Root Canal Treatment in Nepal

ROOT CANAL TREATMENT (RCT)

At DentaLife, our RCT Sepcialist does the Root Canal Treatments which gives better results with their expertise and latest technology we use. Please schedule a consultation with our RCT specialist and you will get clear idea of whether you will require RCT and cost associate with it. We accept walk-ins, call or online appointments at anytime.

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WHAT IS ROOT CANAL TREATMENT (RCT)?

A root canal treatment is a procedure to repair and save tooth in which pulp has been exposed due to decay or trauma. RCT is possible if the root and the supporting tissues of the tooth is in good condition. During a root canal procedure the infected nerve and the pulp are removed then the root is cleaned and sealed. Later Crown is used to support the root.

How does the tooth becomes infected/damaged??

• Deep tooth decay
• Severe attrition
• Cracks in the tooth
• Trauma to the tooth
• Dislodged large fillings

What if I don’t do Root Canal Treatment?

• Serious Infection as infection can spread to other teeth and other body parts
• Dental Abscess (pus)
• Loss of Tooth

Root Canal Treatment Cost

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How many visits required for RCT?

Root canal treatment requires one or more dental visits.

• Patient with an infected pulp and presence of pus requires more dental visits. Usually, To complete RCT it takes 3-4 visits in the interval of 4-5 days.
• Sometimes RCT is done in a single visit if there is no any symptomatic pain or pus discharge.

Is RCT a painful / painless procedure?

• RCT is a painless procedure. Once, the root canal is opened, the pain is relieved.
• Pain might occur during the root canal procedure but can be relieved by an analgesics of Local Anesthesia (LA).

What to be done/not to be done after RCT??

As RCT treated tooth will not have the efficiency and force as that of the natural tooth, you need to be really careful.

What can be alternatives to be a Root Canal Treatment?

• Preventing your original tooth is very important. Sometimes it can not be preserved – so other alternatives is either to have a tooth extracted (removed) and replaced with bridge, implant or removal partial denture. Note: Above treatments are more expensive and require more amount of time than having your tooth preserved by doing RCT.

Sources: WebMD

Endodontist

Endodontics in dentistry focuses on diagnosing tooth pain and performing Root Canal Treatments. Endodontist are dentist who have Masters degree (MDS) by studying three or more years in the field of Endodontics. Although in Nepal General Dentist can do the Root Canal Treatment – it is better to do with RCT specialist with similar cost.