How many visits does it take?

Often one to two visits depending on the tooth and infection.

Do I need a crown afterward?

Usually yes, especially for back teeth, to protect against cracking.

Restorative & Implants

Saving the tooth, not just treating the pain

Root Canal Treatment

Painless, precise care to save a tooth that's under threat.

One to two visits, roughly 60–90 minutes each

Typical duration

Mild soreness for a few days is normal and settles quickly with basic care.

Recovery

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Overview

When decay or infection reaches the inner pulp of a tooth, a root canal removes the damaged tissue and seals the tooth — relieving pain and saving a tooth that would otherwise need extraction.

Is this right for you?

Patients with persistent tooth pain, especially with hot or cold
Anyone with a deeply decayed or cracked tooth
Patients wanting to save a tooth rather than extract it

Signs to watch for

Persistent tooth pain, especially with hot or cold
A deeply decayed or cracked tooth
Lingering pain after a filling

Why patients choose this

Saves a tooth that would otherwise need extraction

Relieves the pain caused by the underlying infection

Typically no more uncomfortable than getting a filling

What to expect

Diagnosis

X-rays confirm the extent of infection.

Numbing

The area is fully numbed before any work begins.

Cleaning the canal

Infected tissue removed and the canal cleaned and shaped.

Sealing & crown

The tooth is sealed, then typically capped with a crown.

Technology used

Digital X-ray for diagnosis
Precision canal-cleaning instruments
Custom crown for long-term protection

Treatment duration

One to two visits, roughly 60–90 minutes each

Exact timing depends on your specific case — confirmed at consultation.

Recovery

Mild soreness for a few days is normal and settles quickly with basic care.

Common questions

Done under local anaesthesia — typically no more uncomfortable than a filling.

Meet our doctors

A team our patients have trusted for 17 years.

Dr. Neha Kulsum

Proprietor · Root Canal Specialist & Cosmetic Dentist · 12+ years experience

Dr. Neha specialises in painless root canal treatments, smile designing, cosmetic dentistry, crowns and bridges, restorative procedures, and preventive oral healthcare — always with a strong emphasis on precision, comfort, and patient satisfaction. She believes every smile is unique, and takes the time to understand each patient's individual needs before building a treatment plan that prioritises both long-term oral health and aesthetics. As the clinic's proprietor, she carries forward a legacy that began in 1995 — integrating modern dental technology and evidence-based practice with the same gentle, unhurried approach that's kept generations of the same families coming back.

"Your smile is our priority, and your trust is our greatest achievement."

Dr. Shyama Pramod

BDS, MDS, FPOS · Orthodontist

MDS — Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
Fellowship in Surgical Orthodontics
RGUHS rank holder
Pierre Fauchard Academy award recipient (South Asia Division)
Braces & clear aligner treatment planning

Dr. Shyama plans and manages orthodontic treatment — braces and clear aligners — including cases that need a combined surgical and orthodontic approach. She holds an MDS in orthodontics alongside a Fellowship in Surgical Orthodontics, graduated as a rank holder from RGUHS, and has been recognised by the Pierre Fauchard Academy for its South Asia division.