Root Canal or Dental Implant? Why Seeing a Dentist Trained in Both Makes All the Difference
- Jorvik Dental Practice
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
If you've been told you may need a root canal or a dental implant, you may be wondering which treatment is right for you.
At Jorvik Dental Practice, we believe every patient deserves honest, evidence-based advice. That's why Principal Dentist Mrs. Tris Harrison BDS, MSc (Endodontology), PGDip Implant Prosthodontics (RCS Eng) has undertaken advanced postgraduate training in both root canal treatment (endodontics) and dental implant dentistry. She holds an MSc in Endodontology with Distinction and a postgraduate Diploma in Implant Prosthodontics accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
This unique combination of qualifications allows patients to receive unbiased recommendations based solely on what will provide the best long-term outcome for their oral health.
Why Saving Your Natural Tooth Is Usually the Best Option
In modern dentistry, preserving your natural tooth is almost always the preferred choice when it has a good long-term prognosis.
A root canal treatment removes infection from inside the tooth, relieves pain, and allows you to keep your natural tooth. When performed to a high standard and restored correctly, a root canal-treated tooth can often last for decades.
As a dentist with an advanced MSc in Endodontology, Mrs. Tris Harrison carefully assesses whether your tooth can be successfully saved before considering extraction.
Every tooth is evaluated based on:
The extent of infection
Remaining healthy tooth structure
Bone support
Previous dental treatment
Long-term prognosis
Your overall oral health
At Jorvik Dental, our philosophy is simple:
If your tooth can be predictably saved, we'll do everything we can to preserve it.
When Is a Dental Implant the Better Choice?
Unfortunately, not every tooth can be saved.
Some teeth have severe fractures, extensive decay below the gumline, advanced bone loss, or damage that makes long-term success unlikely.
In these situations, a dental implant may provide the most predictable and durable solution.
Because Tris Harrison is also highly trained in implant dentistry, she can confidently guide patients through every stage of treatment—from extraction and bone preservation to implant placement and the final restoration—all within a comprehensive treatment plan.
Root Canal vs Dental Implant: Which Is Better?
This is one of the most common questions patients ask.
The honest answer is:
Neither treatment is universally better.
The right choice depends on your individual circumstances.
Factors include:
Whether the tooth can be predictably restored
Bone quality
Gum health
Bite forces
Cosmetic considerations
Long-term prognosis
A dentist who only performs implants may naturally recommend extraction more readily. Likewise, a clinician focused only on root canal treatment may be inclined to save teeth that have a questionable prognosis.
A dentist trained in both disciplines has no reason to favour one treatment over another.
Instead, every recommendation is based on one question:
"What gives this patient the healthiest and longest-lasting outcome?"
The Jorvik Dental Difference
At Jorvik Dental Practice in York, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive dentistry under one roof.
By combining expertise in:
Root canal treatment
Dental implants
Restorative dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry
Preventive care
we are able to offer patients complete treatment planning without unnecessary referrals. The practice also uses modern digital technology, including an in-house CBCT scanner and digital scanning, to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Why Patients Choose Tris Harrison
With more than 20 years of clinical experience, Mrs. Tris Harrison has built a reputation for gentle, patient-centred dentistry, particularly for nervous patients.
Her advanced postgraduate qualifications in both Endodontology and Implant Prosthodontics are relatively uncommon among general dental practitioners and enable her to manage complex cases with confidence.
Patients benefit from:
Honest, unbiased treatment recommendations
Advanced expertise in saving teeth
Comprehensive implant treatment planning
Continuity of care from diagnosis to completion
Fewer referrals to multiple practices
Modern digital technology
Gentle, personalised care
The Best Treatment Is the One That's Right for You
Choosing between a root canal and a dental implant isn't about selecting the newest or most expensive treatment.
It's about making the right clinical decision.
Sometimes that means preserving your natural tooth with expertly performed root canal therapy.
Other times, replacing a tooth with a dental implant provides the best long-term solution.
At Jorvik Dental Practice, you'll receive clear explanations, honest advice, and a personalised treatment plan designed around your individual needs—not around the limitations of the treatments available.
Book Your Consultation at Jorvik Dental Practice
If you're experiencing tooth pain, have been told you may need a root canal, or are considering replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant, arrange a consultation with Mrs. Tris Harrison at Jorvik Dental Practice.
Discover why patients across York trust our practice for advanced, evidence-based dental care that always puts their long-term oral health first.
Visit Jorvik Dental Practice or call 01904 340640 to arrange your consultation.
Comments