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Root Canal Treatment

Root Canal Treatment

Overview

About This Treatment

Root canal treatment removes infected or damaged tissue from inside the tooth, relieving pain and saving the tooth from extraction. Modern techniques and anaesthetics make the procedure comfortable and efficient.

Typical Duration

60–90 minutes per appointment

Price Range

$800–$1,500

Benefits

Key Benefits

  • Saves your natural tooth
  • Eliminates infection and pain
  • Modern rotary instruments for comfort
  • High success rate (over 95%)
  • Prevents need for extraction
  • Restores full tooth function

Process

Treatment Process

  1. 1

    Diagnosis & X-Rays

    We take detailed X-rays to assess the extent of infection and plan the treatment.

  2. 2

    Local Anaesthetic

    The area is thoroughly numbed so you feel no pain during the procedure.

  3. 3

    Pulp Removal

    The infected or damaged pulp tissue is carefully removed from the root canals.

  4. 4

    Canal Shaping & Cleaning

    The canals are shaped, cleaned, and disinfected using specialised instruments and solutions.

  5. 5

    Filling & Crown

    The canals are filled with a biocompatible material, and a crown is placed to protect the tooth.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a root canal hurt?+
Modern root canal treatments are performed under local anaesthetic and are no more uncomfortable than a standard filling. Most patients experience immediate relief from the pain of infection.
How long does a root canal take?+
Most root canal treatments are completed in one or two appointments, each lasting about 60–90 minutes.

Locations

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