Endodontics
Root Canal Treatment
Save your natural tooth
Overview
Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed pulp from inside a tooth, cleans the canals and seals them to save the tooth.
Common signs you may need it
Severe toothache, lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, swollen gums, darkened tooth or a pimple on the gum.
What happens during treatment
Local anaesthesia; access opening; cleaning and shaping of canals; filling with sealing material; crown placement.
Recovery
Tenderness for 2–3 days. Avoid chewing hard food on the tooth until the crown is fitted.
Risks and precautions
Missed canals, instrument separation, re-infection. A crown greatly improves long-term success.
Expected visits
1–3 visits
Indicative cost
₹3,000 – ₹10,000 per tooth, crown extra (indicative)
Costs vary by city, clinic and case. Last reviewed 2026-10-30.
This guide is for education only and is not a diagnosis. Facial swelling, fever or difficulty swallowing needs urgent care.