No. Modern root canal treatment is virtually painless. We use local anesthesia that completely numbs the tooth and surrounding area. With our rotary endodontic technology, the procedure is faster and gentler than ever. Most patients report it feels no different from getting a regular filling. The pain people associate with root canals is actually from the infection — the treatment relieves that pain.

For most cases, we complete root canal treatment in a single sitting lasting 45–90 minutes. Our advanced rotary endodontic system and laser disinfection allow us to clean, shape, and fill the canals in one visit. Complex cases — such as severely curved canals, large abscesses, or teeth with multiple canals — may require 2 visits. Your dentist will tell you exactly how many visits your case needs.

A properly done root canal with a well-fitted crown can last a lifetime. The key factors are: quality of the root canal treatment, proper crown placement, and good oral hygiene. With regular brushing, flossing, and 6-month dental checkups, your treated tooth will serve you for decades. Our rotary technique and laser disinfection ensure the highest success rates.

Yes, but with some precautions: Wait 2–3 hours after treatment until the anesthesia wears off (so you don’t bite your cheek or tongue). For the first 24 hours, eat soft foods on the opposite side of the treated tooth. Avoid hard, crunchy, or sticky foods. Once the permanent crown is placed (usually within 1–2 weeks), you can eat normally on the treated tooth.

Without treatment, the infection will wpread and worsen. The pulp won’t heal on its own. You may develop an abscess (pus-filled infection), experience increasing pain, and eventually the tooth will need to be extracted. The infection can also spread to the jawbone and, in rare cases, to other parts of the body. Early RCT saves the tooth, prevents complications, and is far less expensive than extraction + replacement.

Laser-assisted root canal treatment offers significant advantages: better disinfection (the laser kills bacteria that rotary instruments can’t reach), reduced post-treatment discomfort, and faster healing. We use laser technology as part of our standard RCT protocol — there’s no additional cost or discomfort. It’s simply the highest standard of care we provide to every root canal patient.

Root canal treatment has a success rate of 90–95% when done properly. Failures can occur due to: missed canals, curved canals that are hard to clean, delayed crown placement, or new decay. If a previously treated tooth becomes re-infected, we can perform a retreatment or an apicoectomy (surgical root-end removal) to save the tooth. Our advanced imaging and magnification minimize the risk of failure.

Root canal saves your natural tooth; extraction removes it permanently. RCT + crown costs ₹6,000–₹15,000 and preserves your tooth for life. Extraction + implant replacement costs ₹20,000–₹35,000 and is a surgical procedure. RCT preserves the jawbone, maintains bite alignment, and requires no surgery. We always recommend saving your tooth whenever possible. Extraction is a last resort.

Yes. CGHS, ECHS, and ESI all cover root canal treatment. We are empanelled with all three government schemes. Bring your insurance card to your appointment and our team will verify your coverage and process the claim. Most or all of the RCT cost is covered for eligible beneficiaries. The crown may have separate coverage — we’ll explain your specific coverage before starting.

After treatment: (1) Avoid chewing on the treated side until the crown is placed. (2) Brush and floss normally — just be gentle around the treated tooth. (3) Take prescribed medications — antibiotics if prescribed, painkillers as needed. (4) Attend your follow-up for crown placement within 1–2 weeks. (5) Once crowned, treat it like any other tooth — regular cleaning and 6-month checkups.