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What is a root canal treatment?

Root canal treatment (also known as endodontic treatment) is a procedure undertaken when there is any infective or inflammatory state inside your tooth (the pulp) which cannot be brought back to normal form or function with the help of other dental procedures.

How many appointments are required to complete a root canal treatment?

It is usually a multi-step procedure but a one-time visit root canal treatment can also be done if the conditions are favourable for the same which is usually decided by the severity of the infective state or extent of damage to the tooth

When do you need require a Root Canal Treatment

These are few indicators that you might need a root canal treatment:

• a) Severe pain while chewing or biting
• b) Pimple like appearance on gums
• c) Chipped or cracked tooth
• d) Prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold food even after consumption
• e) Deep decay of tooth
• f) Unusual Darkening of gums
• g) Sudden trauma to teeth

Why choose root canal treatment?

Root canal treatment is virtually a pain-free procedure and often leaves you with less discomfort during recovery than if you have your natural tooth extracted. Patients who experience root canals are six times more likely to describe it as painless than patients who have had a tooth extracted!