Keep your own tooth
Nothing chews or feels quite like a natural tooth. Saving it is almost always the best option.
Save the tooth. Stop the pain.
When decay reaches the nerve, a root canal removes the infection, cleans and seals the canals, and keeps your natural tooth. With modern anaesthesia and rotary instruments it feels much like a long filling.
- Duration
- 45–60 min
- Visits
- 1–2
- Recovery
- 1–2 days
- From
- ₹4,500
Restorative dentistry
Is this treatment right for you?
When decay reaches the nerve, a root canal removes the infection, cleans and seals the canals, and keeps your natural tooth. With modern anaesthesia and rotary instruments it feels much like a long filling.
- Lingering pain with hot or cold
- Pain when biting
- Swelling or a pimple on the gum
- A darkened tooth
Why patients choose it
The benefits
Relief, not pain
Profound local anaesthesia and rotary files mean most patients feel only pressure.
Often one sitting
Most root canals are completed in a single visit with an apex locator for precision.
Step by step
What to expect
Every step is explained before it happens. You can pause at any point.
- 1
Diagnose
A digital X-ray and vitality test confirm the nerve is involved.
- 2
Numb & isolate
Local anaesthesia, then a rubber dam keeps the tooth clean and dry.
- 3
Clean & seal
The infected pulp is removed, canals shaped and disinfected, then sealed.
- 4
Protect
A crown is usually fitted to protect the treated tooth for years to come.
Aftercare
Looking after your result
- Chew on the other side until the crown is fitted
- Mild tenderness for a day or two settles with simple painkillers
- Return for your crown within two to three weeks
FAQ
Root Canal Treatment: common questions
Is root canal treatment painful?
With modern anaesthesia it feels much like a filling. It is the infection that hurts, and the treatment relieves it.
Do I always need a crown afterwards?
For back teeth, almost always, since treated teeth become more brittle. We will advise for your tooth.
Is extraction a cheaper alternative?
Upfront, yes. But replacing the missing tooth later with an implant or bridge usually costs more.
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