Specialist Endodontist · Kurraba Point 2089
Endodontist near Kurraba Point
Kurraba Point locals reach our specialist endodontists in Crows Nest in 6 to 9 minutes by car. We treat abscesses, cracked teeth and failed root canals. Referral not required.
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Kurraba Point to Crows Nest, by road
From Kurraba Point, head uphill to Military Road, then west along Falcon Street. Kurraba Road leads to Wycombe Road, which meets Military Road in Neutral Bay. Hume Street is a short turn off the Pacific Highway.
- Car: allow 6 to 9 minutes outside peak.
- Parking: first 2 hours free at the Hume Street council car park.
- Bus: Wycombe Road and Military Road services reach North Sydney, one Metro stop from Crows Nest.
When Kurraba Point dentists call an endodontist
These are the situations where a Kurraba Point dentist usually suggests a root canal specialist, such as our endodontists serving the Lower North Shore.
- A tooth that throbs when you lie down
- A soft swelling in the gum
- A gum pimple that comes and goes
- A root canal from years ago failing
- Complex or calcified canal anatomy
A painless gum pimple still needs attention. The infection does not clear on its own.
Why Choose Us
Four facts about Specialist Endo that matter if you travel from Kurraba Point.
Under 10 minutes
Wycombe Road, Military Road and Falcon Street bring you to Hume Street in Crows Nest.
Two hours free
The Hume Street council car park near the clinic offers free 2-hour parking.
Specialists, not generalists
Dr Omar Ikram and Dr Jasmine Holgate hold specialist registration in endodontics.
Sedation without hospital
Day surgery facilities across the hall make IV sedation possible for anxious patients.
4.6/5 Average Rating
27+ Years of Experience
✓ Member of American Assoc. Endo
Root canal treatment for Kurraba Point patients
An abscess in a Kurraba Point tooth is usually treated first with root canal treatment. When that is not enough, we work from the root tip.
- Root end surgery through a small opening in the gum
- Retreatment of an old root canal with complex anatomy
- Cracked tooth treatment when biting brings a sharp pain
- Irrigation and medication to disinfect the canal system
Equipment that matters for an abscessed tooth
An abscess shows that infection has reached the bone, but not which canal is responsible. A CBCT scan taken in the clinic shows the size of the infection, the root involved and any untreated canal.
Under the dental operating microscope, canal openings are visible in detail. Ultrasonic cleaning systems push disinfectant into spaces a file cannot reach. IV sedation is offered through the day surgery across the hall.
How it Works
The pathway for a Kurraba Point patient has three stages.
Examination and imaging
We assess the tooth, test the pulp and take a CBCT scan if the infection or anatomy is unclear. You hear the diagnosis, the recommended treatment and its cost before proceeding.
Treatment under the microscope
A root canal, retreatment or root end surgery is done under local anaesthetic. Most patients compare it to a filling. Anxious patients can ask about IV sedation when booking.
Final restoration elsewhere
We send a report and images to your general dentist, who places the crown or filling. That restoration seals the tooth. A review with us may confirm the infection has healed.
Why Kurraba Point patients rely on Specialist Endo
Dr Omar Ikram is a Specialist Endodontist. Dr Ikram’s qualifications are BDS (Otago), FRACDS, MClinDent (London), MRD (Edinburgh), FICD and FPFA, and co-invented the EndoPrep app. Dr Jasmine Holgate is a Specialist Endodontist with a BDent, DClinDent and FICD.
Their modern Crows Nest clinic has dental operating microscopes, 3D CBCT imaging, rotary instrumentation and ultrasonic cleaning systems. Sedation needs no separate hospital visit, thanks to day surgery facilities across the hall.
For dentists in Kurraba Point
General dentists in the North Sydney Council area caring for Kurraba Point patients can use our referral form. Include the tooth number, recent radiographs, symptoms and swelling, and any antibiotics or previous treatment. The patient then returns to you with a report and images for the final restoration.
Before you book from Kurraba Point
Common questions from Kurraba Point patients about buses, referrals and root end surgery.
Is there a bus from Kurraba Point that gets me near Specialist Endo?
Yes, with one change. Buses along Wycombe Road and Military Road run to North Sydney. From Victoria Cross, take the Metro one stop to Crows Nest and walk about 2 minutes to Hume Street. The Kurraba Point ferry only serves Circular Quay.
Can my regular dentist just do the root canal instead?
Often, yes, and many do. Dentists refer when the tooth is difficult: a molar with hidden canals, a failed previous root canal, a suspected crack or a large infection. A specialist referral usually means the tooth needs the microscope and CBCT imaging.
Do you do general dental work for Kurraba Point locals?
No. Specialist Endo provides endodontic care only: root canals, retreatment, cracked teeth and root end surgery. Your usual dentist looks after check-ups, cleans and the final crown. They can refer you to us, or you can book directly.
What is root end surgery and when is it needed?
Root end surgery removes the root tip and infected tissue through a small opening in the gum. It is used when infection persists after a root canal and retreatment is not possible or has not worked. It is done under local anaesthetic, with IV sedation available.
I have a pimple on my gum but no pain. Is that urgent?
It should be assessed soon, even without pain. A gum pimple is usually a sinus tract draining infection from a tooth root. Call (02) 9129 0009 or ask your dentist to refer you so the tooth can be examined.
Arrange an appointment from Kurraba Point
Call (02) 9129 0009 or book online through our contact page. Mention any swelling or a gum pimple when you ring, so we can advise you on timing.
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