Root Canal Treatment In Chennai

What is Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment is the process to eliminate bacteria from infected root canal ( dental caries) and prevent reinfection of the tooth.

Benefits of Root Canal

• Can save your natural tooth from extracting if done at right time .
• Painless procedure
• Efficient and cost effective
• Aesthetic crowns
• Function like a natural tooth

What can Root Canal Treatment help with?

• Deep decay
• Repeated dental procedures on the tooth
• Faulty crown
• Crack or chip in the tooth
• Fractured tooth

Root Canal Treatment Procedure

• Preoperative x-rays will be taken
• Infected pulp will be removed
• Inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and disinfected
• Root canal will be filled and sealed with a rubber like material called gutta-percha.
• Finally, tooth is restored with a crown or filling for protection.

How much does Root Canal Treatment cost in Chennai?

Average Root canal treatment price in Chennai is between INR 3500 – 4500

How many times to visit for complete root canal treatment?

Maximum 2-3 visits

crown necessary for root canal treatment?

Yes

• To restore fragile tooth
• Protect tooth from sensitivity
• Retain a natural looking colour
• Prevent infection

How painful is rct?

Its completely painless

How long does root canal treatment last?

It may last for lifetime depending on the maintenance of the patients

You do laser assisted rct?

Yes we do!

How do i know i need rct?

• Deep decay
• Severe pain and sensitivity
• Fractured tooth
• Discoloration of the tooth

can i get a veneer on RCT tooth?

Yes, only for front teeth.

Instructions to be followed prior to root canal procedure?

Ask the patient to

• Relax
• Eat something
• Take an over the counter pain medication ( optional)

Instructions to be followed after the root canal treatment?

After each appointment, when anesthetic has been used, lips, teeth and tongue may be numb for several hours.

So avoid chewing on the side of treated tooth until numbness worn off

• Avoid chewing sticky foods
• Avoid bitting hard foods.
• Chew on the opposite side for 2 days if possible
• Take the prescribed medications
• Maintain the oral hygienie ( proper brushing and flossing technique)