Root canal treatment (RCT) in Kakinada
Treatment to save an infected or badly decayed tooth, patients most often describe it as painless.
What it is
A root canal treatment saves a tooth whose inner pulp, the soft tissue holding its nerves and blood supply, has become infected or inflamed, usually through deep decay, a crack, or an old injury. Instead of removing the tooth, the dentist cleans out the infected pulp, disinfects the space inside and seals it.
It is the treatment that lets you keep a tooth that would otherwise have to come out. Patients here often say their root canal felt painless.
What to expect at a visit
- The area is fully numbed before anything begins, so the procedure itself feels similar to having a filling.
- The infected pulp is removed, the inside of the tooth is cleaned and disinfected, then sealed.
- A crown is often fitted afterwards to protect a tooth that has been weakened.
- Mild tenderness for a day or two afterwards is normal and settles with ordinary pain relief.
How many visits
The clinic offers single-sitting root canal treatment, so many cases are completed in one visit. A separate follow-up visit is usually needed if a crown is being fitted afterwards.
What we offer
- Single-sitting root canal treatment
- Re-root canal procedures
- Treatment for cracked and sensitive teeth
Common questions
Is a root canal painful?
The tooth is numbed throughout, so the procedure feels much like a filling. Patients often say their root canal here felt painless. Some tenderness for a day or two afterwards is normal.
Can it be done in a single visit?
Often, yes, the clinic offers single-sitting root canal treatment. Whether your case suits a single sitting depends on the tooth and the degree of infection, which the dentist will assess.
Will I need a crown afterwards?
A tooth that has had a root canal is more brittle, so a crown is frequently recommended to protect it. The dentist will tell you whether yours needs one.
At the clinic
Rooms and equipment used for this kind of treatment at the hospital in Madhav Nagar.
A second treatment room, with the scan on the wall monitor.
The imaging room, panoramic scans reviewed on the workstation.
Book an appointment
Call, WhatsApp or send a request. We will get back to you to arrange a time, including whether you can be seen today.