Root Canal Treatment in Ahmedabad

Root canal treatment relieves pain from an infected or inflamed tooth and saves it from extraction — removing the damaged inner pulp, cleaning and disinfecting the canals, and sealing the tooth to protect it for years to come.

When you might need one

A root canal is usually needed when the soft tissue inside a tooth — the pulp — becomes infected or inflamed, often from deep decay, a cracked tooth, or repeated dental procedures on the same tooth. Common signs include a persistent toothache, sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers, swelling or tenderness in the gums, or a tooth that has darkened.

What happens during treatment

Dr. Dhara Patel numbs the area, then creates a small opening to access and remove the infected pulp. The canals are carefully cleaned, disinfected, and shaped before being sealed with a filling material. Most root canals take about one to two visits, and are performed comfortably under local anaesthesia — the procedure itself relieves pain rather than causing it, contrary to a common misconception.

After your root canal

Mild tenderness around the tooth and gum for a few days afterward is normal and usually manageable with simple pain relief. Most people return to normal activities the same or next day. A treated tooth typically needs a crown afterward to protect and strengthen it long-term, especially for back teeth that handle heavier chewing forces.

Why choose Sadbhaav for root canal treatment

Dr. Dhara Patel specialises in Endodontics, meaning root canal treatment is her specific area of focus, not a general procedure among many. Read more about Dr. Patel's credentials and experience.