Root Canal Treatment in Aundh, Pune
Save an infected or badly damaged tooth instead of losing it — usually in 1–2 sittings under local anaesthesia, at Braces and Beyond, Aundh.
Root canal treatment (RCT) removes infected or inflamed pulp — the nerve and blood vessels inside a tooth — then cleans, shapes and seals the canals so the tooth can be kept. At Braces and Beyond, Aundh, root canals are performed by Dr. Chinmayi Desale, MDS Orthodontics, usually in 1–2 sittings under local anaesthesia. Back teeth usually need a crown afterwards to protect them from cracking.
Signs you may need a root canal
- Sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers after the drink or food is gone
- Toothache that starts on its own, or wakes you at night
- Pain when you bite or chew on one tooth
- Swelling, or a pimple-like bump on the gum near a tooth
- A tooth that has darkened after an injury
Some infected teeth cause no pain at all, and some painful teeth only need a filling. That is why the decision is made on an X-ray and a clinical test, not on symptoms alone.
What happens during treatment
- Examination and X-ray to confirm the pulp is involved and to see the shape of the canals.
- Local anaesthesia — most patients feel pressure, not pain.
- Cleaning and shaping the canals to remove infected tissue.
- Sealing the canals so bacteria cannot re-enter.
- Restoring the tooth with a filling, and a crown where the tooth needs protection.
Most cases are completed in 1–2 sittings. A tooth with a severe infection may need an extra visit so the infection can settle before the canals are sealed.
Recovery after a root canal
Mild tenderness for a few days is normal and usually settles with the pain relief advised at the clinic. Eat once the numbness wears off, and avoid chewing hard food on the treated tooth until its final filling or crown is in place — a root-treated back tooth without a crown is more likely to crack.
When a root canal is not the right treatment
If decay has not reached the pulp, a filling is enough and a root canal would be unnecessary. At the other end, if a tooth is cracked below the gum line or too little of it is left to restore, a root canal only delays the problem — extraction followed by a replacement can be the better long-term choice. We will show you which one your X-ray supports.
What affects the cost
The cost of a root canal depends on the tooth (front teeth usually have one canal, molars three or more), whether it is a first treatment or a re-treatment of an old root canal, and whether the tooth needs a crown afterwards. You get a clear estimate after the examination and X-ray, before treatment starts.
Why Braces and Beyond, Aundh?
- An honest recommendation: we tell you when a simpler or cheaper treatment will do
- A clear estimate first: you know the cost after your examination, before treatment starts
- Sterilisation standards: autoclave sterilisation of all instruments between patients
- Convenient location: Wireless Colony, Aundh — accessible from Baner, Pashan and Wakad; open Monday to Saturday
Frequently Asked Questions
Is root canal treatment painful?
It is done under local anaesthesia, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain. The toothache before treatment is usually worse than the treatment itself. Mild tenderness for a few days afterwards is normal.
How many sittings does a root canal take?
Usually 1–2 sittings. A tooth with a severe infection may need an additional visit before the canals are sealed.
Do I need a crown after a root canal?
Back teeth usually do, because a root-treated molar or premolar is more likely to crack under chewing forces. Front teeth often do not, depending on how much tooth structure is left.
Can I eat after root canal treatment?
Yes, once the numbness wears off. Avoid chewing hard food on the treated tooth until its final filling or crown has been placed.
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Call or WhatsApp +91 7559260110 to book a consultation at Braces and Beyond, First Floor, Surmani Apartment, Opposite DAV School, Wireless Colony, Aundh, Pune 411067.
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