A root canal treatment saves a tooth that would otherwise be lost to infection or deep decay. Patients often ask what it costs before anything else, and the honest answer is that it depends on the tooth. This guide explains what affects the fee, so you know what to expect at RESTŌR in F-7 Markaz, Islamabad.
What is a root canal treatment?
Inside every tooth is a space containing nerves and blood vessels, called the pulp. When the pulp becomes infected or badly inflamed, root canal treatment removes it, cleans and shapes the canals, and seals them. The tooth is then protected with a filling or, more often, a crown.
What affects the fee
- Which tooth. Front teeth usually have one canal. Molars can have three, four or more, and take longer to treat.
- How complex the canals are. Curved, narrow or calcified canals need more time and care.
- First treatment or re-treatment. Re-treating a tooth that has had a root canal before is more involved than treating it for the first time.
- Imaging. X-rays are routine, and a 3D scan is sometimes needed to see complex anatomy.
- What the tooth needs afterwards. Many back teeth need a post, a core build-up and a crown to protect them after treatment. This is planned as part of the same course of care.
What to expect
- Assessment. We examine the tooth, take X-rays and confirm whether it can be saved.
- Treatment. Under local anaesthetic, the canals are cleaned, shaped and sealed. Depending on the tooth, this is done in one or more visits.
- Restoration. The tooth is rebuilt and, where needed, protected with a crown so it can function for years.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a root canal cost in Islamabad?
The fee depends on the tooth, the number and shape of its canals, and whether it needs a crown afterwards. We confirm your exact fee after examining the tooth and reviewing your X-rays.
Is a root canal painful?
The treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic, and it is usually no more uncomfortable than a filling. It relieves the pain caused by the infection.
Is it better to remove the tooth instead?
Keeping your natural tooth is usually the better long-term option where it can be saved. Replacing a lost tooth later with an implant or bridge is more involved. We explain the options honestly for your situation.
Root canal treatment is part of general dentistry at RESTŌR with Dr Mehar Malik.
Book a consultation at RESTŌR Dentistry & Unwind, Offices 14 & 15, 2nd Floor, Union Gold Mall, F-7 Markaz, Islamabad.
