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Root Canal Treatment to Save Infected or Damaged Teeth

A specialised procedure best handled by trained Endodontists, offering painless, affordable care to treat infection and save your natural tooth.

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Worried that a root canal (RCT) is painful?

Modern RCT at Clove Dental is completely painless with local anesthesia and advanced rotary tools. It removes infection, saves your natural tooth, and helps you chew comfortably again all in a stress-free experience.

Root canal treatment is suitable at any age from children with deep decay to older adults. RCT remains the most effective way to save a natural tooth when infection reaches the inner layers.

What are Root Canal Treatments?

A root canal is needed when decay, injury, or infection reaches the tooth’s inner pulp, causing pain, sensitivity, or swelling. The infected tissue is removed, the canals are thoroughly cleaned, disinfected, and sealed, and the tooth is later strengthened with a crown to restore full function.

Most treatments are completed in 1–2 sittings and are performed by Endodontists or certified dentists trained in advanced root canal techniques.

This procedure saves your natural tooth, stops infection from spreading, relieves discomfort, and helps you chew comfortably again. Clove Dental uses rotary endodontics, digital imaging, and gentle, predictable techniques for a comfortable, long-lasting result.

Symptoms That May Require Root Canal Evaluation

Pain

Swelling

Sensitivity

How Does Root Canal Treatment Work?

A root canal works by eliminating infection from inside the tooth and protecting it from recurring damage.

Digital X-rays help determine the exact depth of the canals, while rotary endodontic tools ensure precise cleaning and shaping. Once disinfected, the canals are tightly sealed to block bacteria. Finally, a crown reinforces the tooth for durability, restoring natural function and appearance.

Note: At Clove Dental, we use precision imaging and rotary endodontics to make your RCT painless, predictable, and long-lasting.

Why Choose Clove Dental for Root Canal Treatment?

Advanced Technology & Equipment

Digital X-rays, apex locators, rotary endodontics & lasers ensure highly precise treatment.

Specialist Expertise

Experienced Endodontists and trained specialists performing every procedure.

Largest Root Canal Patient Base

3.5 Lakhs+ successful root canal treatments performed every year.

Standardised Protocols Across 650+ Clinics

Same quality care at every location.

Advanced Sterilisation & Audited Standards

10× safety protocols, regular audits ensure 90% success.

Comfortable, Painless Experience with lasers

Advanced minimally invasive techniques for quicker, smoother recovery.

Choose the Right Dental Treatment for Tooth Pain

Clove provides root canal treatments using advanced imaging, modern rotary tools, and strict sterilisation protocols to ensure predictable, long-lasting results.

Price Range: Root Canal

₹ 4,600 - 10,500*

Advanced rotary endodontics

for precise cleaning and shaping

Digital imaging

for accurate diagnosis and canal mapping

Strict sterilisation

(10x safety protocols)

Flexible EMI options

for crowns or additional treatments

Note: The final cost depends on your specific treatment needs. For associated surgeries, or advanced procedures like apexification, re-RCT, apisectomy, hemisection, root resection, etc., additional charges may apply. Your dentist will assess your case and recommend the most suitable option during consultation, with standardized pricing across all Clove clinics

Root Canal vs Filling vs Extraction: Making the Right Choice

When Is a Filling Enough?
A filling works only for small, early cavities. If decay is limited to the outer layers of the tooth and there is no constant pain, a filling can stop the problem early.

When Do You Need a Root Canal?
When decay reaches the tooth nerve, a root canal is required. It removes infection, relieves pain, and saves your natural tooth—usually in 1–2 comfortable visits.

Extraction: The Last Resort
Extracting a tooth should be avoided unless absolutely necessary. Tooth loss leads to bone loss, shifting teeth, food lodgement, and future dental problems. Replacing a tooth later can cost up to 5× more and may involve surgery.

Choose wisely and act quickly. Saving your natural tooth is more affordable and better for your long-term health.

Talk to an Experienced Endodontist at Clove Dental

Endodontists are specially trained to understand complex tooth anatomy and accurately identify infection. Back teeth often have multiple canals, making expert-led root canal treatment essential for safe and predictable results.

Expert Endodontists

Performed by specialists with advanced RCT training.

Quick Appointments

Fast scheduling across 650+ clinics.

Safe & Confidential

Your information is protected and never shared.

Happy Patients

50K+ successful RCTs with long-term results.

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Why Choose Clove Dental

Advanced 10× Safety & Sterilisation

Strict 4-step sterilisation and safety protocols at Clove Dental Clinics for a fully protected treatment environment.

Expert Endodontists

Root canal performed by certified endodontists and dentists with advanced RCT training, with full-time in-house experts at all 715+ clinics for quicker access to care.

Precision Technology for Better Outcomes

Digital X-rays, apex locators, and rotary endodontics used alongside 100% genuine materials enable precise treatment and contribute to consistently high success rates at Clove Dental.

Standardised Care Across 715+ Clinics

Same quality care at every location.

Accessibility Across India

With 715+ clinics in 26+ cities, access care anywhere—your records stay digital, clinics are open on weekends, with late appointments available.

Step-by-Step Root Canal Treatment Procedure

Step 1 :
Examination & X-ray

Your dentist evaluates the tooth and takes a digital X-ray to check infection depth, number of roots and canals and proceed with planning the treatment.

Step 2 :
Local Anaesthesia

The tooth and surrounding area are gently numbed to ensure a completely painless experience.

Step 3 :
Pulp/Infected Tissue Removal

The infected or damaged pulp is carefully removed to stop the source of pain and infection.

Step 4 :
Cleaning & Shaping

Along with rotary tools, laser technology is often used to improve canal disinfection and support long-term treatment success.

Step 5 :
Filling the Canals

A biocompatible material is used to seal the canals with a sealer inside the canals to prevent reinfection and protect the tooth from within.

Step 6 :
Next Step After RCT Completion - Crown Placement

Once the infection is treated, a crown helps reinforce the tooth and prevent future damage. Your dentist will suggest the appropriate crown type to ensure long-term durability.

Types of Root Canal Treatment

Gummy smile treatment
Single-Visit RCT

Completed in one sitting for cases with minimal infection using advanced rotary tools for faster relief.

Removing soft tissue
Laser-Assisted RCT

Uses laser energy for deeper disinfection, improved cleaning, and quicker healing.

Treating tongue frenulum
Retreatment RCT

Done when a previously treated tooth develops new infection or was not fully healed the first time.

Removing soft tissue
Apicoectomy

A minor surgical procedure to remove the tip of the root when standard RCT isn’t sufficient.

Crown Lengthening
Hemisection

The damaged or diseased root of a multi-rooted tooth is removed while preserving the remaining functional & healthy portion.

Removing soft tissue
Apexification

For young permanent teeth with incomplete root formation; helps close the root end so the tooth can be saved.

Removing soft tissue
Pulpectomy (For Kids)

Complete removal of infected pulp from primary (milk) teeth to relieve pain and preserve the tooth until it naturally falls out.

Removing soft tissue
Pulpotomy (For Kids)

Removes only the infected top portion of pulp in children while keeping the root pulp healthy and intact.

Talk to an Experienced Endodontist at Clove Dental

Endodontists are specially trained to understand complex tooth anatomy and accurately identify infection. Back teeth often have multiple canals, making expert-led root canal treatment essential for safe and predictable results.

Expert Endodontists

Performed by specialists with advanced RCT training.

Quick Appointments

Fast scheduling across 650+ clinics.

Safe & Confidential

Your information is protected and never shared.

Happy Patients

50K+ successful RCTs with long-term results.

Enter Details to get free consultation

Please enter your name Please enter a valid number
Captcha

Or call us directly at 1800-309-3232

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment (RCT) removes infected or dead pulp tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and disinfects the root canals, then seals them with biocompatible material to prevent reinfection. The procedure saves a tooth that would otherwise require extraction. Clove Dental has performed over 2 lakh root canal treatments with consistently high clinical success rates.

Modern root canal treatment is designed to relieve pain, not cause it. The severe pain usually comes from the infection inside the tooth, and RCT removes that source of infection. With modern techniques and advanced instruments, most patients feel comfortable during the procedure and describe it as similar to getting a dental filling.

Some root canal treatments can be completed in a single sitting of around 45–60 minutes, especially if the infection is limited. However, teeth with severe infection or multiple canals may require 2–3 visits to ensure the infection is fully cleaned before sealing the tooth. Your dentist at Clove Dental will recommend the best treatment plan after examination and X-rays.

During root canal treatment, after numbing the area using a local anaesthetic solution, the dentist first creates a small opening in the tooth to access the infected pulp. The damaged tissue inside the canals is then removed, and the canals are cleaned, shaped, and disinfected using specialised instruments and antibacterial solutions. Once the infection is cleared, the canals are sealed with a biocompatible material, and the tooth is restored with a filling or crown for protection.

Root canal treatment helps save a natural tooth by removing infection from inside it. However, teeth that require RCT are often already weakened due to deep decay, large cavities, or previous damage. A dental crown is placed over the treated tooth to restore its strength, protect it from cracking, and help it function normally while chewing. With a properly fitted crown and good oral care, a root canal-treated tooth can continue lasting for many years. Dentists at Clove Dental usually recommend placing the crown within a few weeks after completing RCT for long-term protection.

Mild soreness or sensitivity for a few days after treatment is completely normal and usually settles with prescribed medicines. Most patients can return to work and normal daily activities the very next day. It is best to avoid chewing on the treated side until the permanent crown is placed. Full recovery is generally completed within a week.

In most cases, yes. Saving your natural tooth through root canal treatment is usually better than removing it. Tooth extraction can lead to bone loss, shifting of nearby teeth, and the need for replacements like implants or bridges, which are more complex and expensive. RCT helps preserve your natural tooth structure, chewing function, and overall oral health.

You may need root canal treatment if you have severe tooth pain, prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold foods, swelling near the tooth, a darkened tooth, or a gum boil caused by infection. Sometimes, deep decay or infection may only be visible on a dental X-ray. Dentists at Clove Dental use digital X-rays and clinical examination to determine whether RCT is needed.

Root canal treatment has a very high success rate, especially when performed using modern techniques. However, in some cases, infection may return if the tooth is not sealed properly, a crack develops, or the crown is delayed. At Clove Dental, advanced cleaning techniques and precision instruments are used to improve long-term treatment success. If needed, failed root canals can often be retreated successfully.

Patient Speaks

Real smiles, real stories. Here's what our patients love about their CLOVE Dental experience!

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I had a great experience with clove.I went there for my daughter's root canal. Very polite staff. Very clean clinic. *highly recommended* . Really happy...

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i was visited amar colony clove dental for my root canal treatment.really happy with my painless root canal and capping.Doctors made me very comfortable.Thanks a lot Dr. Anuj and Dr Madhavi.

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Rct treatment done very well by Dr. Madhvi Rana.

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I got my root canal and crown done by Dr Madhavi Rana and I am fully satisfied and happy.i will recommend always.

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Last Reviewed by Clove Clinical Team on Mar 5, 2026 | Written by Dr. Shreya BDS, PGDCC.

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