Is it better to extract the tooth than get a root canal?

No. Saving your natural tooth is always the better option if it can be done. Extracted teeth leave a gap that causes bone loss, shifting of adjacent teeth and bite problems. An implant or bridge to replace the extracted tooth costs significantly more than RCT + crown. Natural teeth are irreplaceable — preserve them whenever possible.

★★★★★ 4.9 · Google

West Delhi · Gurugram · MDS Endodontist

Root Canal.
Without The Fear.

Q: What does a root canal cost at Bite Dental?

Root canal treatment at Bite Dental starts from ₹4,500 for front teeth (anterior) and up to ₹8,000 for back molars, depending on complexity. A crown is recommended after RCT and starts from ₹8,000. 0% EMI is available. You'll receive a complete quote before any procedure begins — no hidden costs.

MDS Endodontist. Single-visit RCT. Pain-free with advanced anaesthesia. Dr. Shrey Dhawan is a specialist in endodontics — root canal is what he trained for.

Book Same-Day Appointment → 💬 Ask About Cost

🎓 MDS Endodontist ⚡ Single-Visit Available 💳 0% EMI Available ⭐ 4.9★ Google

MDS

Endodontist
Specialist Degree

Visit for Most
Root Canals

60–90

Minutes for a
Single-Visit RCT

4.9★

Google Rating
1500+ Patients

"The most feared procedure in dentistry
is now one of the most comfortable."

Three myths about root canal treatment — and the truth that changes everything.

✗ Myth

"Root canals are extremely painful."

The infection is what causes the severe pain — not the root canal treatment itself. RCT is performed under local anaesthesia and actually relieves that pain. Most patients describe it as no worse than getting a filling. At Bite Dental, advanced anaesthesia techniques make even the most anxious patients comfortable.

✗ Myth

"Root canals take 3–4 long visits."

That was true a decade ago. With modern rotary endodontics and digital X-ray guidance, the majority of root canals at Bite Dental are completed in a single visit of 60–90 minutes. Complex molar cases or severe infections may need 2 visits — but that's now the exception, not the rule.

✗ Myth

"It's better to just extract the tooth."

Extraction is almost always the worse choice. Once a tooth is gone, you face bone loss, shifting of adjacent teeth and a costly implant or bridge to fill the gap. Natural teeth are irreplaceable. A root canal + crown saves your tooth, preserves your bone and costs less than replacing it later. Save the tooth — every time it can be saved.

Understanding RCT

What exactly is a root canal?

Inside every tooth, beneath the hard enamel and dentine, is a soft tissue called the pulp — containing nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue that helped the tooth develop. When this pulp becomes infected (due to deep decay, a cracked tooth, or repeated dental procedures), it causes intense, often debilitating pain.

Root canal treatment — or endodontic treatment — removes the infected or inflamed pulp, carefully cleans and shapes the canals inside the tooth's roots, then fills and seals them with a biocompatible material. The tooth is then restored, usually with a crown, and functions normally for years to come.

The result: pain gone. Tooth saved. Life back to normal. It is not a scary procedure — it is a tooth-saving one.

Why does the pulp get infected?

Deep cavities that reach the pulp · Cracks or chips in the tooth · Repeated dental procedures on one tooth · Trauma or injury to the tooth · Gum disease reaching the root

Diagram: infected pulp is the source of pain. RCT removes it and seals the canals.

Warning Signs

Signs you may need a root canal.

Don't wait until the pain becomes unbearable. These are the signals your tooth is sending you.

🌙

Throbbing Pain at Night

Toothache that wakes you up or gets worse when lying down is a classic sign of pulp infection. The pressure changes with posture, intensifying the pain. This is not something to sleep off — it's a signal that needs attention.

🥵

Lingering Hot/Cold Sensitivity

If sensitivity to hot or cold drinks lingers for more than 10–15 seconds after the stimulus is removed, the pulp is likely inflamed. Healthy teeth recover quickly — an infected pulp doesn't let go.

🦷

Darkening or Discoloured Tooth

A tooth that is noticeably darker than its neighbours — turning grey, brown or black — often indicates the pulp inside has died or is dying. Internal discolouration is almost always a sign of nerve involvement.

🫧

Swelling or Abscess (Pimple on Gum)

A persistent swelling in the jaw or a pimple-like bump on the gum near a tooth is a dental abscess — a pocket of infection. This needs urgent treatment. Left untreated, dental abscesses can spread and become a serious health risk.

😬

Pain on Biting or Chewing

Pain when pressure is applied to a specific tooth — when biting down or chewing on one side — indicates that the ligament around the tooth root is inflamed, often due to infection within the pulp.

⚡

Constant, Spontaneous Pain

Pain that arrives without any trigger — no heat, no cold, no chewing — and doesn't go away on its own is a sign of advanced pulp inflammation. At this stage, only root canal treatment can resolve it and save the tooth.

Experiencing any of these? Don't wait — infections worsen quickly.

Get a Same-Day Assessment →

The Bite Dental Difference

RCT done by an endodontic specialist.

Not every clinic has an MDS-trained endodontist. Most root canals in India are done by general dentists. Here's why the difference matters.

🎓

Dr. Shrey Dhawan — MDS Endodontist

Dr. Shrey holds a Masters in Dental Surgery (MDS) in Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics — a 3-year postgraduate specialisation in exactly this procedure. Root canal treatment isn't a skill he added to his repertoire; it is his specialty. Every RCT case is personally handled by him.

⚙️

Rotary Endodontics for Speed & Precision

We use motorised nickel-titanium rotary files — a significant upgrade from manual files. Rotary endodontics cleans and shapes the root canals faster, more thoroughly and with less risk of procedural complications. This is what makes single-visit RCT reliably achievable.

📡

Digital X-Rays & Apex Locators

Digital X-rays provide instant, high-resolution imaging with 90% less radiation than conventional X-rays. Electronic apex locators allow us to determine root canal length with precision, reducing guesswork and improving outcomes — especially in curved or complex canals.

🛡️

Rubber Dam Isolation

We use rubber dam isolation for every root canal — a latex or non-latex sheet that isolates the tooth being treated. This keeps the canal completely dry and free from oral bacteria during the procedure, dramatically reducing the risk of reinfection and improving long-term success rates.

🧬

Biocompatible Obturation Materials

We use gutta-percha with biocompatible sealers to fill and seal the root canals — materials that are body-safe, inert and proven over decades of clinical use. No shortcuts in materials, ever.

🚨

Same-Day Emergency Appointments

Tooth pain doesn't follow a schedule. We prioritise emergency dental cases — if you're in pain, call or WhatsApp us and we'll get you in as quickly as possible. No week-long waits when you're suffering.

Your Specialist

Root Canal done by the MDS who trained for it.

Dr. Shrey Dhawan

Founder · MDS Endodontist · Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics

Dr. Shrey Dhawan founded Bite Dental Clinic and holds a Masters in Dental Surgery (MDS) in Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics — a specialist postgraduate qualification in exactly the science of saving teeth. He personally leads all root canal procedures at Bite Dental, applying rotary endodontic techniques, digital precision and a meticulous case-planning philosophy that prioritises preserving your natural teeth above all else. His clinical approach: every tooth that can be saved, must be saved.

MDS Endodontics Conservative Dentistry Rotary Endodontics Cosmetics & Laser Clinic Founder

The Process

What happens during your root canal?

A single-visit root canal at Bite Dental takes 60–90 minutes. Here's exactly what to expect — step by step.

⏱ Single-Visit: 60–90 minutes total

Diagnosis & Digital X-Ray

Dr. Shrey Dhawan examines the tooth clinically and takes a digital X-ray to assess the extent of infection, root canal anatomy and bone involvement. An electronic apex locator may be used to precisely measure canal length. You'll know exactly what's happening and why before anything begins.

⏱ ~10 minutes

Local Anaesthesia

Advanced local anaesthetic is administered carefully around the tooth. We use buffered anaesthesia and slow injection techniques to minimise even the initial pinch. You'll be completely numb before we proceed. For anxious patients, we discuss additional comfort options.

⏱ ~5–10 minutes

Rubber Dam Placement & Access Opening

A rubber dam is placed around the tooth to isolate it completely — keeping it dry and bacteria-free. A small opening is then made through the crown of the tooth to access the pulp chamber inside. This is the entry point for all cleaning instruments.

⏱ ~5 minutes

Canal Cleaning & Shaping (Rotary Files)

This is the heart of the procedure. Motorised nickel-titanium rotary files are used to meticulously clean infected tissue from all root canals, shaping them for proper filling. The canals are flushed repeatedly with sodium hypochlorite and saline to disinfect thoroughly. This is where rotary endodontics saves significant time over manual methods.

⏱ ~30–45 minutes

Obturation — Filling the Canals

Once the canals are cleaned and dried, they are filled and sealed with gutta-percha and biocompatible sealer. This three-dimensional seal prevents bacteria from re-entering the canals. A temporary or permanent filling is then placed over the access opening.

⏱ ~15 minutes

Crown Placement (Separate Appointment)

After root canal treatment, the tooth is structurally weakened and needs a crown (cap) to protect it from fracturing during normal chewing. Crown preparation happens at a follow-up appointment. A permanent ceramic crown restores the tooth to full function and appearance — and should last many years.

⏱ Scheduled within 2 weeks

Transparent Pricing

What does root canal treatment cost?

Upfront, honest pricing. No hidden charges. 0% EMI available on all treatments.

🦷

Anterior RCT

₹4,500

Front teeth (incisors, canines)
Single root canal — straightforward procedure

✓ 0% EMI available

🦷

Premolar RCT

₹6,000

Bicuspid teeth
One or two canals · Mid-complexity

✓ 0% EMI available

🦷

Molar RCT

₹8,000

Back teeth (3–4 canals)
Most complex — specialist experience essential

✓ 0% EMI available

Crown recommended after every RCT

A crown protects the root-canal-treated tooth from cracking during chewing. Crown starts from ₹8,000 and is priced separately. You'll receive a complete quote — RCT + crown — before any treatment begins.

💬 Get an Exact Quote

Frequently Asked

Everything you want to know about root canal.

No. Root canal treatment at Bite Dental is performed under advanced local anaesthesia — you may feel mild pressure but should feel no pain. In fact, the procedure relieves the severe pain caused by the infected pulp. Most patients are surprised by how comfortable it is. The infection is what hurts; the root canal cures it.

Most root canals at Bite Dental are completed in a single visit of 60–90 minutes using rotary endodontics and digital X-rays. Some complex molar cases or severe infections may require 2 visits. Dr. Shrey Dhawan will advise the most appropriate plan after examining your X-ray at the consultation.

With a crown placed over it and good oral hygiene, a root-canal-treated tooth can last a lifetime. Crowning the tooth after RCT is essential — it protects the treated tooth from fracture. Without a crown, RCT-treated teeth are significantly more likely to crack and fail prematurely.

Yes, in almost all cases. The root canal procedure removes the tooth's pulp and inner structure, leaving the tooth more brittle and prone to cracking. A crown (cap) protects the tooth and restores full chewing function. Skipping the crown is the most common reason root-canal-treated teeth fail prematurely — we always recommend it.

No. Saving your natural tooth is almost always the better option if it can be done. Extracted teeth leave a gap that causes bone loss, shifting of adjacent teeth and bite problems over time. An implant or bridge to replace the extracted tooth costs significantly more than RCT + crown. Natural teeth are irreplaceable — we will always try to preserve them.

Yes, in most cases. Root canal treatment uses local anaesthesia only — you will be fully alert and able to drive. The anaesthesia wears off in 2–4 hours. We do recommend eating beforehand and avoiding very hard foods on the treated side on the day of the procedure.

Root canal treatment starts from ₹4,500 for front teeth (anterior) and up to ₹8,000 for back molars, depending on complexity. A crown is recommended after RCT and starts from ₹8,000. 0% EMI is available. You'll receive a complete quote before any procedure begins — no hidden costs.

Many dental insurance plans cover RCT at least partially. We recommend checking with your insurer before your appointment. Bite Dental provides itemised bills that can be submitted for reimbursement claims. Our team can help you understand what documentation you need.

Root Canal.Without The Fear.

What exactly is a root canal?

Signs you may need a root canal.

RCT done by an endodontic specialist.

Root Canal done by the MDS who trained for it.

What happens during your root canal?

What does root canal treatment cost?

Everything you want to know about root canal.

Tooth pain doesn't wait. Neither do we.

Root Canal.
Without The Fear.