When is root canal treatment advised?

Toothache during chewing or during contact with any extreme hot or extreme cold which is usually tolerated.

Constant tooth pain during chewing

Change in color/Darkening of the tooth

Fracture of the tooth due to trauma

Swelling seen in the areas of gums around the tooth

How long does it take? Usually It is Completed in three Sittings but according to requirement can be done in single sitting too. What is a root canal treatment? In simple terms, root canal treatment is the removal of the infected soft tissue within the tooth and its replacement by an artificial inert 'filling' material. This procedure basically saves the tooth and eliminates dental pain. It prevents extraction of the tooth as would have been advised earlier.