Specialist Endodontist · Clifton Gardens 2088
Endodontist near Clifton Gardens
By car, our Crows Nest clinic is 11 to 16 minutes from Clifton Gardens. Its specialist endodontists, Dr Omar Ikram and Dr Jasmine Holgate, treat infected and injured teeth. Referral not required.
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Clifton Gardens to Hume Street, Crows Nest
Clifton Gardens sits on the Chowder Bay side of Mosman. Morella and Thompson streets lead to Prince Albert Street, then Queen and Canrobert streets reach Holt Avenue. From Military Road, head west and continue on Falcon Street into Crows Nest.
- 6.4 km, roughly 11 to 16 minutes outside peak
- Hume Street council car park, free for 2 hours
- Buses on Bradleys Head Road and Military Road
- Victoria Cross Metro, then one stop to Crows Nest
When a Clifton Gardens patient should see a specialist
Clifton Gardens dentists usually call in a root canal specialist at one of three moments. The diagnosis is unclear, the tooth is difficult, or treatment has gone wrong. For example:
- Pain moving between upper and lower teeth
- A tooth that tests normal but aches
- A molar with unusual roots
- A root canal that never settled
- A knocked front tooth, weeks later
Teeth darkened by old knocks also suit our endodontic specialists on the Lower North Shore.
Why Choose Us
Clifton Gardens patients choose Specialist Endo for reasons that hold up to scrutiny.
One specialty
Both specialists limit their practice to endodontics, from routine root canals to surgery.
Built for complexity
Calcified canals, cracks and retreatments are handled with microscopes, CBCT and ultrasonic tools.
Sedation on site
IV sedation takes place in the day surgery facilities across the hall from our clinic.
Parking or Metro
Free 2-hour Hume Street parking, or Metro to Crows Nest and a 2-minute walk.
4.6/5 Average Rating
27+ Years of Experience
✓ Member of American Assoc. Endo
Root canal treatment options for Clifton Gardens
Most referrals from Clifton Gardens involve one of four treatments. Each is planned around keeping your own tooth for the long term.
- Root canal work to remove damaged pulp
- Retreatment and canal location for a root canal that failed
- Cracked tooth diagnosis and treatment with a clear opinion
- Apicoectomy when infection remains at the root tip
How a specialist approaches your tooth
Root canal treatment for Clifton Gardens patients relies on two tools. The dental operating microscope gives a magnified, brightly lit view of the pulp chamber floor. That is how a fourth canal is found or a fine crack traced. 3D CBCT imaging shows root curvature, the site of infection and a root’s position near the nerve or sinus. IV sedation is given in the day surgery across the hall.
How it Works
Treatment happens in three steps, and your own dentist finishes the job.
First visit
We review any X-rays you bring, see how the tooth responds to testing and look closely with the microscope. A CBCT scan is added if needed. You go home with a diagnosis.
Treatment at Specialist Endo
Root canal work, retreatment or surgery happens under local anaesthetic, and most teeth need one or two visits. For fearful patients, IV sedation is available in the day surgery.
Restoring the tooth
A report with images goes to your general dentist, who places the crown or permanent filling. Your dentist then monitors the tooth with X-rays at check-ups.
Why Clifton Gardens patients are in good hands
The practice is run by two registered specialist endodontists. Dr Omar Ikram co-invented the EndoPrep app and holds BDS (Otago), FRACDS, MClinDent (London), MRD (Edinburgh), FICD and FPFA. Dr Jasmine Holgate, BDent, DClinDent, FICD, is the practice’s second specialist. Both completed three years of postgraduate specialist study.
- A modern, purpose-built clinic at 34 Hume Street
- Microscopes and 3D CBCT imaging
- IV sedation for anxious and phobic patients
- Care coordinated with your Mosman-area dentist
For dentists in Clifton Gardens
To refer from Clifton Gardens or anywhere in the Mosman Council area, complete our referral form. Attach current radiographs with a summary of symptoms, prior treatment and medical history. Phone ahead for trauma or acute swelling. Expect a report after the consultation, plus a completion report with images. Afterwards, you place the crown or permanent restoration as usual.
Clifton Gardens FAQs
Answers on routes, symptoms, retreatment and visit preparation.
What is the quickest driving route from Clifton Gardens?
Take Morella Street and Thompson Street to Prince Albert Street, then Queen Street and Canrobert Street to Holt Avenue. Drive west on Military Road and continue on Falcon Street into Crows Nest. Expect 6.4 km and roughly 11 to 16 minutes when traffic is light.
Is there a dentist near Clifton Gardens who does root canals?
Yes, though we are specialists rather than a general practice. Specialist Endo in Crows Nest, 6.4 km from Clifton Gardens, handles root canal problems only. Keep your local dentist for check-ups and fillings. They also place the crown once our part of the treatment is done.
The pain has gone. Can I leave the tooth alone?
It is not a good idea. When a toothache stops suddenly, the pulp has often died rather than healed. Infection can then spread quietly into the bone and cause swelling later. An assessment tells us whether the tooth still needs treatment.
Should I retreat a failed root canal or get an implant?
In most cases, retreatment is worth trying first. Keeping your own tooth preserves bone and your natural bite, and retreatment is less invasive than extraction and implant surgery. We assess the tooth with CBCT imaging before recommending either path.
Can I fill in my medical history before I travel?
Yes. The medical history form is on our website and can be completed before your first visit. It lets the specialist review your medications and conditions in advance. Bring your referral letter and any recent X-rays too. If driving, allow a few minutes to park on Hume Street.
Book a consultation from Clifton Gardens
Call (02) 9129 0009 or use our appointment request page to book. Find us at Suite 301, Level 3, 34 Hume Street, Crows Nest, about 6.4 km from Clifton Gardens.
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