End the pain and keep your natural tooth — virtually painless.
Starting from
₹3,999
Typical time
60–90 min
Category
Restorative
Delivered by
MDS specialist
Pricing
Written, up front
“Saving your own tooth is almost always the better outcome. A root canal exists to make that possible — without the pain people fear.”
— Dr. Ananya, White Oak Dental Studio
What it's for
A root canal saves a badly infected or damaged tooth by removing the infected pulp, cleaning the canals and sealing them — ending the pain while keeping your natural tooth. With modern rotary instruments and local anaesthesia, it's no more uncomfortable than a filling, and usually done in one or two visits. Saving your own tooth is almost always the best outcome.
Who it's for
Why do this
Removing infected pulp eliminates the cause of the pain, not just the symptom — most patients feel relief immediately after.
Your own tooth root and bone anchoring are preserved, avoiding the wider changes that come with extraction and replacement.
Modern rotary instruments let most root canals be completed efficiently, without multiple lengthy appointments.
With local anaesthesia, the procedure itself is no more uncomfortable than getting a routine filling.
What's included
Procedure guide
An X-ray and pulp testing confirm the infection and map the canal structure inside the tooth.
The tooth and surrounding area are fully numbed before any work begins.
Infected pulp is removed and the canals are cleaned and shaped using rotary instruments.
The canals are thoroughly disinfected to clear remaining bacteria before sealing.
The canals are sealed with a biocompatible material, and — usually for back teeth — a crown is recommended to protect the tooth long-term.
How it compares
Root canal or extraction — when a tooth is badly infected, here's how the two options compare.
Best for: keeping your natural tooth whenever it's savable
Best for: teeth too damaged to save
Before & after
Take any prescribed antibiotics and eat a light meal beforehand.
Review with an X-ray at 6 months to confirm healing.
Long-term care
A root-treated back tooth is more prone to fracture without a crown protecting it under normal biting force.
Reduces the risk of a crack before the protective crown is in place.
Confirms the treated area is healing properly and the infection hasn't returned.
A treated tooth can still develop new decay at the gumline without normal daily care.
What it costs
From ₹3,999anaesthesia and X-rays included
Your exact cost depends on your case — get a realistic range in under 90 seconds, then the full cost upfront at your consultation.
Common questions
No — it's done under effective anaesthesia. The pain people fear is from the infection beforehand, which the treatment relieves.
Why White Oak
Every treatment is planned and overseen by Dr. Ananya — MDS Prosthodontist and former RIMS consultant.
You see the full treatment plan and every rupee before anything begins. No surprises.
Autoclave-sterilised instruments and clinical-grade infection control, every single visit.
Explore more
Dr. Ananya will assess your case, explain every step, and give you a clear upfront plan — no surprises.
