1. What is Root Canal Treatment?

A procedure to treat infected teeth by cleaning and filling the tooth pulp and canals.

2. Why Root Canal Treatment?

  • Necessary when the pulp becomes inflamed or infected due to deep decay, repeated dental procedures, cracks, or injury.
  • Untreated infection can cause pain or abscess, and the procedure helps save the tooth from extraction.

3. Intentional Root Canal Treatment

Done when tooth trimming is needed (e.g., for bridges or teeth with deep decay). Prevents infection or severe sensitivity.

4. Single Sitting Root Canal

Can be completed in one sitting to reduce appointments and healing time. Some cases may require multiple sittings.

5. Benefits of Root Canal Treatment

  • Relieves pain.
  • Prevents infection spread.
  • Halts abscess formation.
  • Preserves natural biting force.
  • Improves chewing efficiency.
  • Protects surrounding teeth.
  • Avoids the need for tooth replacement.

6. Painless Root Canal Treatment

Local anesthesia, sedation options, advanced techniques (like digital imaging and rotary endodontics). Gentle approaches and post-treatment pain management.

7. Steps in Root Canal Treatment

  • Diagnosis (X-rays)
  • Numbing (local anesthesia)
  • Isolation (rubber dam)
  • Access Opening (drilling a small hole)
  • Cleaning and Shaping (removal of infected tissue)
  • Filling the Canals (with gutta-percha)
  • Sealing the Tooth (temporary or permanent filling)
  • Follow-Up Care (restoration like crown if necessary)

8. Precautions After Root Canal Treatment

  • Avoid eating immediately.
  • Stick to soft foods.
  • Manage pain with recommended medications.
  • Maintain oral hygiene.
  • Avoid chewing on the treated tooth if temporary.
  • Monitor symptoms.
  • Attend follow-up appointments.
  • Limit physical activity for a few days.

9. Cost of Root Canal Treatment

Starting from Rs 4000.

10. Repeat Root Canal Treatment

Needed if the tooth becomes reinfected or the original treatment fails due to persistent infection, incomplete cleaning, new decay, or damaged fillings.

  • Diagnosis and X-rays
  • Numbing
  • Accessing the Tooth (removing old filling or crown)
  • Cleaning and Refilling the Canals
  • Sealing the Tooth
  • Follow-Up Care (possible crown or restoration)