What is Root canal treatment?
Root canal treatment is also called endodontic treatment and is performed to treat severely infected or decayed tooth by removing the infected pulp and replacing it with root filling. The dental pulp is the centre-most part of the tooth that contains blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue. This procedure is performed when the tooth cannot be saved by a tooth filling. It helps relieving tooth pain and infection and restores normal tooth function.
When is root canal treatment recommended?
What is Professional Dental / Teeth Cleaning?
Professional teeth cleaning is a process that helps to remove dental stains, plaque and tartar deposited on the teeth with the help of clinical instruments in a dental clinic. This in turn helps in maintaining healthy gums, prevents dental decay and bad breath in the oral cavity. Professional teeth cleaning is one step further than teeth cleaning at home as it effectively removes the hard deposits over the surface of the teeth and beneath the surface of the gums.
Root canal treatment can help relieve pain, control infection, and preserve your natural tooth, allowing you to maintain normal chewing function.
Helps restore the tooth structure and chewing function while preserving the natural tooth.
Relieves tooth pain and helps prevent the spread of infection to surrounding tissues.
Provides a cost-effective way to save the natural tooth and potentially avoid more extensive dental treatment.
Root canal treatment involves carefully removing infected pulp, cleaning and sealing the root canals, and restoring the tooth to protect its strength and function.
The dentist examines your symptoms and the condition of the tooth. Dental X-rays help assess the extent of infection, decay, and the condition of the root canals.
Local anaesthesia is administered before the procedure to numb the affected tooth and surrounding area, helping ensure a comfortable treatment experience.
The tooth may be isolated using a dental dam to keep the treatment area clean, dry, and protected from saliva contamination.
A small opening is made in the tooth to access the infected pulp. The diseased pulp tissue is carefully removed from the crown and root canals using specialised endodontic instruments.
The root canals are cleaned, shaped, and disinfected using specialised instruments and irrigation solutions to remove bacteria, infected tissue, and debris.
The cleaned root canals are filled and sealed with a biocompatible material called Gutta-Percha. This helps prevent bacteria from entering the canals again.
The access opening is temporarily sealed to protect the treated tooth until the final restoration or dental crown is placed.
Before placing the crown, an impression or measurement of the tooth is taken using impression material. The impression or the measurement is sent to the lab for permanent crown manufacturing. The crown is recommended to protect the tooth from fracture and maintain its strength against chewing forces.
TREATMENT TIME & COST
The duration and cost of root canal treatment vary depending on the complexity of the case, the severity of infection, and the number of visits required.
1–2 Hours
In many cases, root canal treatment can be completed in a single sitting lasting approximately 1–2 hours.
2–5 Visits
Complex cases, including severe infection or calcified root canals, may require multiple appointments to thoroughly disinfect and complete the treatment.
₹6,000–₹10,000
The cost of root canal treatment in Bangalore generally ranges from ₹6,000–₹10,000, excluding the cost of the dental crown. The final cost depends on treatment complexity.
Post Root Canal Treatment instructions
FAQ’s – Root Canal Treatment
With proper care and a crown, the treated tooth can last a lifetime.
Persistent toothache, sensitivity to hot or cold, swelling, and discoloration are common signs.
The only alternative is tooth extraction, which may require costly replacements like implants or bridges.
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