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Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed pulp from inside a tooth, so the tooth can be saved instead of taken out.
Inside each tooth is the pulp, which holds its nerves and blood vessels. Deep decay, a crack or an injury can let bacteria reach the pulp, causing infection and pain. In root canal treatment the pulp is removed, and the canals are cleaned, disinfected and sealed.
Some infected teeth cause no pain at all and are found on an X-ray, which is one reason for regular check-ups.
Treatment usually takes one or two visits.
The tooth may feel tender for a few days. Avoid chewing hard food on it until the final filling or crown is in place, and keep brushing and flossing as usual.
Meet the doctor
Dr. Gagandeep Singh treats patients at both our clinics, in Aerocity, Mohali and Sector 50, Chandigarh. Every treatment starts with an examination and a clear explanation of your options, with their pros and cons, so you can decide with confidence.
Questions
The tooth is numbed with local anaesthesia, so the treatment itself should feel much like having a filling. It usually relieves the pain the infection was causing.
Usually one or two. A tooth with a severe infection may need an extra visit.
A treated back tooth becomes more brittle and can crack when you bite. A crown protects it so it lasts.
Antibiotics can reduce swelling for a while, but they cannot remove the infection inside the tooth. Without treatment it usually comes back.
Mohali clinic: SCO No 22, Citi Centre F Block, Aerocity · +91 62845 11485 · open every day
Chandigarh clinic: 1221, Progressive Society, Sector 50 · +91 99880 39686 · Mon–Sat, Sunday morning
