A root canal removes infection from inside the tooth, cleans and seals the canals, and lets you keep your natural tooth. With modern anaesthesia and careful technique, it usually feels much like having a filling.
Is it right for you?
- Severe or lingering toothache, especially at night
- Pain when chewing or sensitivity to hot that lasts
- A swelling or pimple on the gum near a tooth
- A deep cavity or a cracked tooth reaching the nerve
What happens, step by step
- Examination and X-ray to see the roots and infection
- Local anaesthesia so the area is fully numb
- Infected pulp removed; canals cleaned, shaped and disinfected
- Canals filled and sealed
- A crown placed to protect the tooth from breaking
Aftercare
- Avoid chewing hard food on that side until the crown is fitted
- Take medicines exactly as prescribed
- Call us if swelling increases or pain gets worse after 3 days
Questions
Does a root canal hurt?
The tooth is fully numbed first, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain. The pain you had before treatment usually settles quickly afterwards.
Is it better to remove the tooth?
Keeping your own tooth is almost always better for chewing, appearance and the bone. Removing it usually means paying later for an implant or bridge.
Treated by
Dr. Arun Sharma
Visits
1 to 2 visits, plus 1 to 2 for the crown
Recovery
Mild tenderness for 2 to 3 days is normal
Cost
Written estimate before treatment starts
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