of Ryde and the Municipality of Hunter’s Hill. From Victoria Road, take Ryde Road, the same route Hunters Hill drivers use, to Burns Bay Road through Lane Cove. Next come Centennial Avenue, Epping Road and the Pacific Highway. Plan on 15 to 22 minutes off peak, more when Victoria Road is busy.
- Hume Street council car park, free for two hours
- Lane Cove buses connect to St Leonards
- Victoria Road buses reach the city and the Metro
What an endodontist does, and does not do
An endodontist is a root canal specialist with a further three-year degree. We do not do check-ups, cleans, crowns or implants. We do:
- Find the cause of unexplained pain
- Save teeth with infected or dead pulps
- Retreat failed root canals
- Manage cracked and injured teeth
Afterwards, your own Gladesville or Ryde dentist places the crown, as with all our specialist endodontic care on the Lower North Shore.
Why Choose Us
Why the drive from Gladesville to a specialist is worth planning.
Depth of training
A specialist degree in endodontics on top of dental school, held by both specialists.
Complete diagnostic kit
Microscopes and 3D CBCT under one roof, so diagnosis does not need a second trip.
Sedation without hospital
IV sedation runs in the day surgery facilities across the hall from the clinic.
Simple booking
No referral needed. Tell reception you are coming from Gladesville when you book.
4.6/5 Average Rating
27+ Years of Experience
✓ Member of American Assoc. Endo
Where Gladesville patients get root canal treatment
Many Gladesville patients need root canal treatment or a retreatment of older work. The specialists perform every procedure below at the Crows Nest clinic.
- Root canal therapy to clean and seal an infected tooth
- Root canal retreatment where earlier canals were missed
- Apicoectomy for persistent infection at the root tip
- Cracked tooth treatment after mapping the crack
Why the specialist approach suits a longer trip
When each visit means a drive from Gladesville, getting it right first time matters. The microscope shows the whole floor of the pulp chamber, so extra canals are found rather than guessed at. CBCT maps the roots before the tooth is opened. Rotary and ultrasonic systems then disinfect canals more completely than hand files alone. IV sedation is offered in the day surgery across the hall.
How it Works
Three stages of treatment for someone coming from Gladesville.
Consultation in Crows Nest
We examine the tooth, run pulp tests and review your dentist's radiographs. A CBCT scan is added if it affects the plan. You receive a diagnosis and written fees.
Treatment under magnification
Your specialist works through the microscope throughout, using local anaesthetic. One or two appointments suit most teeth. IV sedation across the hall suits very anxious patients.
Restoration in Gladesville
Once the canals are sealed, your own dentist places the crown or permanent filling. A report with images goes to them, so they know exactly what was done.
Who treats Gladesville patients at Specialist Endo
Dr Omar Ikram, BDS (Otago), FRACDS, MClinDent (London), MRD (Edinburgh), FICD, FPFA, is a specialist endodontist and EndoPrep app co-inventor. Dr Jasmine Holgate, BDent, DClinDent, FICD, practises with Dr Ikram in Crows Nest. For phobic patients, IV sedation is given in the day surgery facilities across the hall.
- Both hold specialist registration in endodontics
- A clinic purpose-built for endodontic treatment
- Operating microscopes and 3D CBCT scanning in-house
- The Apex Conference Centre for dentists’ education
Referrals from Gladesville and Ryde dentists
Dentists in Gladesville and the Ryde area can use our online referral form. Include the latest periapical film, tooth number, symptoms, any prior root canal work and your crown plan. We report after diagnosis and after completion. The patient then returns to you for the final restoration. Case questions are welcome on (02) 9129 0009.
Gladesville patients frequently ask
Answers on keeping trips down, self-referral, retreatment, pain and when to see a specialist.
Gladesville is a long way. How can I keep the number of trips down?
Tell reception you are travelling from Gladesville when you book. Most root canals need a consultation and one or two treatment visits. A CBCT scan at the first visit helps us plan, so the number of appointments is clear early.
Can I refer myself, or does a dentist fill in the form?
You can refer yourself. The referral form is designed for dentists, but patients simply phone (02) 9129 0009 or use the contact page. We ask for your dentist's details so we can request X-rays and send them a report afterwards.
Who can retreat a failed root canal near Gladesville?
A specialist endodontist is the usual choice. At our Crows Nest clinic, 15 to 22 minutes away, old fillings and posts are removed under the microscope, missed canals are found and the tooth is resealed. A CBCT scan first shows whether retreatment is likely to work.
Is a root canal painful, or is that reputation out of date?
It is out of date. With modern local anaesthetic, most patients find the procedure no more uncomfortable than a filling. Treatment usually relieves pain rather than causing it. Patients with severe anxiety can have IV sedation in the day surgery across the hall.
Does my toothache need an endodontist or my regular Gladesville dentist?
Start with your dentist if you can be seen quickly. Pain that lingers after hot or cold, wakes you at night or brings swelling suggests pulp involvement. A specialist can help with that. If you cannot get an appointment, phone us for advice.
Make a booking from Gladesville
Phone (02) 9129 0009 or send us a message through the website. Bring any X-rays and a list of your medications to the first visit. No referral is needed.
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