Endodontics
Painless Root Canal Treatment in Gurgaon
A root canal saves a tooth that would otherwise be lost to deep decay or infection. At Mahavirai Dental and Medical Care, root canal treatment is our core specialty - performed by Dr. Shipra Jain, an MDS Endodontist, using magnification for precision that the naked eye simply cannot match.
Modern anaesthesia and gentle technique mean the procedure is comfortable from start to finish. Many patients tell us the treatment was easier than the toothache that brought them in. Most cases are completed in a single sitting.
Inside every tooth is a soft core of nerve and blood vessels called the pulp. When decay, a crack or an old deep filling lets bacteria reach it, the pulp becomes inflamed and then infected. That is the pain that keeps people awake at night, throbs when they lie down, or flares with hot drinks. Once the pulp is infected it cannot heal on its own, and painkillers only mute the signal while the infection continues spreading toward the bone.
A root canal removes that infected tissue, disinfects the narrow canals inside the roots, and seals them so bacteria cannot return. The tooth stays in place and keeps doing its job. What makes the difference between a root canal that lasts decades and one that fails a year later is whether every canal was found and cleaned - and some teeth have canals so fine they are effectively invisible without magnification.
That is why root canal treatment here is done by an endodontist rather than a general dentist, under a microscope, with the tooth isolated behind a rubber dam so no saliva or bacteria enter the working field. It is slower and more deliberate than the way root canals are often done. It is also why so much of our work is retreating root canals done quickly somewhere else.
Why patients choose us for this
Specialist-performed
Every RCT is done by an endodontist - the specialist branch of dentistry dedicated to root canal treatment - not a general practitioner.
Truly painless
Profound local anaesthesia and continuous comfort checks throughout. You stay in control at every step.
Magnification precision
Enhanced magnification lets us locate and clean canals that are routinely missed without it - the main cause of failed root canals.
Single-sitting option
Suitable cases are completed in one visit, saving you time and repeat anaesthesia.
What to expect
- 01
Diagnosis
Digital X-rays and clinical tests confirm whether the tooth needs a root canal or can be treated more conservatively.
- 02
Anaesthesia and isolation
The tooth is numbed and isolated with a rubber dam for a clean, safe working field.
- 03
Cleaning and shaping
Infected tissue is removed and the canals are cleaned, disinfected and shaped under magnification.
- 04
Filling and sealing
The canals are sealed with biocompatible material to prevent reinfection.
- 05
Restoration
A filling or crown restores the tooth to full chewing strength.
How long it takes
Most root canals here are completed in a single sitting of about 60 to 90 minutes. Teeth with severe infection or unusual anatomy may need a second visit, and you will be told which applies to you before treatment starts, not partway through.
What it costs
Fees depend on which tooth it is and how many canals it has - a front tooth is simpler than a molar. You get the full cost in writing after the examination and X-ray, including the crown if one is needed, so nothing appears on the bill that was not discussed first.
Get a written estimateAfterwards
What the next few days actually look like, so nothing comes as a surprise.
- The numbness wears off over two to three hours; avoid chewing on that side until it does
- Mild soreness when biting for a day or two is normal and settles with ordinary pain relief
- Eat on the other side until the permanent restoration or crown is fitted
- Severe pain, swelling or a bad taste is not expected - call us rather than waiting it out
Why root canals fail
The usual reason is a canal that was never found. Molars often have an extra canal that is easy to miss without magnification, and a single untreated canal keeps the infection alive no matter how well the others were sealed. The second reason is a tooth left without a proper crown afterwards: root-treated back teeth become brittle and can split, and a split tooth usually cannot be saved.
Frequently asked questions
Is root canal treatment painful?
No. With modern anaesthesia the procedure itself is painless. Mild soreness for a day or two afterwards is normal and manageable with simple pain relief.
How long does a root canal take?
A single-sitting RCT typically takes 60-90 minutes. Complex or infected cases may need two visits.
Is it better to extract the tooth instead?
Almost never. A natural tooth never grows back. Saving your tooth with RCT preserves chewing function and avoids the higher long-term cost of replacement.
How long will the tooth last after a root canal?
A well-treated tooth that is properly restored can last for decades - many last a lifetime. What shortens that is skipping the crown on a back tooth, or an untreated canal left behind.
Can I go to work afterwards?
Yes. Most people return to work the same day. You will be numb for a couple of hours and may have mild tenderness, but there is no sedation to recover from unless it was specifically arranged.
Do I really need a crown afterwards?
On back teeth, almost always. They take heavy chewing forces and become brittle once the pulp is removed. Front teeth can sometimes be restored with a filling instead - we will tell you which your tooth needs and why.
I am terrified of dental treatment. What can you do?
Tell us at the start. We work more slowly, explain each step before it happens, and agree a stop signal so you can pause at any moment. A great many of our anxious patients came for a root canal and stayed for everything else.