Liverpool: (02) 9129 8806 Wollongong: (02) 4208 0155
Clinical staff at Southwest Endodontic Centre

Your Root Canal Treatment Specialists

Led by AHPRA registered specialist endodontists, Southwest Endodontic Centre delivers expert root canal treatment, apical surgery, CBCT 3D imaging and dental trauma care — across Liverpool and Wollongong.

As the dedicated root canal specialists of South West Sydney, we help patients return to full dental health with confidence.

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Dr Deepak Chellappa with a patient at Southwest Endodontic Centre
Treatment room at Southwest Endodontic Centre

Why Choose Southwest Endodontic Centre?

Operating microscope on every case

Every root canal is performed under a 25× surgical-grade operating microscope.

AHPRA registered specialist endodontists

Three or more years of postgraduate specialist training — a protected title general dentists cannot use.

Same-day emergency appointments

Urgent root canal care available same-day across Liverpool and Wollongong.

In-house CBCT 3D imaging

On-site cone beam CT reveals canal anatomy and pathology that 2D X-rays miss.

Our Specialist Services

From routine root canal treatment to complex microsurgical and trauma cases.

Our Specialists

Meet the team

All three of our clinicians are AHPRA registered specialist endodontists, each with three or more years of full-time postgraduate training and ongoing contributions to research and dental education.

Dr Deepak Chellappa — Specialist Endodontist

Dr Deepak Chellappa

Liverpool & Wollongong

BDS (Griffith) DClinDent Endo (Otago) AHPRA Specialist

Completed his Bachelor of Dental Science at Griffith University and his Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Endodontics at the University of Otago in 2019, where he held a doctoral scholarship. Five years in general practice before specialising. Published multiple peer-reviewed papers.

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Dr Jimmy Chan — Specialist Endodontist

Dr Jimmy Chan

Liverpool

BDS (Adelaide) DClinDent Endo (Adelaide) MRACDS (Endo)

Completed both his Bachelor of Dental Science and his Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Endodontics at the University of Adelaide. Holds Membership of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in Endodontics. Three years in general practice before specialising.

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Dr Sara Namjou — Specialist Endodontist

Dr Sara Namjou

Wollongong

DDS (SBUMC) MDS Endo (Tehran) AHPRA Specialist

Completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2008 and a Master of Dental Science in Endodontics at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2014. Over a decade of experience in complex endodontic cases. Spent three years as an Assistant Professor teaching and researching in endodontics before moving to Australia.

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ℹ All three practitioners hold current specialist registration with AHPRA in the specialty of Endodontics. Specialist registration can be verified on the public register at ahpra.gov.au.

Why a Specialist & Our Technology

Specialist training. Advanced technology. Better outcomes.

AHPRA registered specialist endodontists

Three or more years of full-time postgraduate training — a protected title general dentists cannot use.

Operating microscope on every case

Every root canal performed under a 25× surgical-grade microscope for precision beyond the naked eye.

In-house CBCT 3D imaging

Cone beam CT reveals fractures, canal anatomy and pathology that standard X-rays cannot show.

Digital radiography

90% less radiation than film — high-resolution images sent electronically to your dentist same day.

Higher success rates

Published evidence consistently shows better outcomes when specialists treat complex and retreatment cases.

In-house CBCT 3D imaging unit at Southwest Endodontic Centre
Transparent Fees

Fixed-fee endodontic care

Your patient knows exactly what treatment will cost before it begins. A written quote is provided at booking. Fees below are indicative and subject to change.

Consultation
$300

Includes radiographs

Anterior / Premolar RCT
$2,100–$2,700

Fixed quote at booking

Molar RCT
$2,700–$3,500

Fixed quote at booking

Apical Surgery
$1,500–$2,500

Fixed quote at booking

Additional items such as core restorations, post removal or fractured instrument removal are quoted separately.

HICAPS Available Payment Plans ✅ Health Fund Rebates
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Practice Hours

Monday – Friday8:30 am – 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Same-day emergency appointments available — call us directly.

Book an Appointment

Book an Appointment

Liverpool:
(02) 9129 8806

Wollongong:
(02) 4208 0155

info@swendo.com.au

Locations

Liverpool
Shop 1/420 Macquarie Street
Liverpool NSW 2170

Wollongong
G04/38 Atchison Street
Wollongong NSW 2500

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions we hear most from patients and referring dentists.

Root canal treatment has an unfair reputation. Modern specialist endodontic treatment — performed under local anaesthesia with the operating microscope — is typically no more uncomfortable than having a filling placed. Most patients report feeling pressure or vibration rather than pain. For patients with significant dental anxiety, both oral and IV sedation are available.

Most straightforward root canal treatments are completed in one or two appointments of 60–90 minutes. Complex cases — significantly infected teeth, calcified canals, or retreatments — may require additional appointments. A clear treatment plan and written quote is provided before starting any treatment.

For most molars and premolars, yes — once the nerve has been removed the tooth is more brittle and a crown protects it from fracture. Anterior teeth without large existing restorations may not require a crown. Your general dentist will place the final restoration, and we will make a specific recommendation in our report.

Areas we serve — South West Sydney

Specialist endodontic treatment for patients referred from dentists across South West Sydney. Referrals also welcomed from our Wollongong Endodontics practice for Illawarra patients.

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