Keep your own tooth, with visits planned around your working week
A root canal treats infection or inflammation inside a tooth so that the tooth can stay in your mouth. For most people the real worry is not the procedure itself. It is how many times they will need to come in, and whether the tooth will look and feel normal afterwards.
At our Bandra West clinic we answer both questions before we begin. After an examination and X-ray, the dentist explains what is wrong, how many sittings your tooth is likely to need, and what the final restoration will look like.
You then decide on the plan together. Nothing starts until you are clear about the goal and the schedule.
Treating the inside of the tooth usually means it does not have to be removed. You keep your natural root, your bite stays as it was, and there is no gap to fill later.
Many teeth are completed in one or two sittings. The dentist tells you the likely number at the first visit so you can block time in your calendar instead of guessing.
A treated back tooth is normally covered with a crown. The shade and shape are chosen to sit quietly beside the neighbouring teeth.
Inside every tooth is soft tissue called the pulp, which carries nerves and blood supply. Deep decay, a crack, an old leaking filling or a knock to the tooth can let bacteria reach it. Once the pulp is infected it does not heal by itself, and the pain or swelling tends to return.
During treatment the tooth is numbed with local anaesthetic. The dentist makes a small opening, removes the infected pulp, cleans and shapes the canals, and fills them with a sealing material. A temporary or permanent filling then closes the opening.
We usually sequence the work in three stages: diagnosis and planning, cleaning and sealing the canals, and finally the permanent restoration. If the infection is heavy, the dentist may place medication inside the tooth and seal it at a second sitting.
Some tenderness on biting is common for a few days and is usually managed with the pain relief your dentist advises. Until the final crown or filling is placed, avoid chewing hard food on that side, because a root-treated tooth can fracture more easily.
Not every tooth can be saved. If the tooth is badly broken down or cracked below the gum, the dentist will tell you honestly and discuss the alternatives.
Get StartedThese signs do not confirm that you need a root canal. They are reasons to have the tooth examined and X-rayed soon, rather than waiting for a quieter week at work.
A twinge that passes in a second is common. Pain that stays on well after the tea or cold drink is finished deserves a check.
An ache that starts by itself, or wakes you from sleep, often points to inflammation deep inside the tooth.
A small bump near one tooth, sometimes with a bad taste, can be a sign that infection is draining from the root.
A single tooth that looks grey compared with its neighbours, especially after an old injury, may have a pulp that is no longer healthy.
A well-restored root canal tooth should let you chew on both sides and smile without thinking about it. It still needs brushing, cleaning between the teeth and regular check-ups, because the tooth and its crown can decay at the edges like any other.
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15:36 01 Oct 24
The clinic is well decorated and pristine. All the four dentists there are very experienced and super welcoming. Best place in Bandra for any dental work.
10:45 29 Sep 24
I went for a normal checkup but was amazed to experience laughing gas. They gave me a totally pain-free experience.
10:37 29 Sep 24
I went to Nitro Dentists with my friend and it was a really amazing experience. The doctors were supportive and reassuring.
10:19 19 Jul 24
Good service, friendly doctors, and an overall smooth experience with Nitro Dentists.
10:30 06 Jul 24
Affordable implants are available at Nitro Dentists. Amazing care and attention throughout the treatment.
15:23 01 Jul 24
Affordable dental care is hard to find, but Nitro Dentists in Mumbai delivers top-notch care at a reasonable price.
Nitro Dentists is at 201, 2nd Floor, Makhija Royale, S.V. Road, Bandra West, Mumbai 400052, above Noble Plus Chemist. The clinic is convenient for patients coming from Pali Hill, Carter Road and Khar West. If you have a toothache and a full diary, call +91 97696 52122 or +91 99305 70388, tell us your working hours, and we will try to plan the sittings around them.
