🦷 What Is a Root Canal?

A root canal is a dental procedure used to treat infection or inflammation inside a tooth. When decay or trauma reaches the pulp (the soft tissue containing nerves and blood vessels), a root canal helps remove the infection and save the tooth.

✅ Signs You Might Need a Root Canal

• Persistent tooth pain or throbbing
  
  
• Sensitivity to hot or cold
  
  
• Swollen or tender gums
  
  
• Darkening of the tooth
  
  
• A pimple or boil on the gums (abscess)
  
  

If you’re experiencing any of these, it’s crucial to seek treatment before the infection spreads.

🛑 Myth Buster: Root Canals Aren’t Painful!

Thanks to modern dental technology and anesthesia, root canal procedures are no more uncomfortable than getting a regular filling. Most patients report feeling relief, not pain, after the treatment.

💡 Step-by-Step: What Happens During a Root Canal at Dr. Mallick Dental Centre

1. Examination & X-ray
   We start with a detailed X-ray to assess the extent of the infection and plan the procedure.
   
   
2. Local Anesthesia
   The area around your tooth is completely numbed to ensure a pain-free experience.
   
   
3. Removing the Infected Pulp
   We make a small opening to access and remove the damaged pulp and clean the root canals.
   
   
4. Shaping & Disinfection
   The canals are cleaned, shaped, and disinfected using advanced tools.
   
   
5. Filling the Canals
   The cleaned canals are filled with a biocompatible material (usually gutta-percha) to prevent reinfection.
   
   
6. Sealing the Tooth
   A temporary or permanent filling is placed. Often, a crown is recommended to protect the tooth in the long run.
   
   

🕒 How Long Does It Take?

A typical root canal takes 1 to 2 visits, each lasting about 30–60 minutes, depending on the tooth condition.

😌 Post-Treatment Care & Recovery

• Mild soreness for 1–2 days is normal
  
  
• Avoid chewing hard foods on the treated tooth until the final restoration
  
  
• Brush, floss, and follow up as advised
  
  
• Take prescribed medications if given
  
  

You can return to your daily routine the same day.

🌟 Why Choose Dr. Mallick Dental Centre for Root Canal?

✅ Advanced rotary root canal technology
✅ Highly experienced endodontists
✅ Painless procedure using modern anesthesia
✅ Affordable cost with EMI options
✅ Convenient location in Pitampura, Delhi

📍 Book Your Consultation

Don’t let tooth pain disrupt your life. Save your natural tooth with safe and effective root canal treatment.

Dr. Mallick Dental Centre
MD-6, near Muni Maya Ram Jain Hospital, Pitampura, New Delhi – 110034
📞 Call: 091363 57567