Specialist Endodontists · Willoughby 2068
Endodontist near Willoughby
From Willoughby, Specialist Endo in Crows Nest is 7 to 10 minutes down Willoughby Road. Our root canal specialists diagnose stubborn toothache and save infected or cracked teeth. No referral needed.
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Willoughby Road: the direct route here
One road links Willoughby with Crows Nest and our endodontic practice for the Lower North Shore. Willoughby Road runs south to within a short walk of Hume Street. Outside peak the drive is about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Alternative: Orchard Road and Mowbray Road to the Pacific Highway.
- Parking: the first two hours are free at the Hume Street council car park.
- Bus: Willoughby Road services stop close to Hume Street.
- Rail: the Metro from Chatswood is one stop.
When a Willoughby dentist is unsure about a tooth
Many referrals are about diagnosis, not drilling. The question is often which tooth hurts, or whether the pulp can recover.
- Pain that is hard to pin down
- Tender to bite, but a normal radiograph
- A shadow at an old root tip
- A lump or gum boil that drains
- Cold pain that will not fade
Root canal treatment for Willoughby patients starts with the right diagnosis. If a tooth cannot be saved, we say so clearly.
Why Choose Us
Why Willoughby patients make the short trip rather than settle for guesswork.
Diagnosis first
Pulp tests, bite tests and CBCT imaging find the real cause before any tooth is opened.
Ten minutes away
Willoughby Road leads straight to Crows Nest, by car or by bus.
Endodontics only
Complex canals and retreatments are everyday work for Dr Ikram and Dr Holgate.
Sedation option
The neighbouring day surgery facilities make IV sedation possible for nervous patients.
4.6/5 Average Rating
27+ Years of Experience
✓ Member of American Assoc. Endo
Root canal treatment close to Willoughby
Treatment is planned tooth by tooth. A first root canal on a front tooth differs from retreating a crowned molar, and your visits reflect that. Your Willoughby dentist places the final crown.
- Primary root canal therapy for irreversible pulpitis
- Root canal retreatment when hidden canals were missed
- Treatment for a cracked tooth before the crack spreads
- IV sedation for nervous or phobic patients
Equipment that changes the outcome
Two tools set a specialist clinic apart. A dental operating microscope magnifies and lights the inside of the tooth. 3D CBCT imaging reveals extra canals, root fractures and bone loss that a flat radiograph hides. Ultrasonic tips remove old filling material during retreatment. Nervous patients can have IV sedation in the day surgery across the hall.
How it Works
How treatment runs when you travel from Willoughby.
First visit
A consultation confirms which tooth is involved and why. Expect pulp tests, radiographs and possibly a CBCT scan. We explain the findings plainly and agree a plan before booking treatment.
The root canal
Treatment happens under local anaesthetic and a rubber dam, viewed through the microscope. Canals are cleaned, medicated if infected, then filled. Simple teeth may finish in one visit; complex ones usually need two.
Final restoration
Your Willoughby dentist places the permanent crown or filling, guided by our full report and images. A review radiograph some months later confirms the bone around the root is healing.
Meet the endodontists Willoughby patients see
Dr Omar Ikram trained at Otago (BDS), London (MClinDent) and Edinburgh (MRD). Dr Ikram is FRACDS, FICD and FPFA, and co-invented the EndoPrep app. Dr Jasmine Holgate completed a BDent and a DClinDent and is FICD. Their clinical focus is diagnosis and saving teeth.
- Each is a registered specialist endodontist
- Purpose-built endodontic clinic on Hume Street, Crows Nest
- Day surgery across the hall for sedation
- Reports to your Willoughby dentist at each stage
Referring from a Willoughby practice
We treat your patient, then return them to you for the final restoration. Dentists throughout the City of Willoughby can send the referral form with current radiographs, the presenting symptoms and any planned restorations. If the tooth sits under a recent crown, tell us so we can plan access conservatively.
Willoughby patients: your questions answered
Answers to what Willoughby locals ask before their first specialist visit.
Where can I get a root canal done near Willoughby?
At Specialist Endo, Level 3, Suite 301, 34 Hume Street, Crows Nest. It is 7 to 10 minutes down Willoughby Road outside peak. Dr Omar Ikram and Dr Jasmine Holgate are specialist endodontists, and you can book on (02) 9129 0009 without a referral.
Should a specialist do my root canal instead of my dentist?
It depends on the tooth. Simple, single-canal teeth are often treated well by a general dentist. Molars with curved or calcified canals usually do better with a specialist. So do failed root canals and pain that is hard to place. We work under a microscope, with CBCT imaging.
Can I catch a bus from Willoughby to the clinic?
Yes. Buses heading south along Willoughby Road towards Crows Nest stop within a short walk of Hume Street. Driving takes about 7 to 10 minutes outside peak. The free two-hour council car park is on Hume Street.
My Willoughby dentist says my old root canal failed. Must it come out?
Not necessarily. Many failed root canals can be retreated, especially when a canal was missed or an old filling leaked. A CBCT scan shows what went wrong. If retreatment is not possible, an apicoectomy may still save the tooth.
Will Specialist Endo tell me the fee before treating my tooth?
Yes. Fees depend on the tooth and its complexity. They are confirmed after the consultation, not quoted over the phone. Ask reception about the consultation fee when you book. You can then decide on treatment with the full picture.
Book from Willoughby
Ring (02) 9129 0009 or complete the form on our contact page. Specialist Endo Sydney is at Level 3, Suite 301, 34 Hume Street, Crows Nest, straight down Willoughby Road.
Also near you: Artarmon, North Willoughby, Lane Cove North and the Lower North Shore page.