🦠 Root canal treatment

A root canal saves a tooth whose nerve is infected or dying by cleaning out the inner chamber and sealing it. It usually relieves pain rather than causing it.

What affects the cost of root canal treatment

• Which tooth — molars have more canals and take longer
• Whether it is a first treatment or a retreatment
• If a crown is needed to protect the tooth afterwards
• Whether a specialist endodontist is involved

Root canal treatment cost by city

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Frequently asked questions

Is a root canal painful?

With modern anaesthesia, most people find it no more uncomfortable than a filling. It is the infection beforehand that usually hurts.

Is it better to extract the tooth?

Saving the tooth is usually the best option when possible, because it preserves your bite and avoids the need for an implant or bridge.

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