Root Canal

A Root Canal Treatment (RCT) is a dental procedure used to save a tooth that is badly decayed, infected, or damaged. Instead of removing the tooth, the dentist carefully removes the infected pulp (the soft tissue inside the tooth), cleans and disinfects the canals, and seals them with a special filling. Finally, the tooth is restored with a crown or filling for strength and protection.

Why do you need Root Canal?

  • Severe toothache, especially when chewing
  • Prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold
  • Swelling or tenderness in the gums
  • A cracked or injured tooth exposing the nerve

Frequently Asked Questions

The infection may worsen, causing severe pain, abscess formation, tooth loss, and even spreading infection to other areas.

Most root canals can be completed in 1–2 visits, depending on the complexity of the tooth.

Some mild sensitivity or soreness for a few days is normal, but it usually resolves with medication.

With proper care and a crown, a root canal-treated tooth can last a lifetime.

  • Saves your natural tooth
  • Relieves pain and infection
  • Restores normal chewing and bitting
  • Prevents further spread of infection
  • Strenthens tooth with a crown or filling