Sector 13, Gurugram · Dental White

Root Canal
in Gurgaon

That throbbing toothache isn't going away on its own — and the longer you wait, the more it costs you. A timely root canal removes the infection, ends the pain, and saves your natural tooth. Painless, transparent, and usually done in just 1–2 visits.

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Our Promise: Root canal treatment today is no more uncomfortable than getting a filling — the pain you're feeling now comes from the infection, not the treatment that ends it.

99%+
Success Rate
1–2
Visits Typical
4.9★
Google Rating
From Pain to Relief
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Infected & Painful
→
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Treated & Pain-Free
Save the tooth.
End the pain.
Most patients feel relief immediately after treatment

"The pain people fear comes from the infection — not from the treatment that removes it."

Treatment by
Dr. Divya Sharma
Understanding the Treatment

What is Root
Canal Treatment?

Inside every tooth is a soft tissue called the pulp — containing nerves and blood vessels. When deep decay, a crack, or repeated dental work allows bacteria to reach the pulp, it becomes infected and inflamed, causing pain, sensitivity, and swelling.

Root canal treatment (RCT) removes this infected pulp, cleans and disinfects the canals inside the tooth root, then fills and seals them. The tooth is then restored — usually with a filling or crown — so it can function normally again. The result: your natural tooth is saved, and the infection is stopped in its tracks.

"A root canal doesn't cause pain — it removes the source of it. Modern RCT is no more uncomfortable than getting a filling, and most patients feel relief the same day."

— Dr. Divya Sharma, Dental White
The RCT Process at Dental White
1
Diagnosis & X-Ray
A digital X-ray confirms the extent of infection and the number of canals in the tooth. We explain exactly what we see and what it will cost — before doing anything.
2
Local Anaesthesia & Access
The tooth is fully numbed. A small opening is made to access the infected pulp chamber — you feel pressure, not pain.
3
Cleaning, Shaping & Filling
Infected tissue is removed, the canals are cleaned, disinfected, shaped, and then filled with a biocompatible material to seal them permanently.
4
Restoration with Filling or Crown
A filling or, for back teeth, a custom crown is placed to restore full strength and chewing function — protecting the tooth for years to come.
RCT Options at Dental White
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Single-Canal RCT Front Teeth
For front teeth with a single root canal. Usually completed in 1 visit, often the same day as diagnosis if the infection is controlled.
₹4,000–₹7,000per tooth
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Multi-Canal / Molar RCT Back Teeth
Molars have multiple canals and take more time to clean and seal thoroughly. Typically completed in 1–2 visits.
₹5,000–₹10,000per tooth
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RCT + Crown
Recommended for back teeth after RCT, to protect the now-brittle tooth from cracking under chewing pressure. Placed 1–2 weeks after RCT.
Crown cost quoted separately based on material chosen.
₹4,000–₹15,000crown, separate

All prices quoted above are ranges only. Your exact cost is assessed at consultation — in writing — before anything begins. No procedure starts without your informed consent and full cost transparency.

Don't Ignore These

Signs You May
Need a Root Canal

Tooth pain rarely appears out of nowhere — it's usually your body's way of telling you an infection is already underway. Here's what to watch for. (And note: some infected teeth show no symptoms at all — which is why an X-ray is the only way to be sure.)

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Lingering Sensitivity to Hot or Cold

A quick zing from ice cream is normal. Pain that lingers for 30 seconds or more after the hot/cold is gone is a red flag for pulp damage.

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Pain When Chewing or Biting

Sharp pain or pressure when you bite down often signals inflammation around the root tip — a classic sign the infection has reached the pulp.

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A Persistent, Throbbing Ache

Unlike a simple cavity's sharp twinge, root canal pain is often a deep, dull, throbbing ache — sometimes worse at night.

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Swelling or a "Pimple" on the Gums

A small bump near the affected tooth can be a draining sinus tract — a sign the infection has already spread beyond the tooth itself.

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A Tooth That's Darkening

A single tooth turning grey or dark compared to its neighbours often means the internal tissue has died — usually painless, but still needs treatment.

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No Symptoms At All

Some infections sit silently for months. A routine X-ray at your check-up is often the only way these are caught early — before they become emergencies.

Why It Can't Wait

What Happens If You
Leave It Untreated?

A tooth infection doesn't stay contained. Left untreated, it spreads — first locally, then potentially affecting your overall health. Here's the honest progression.

Inside Your Mouth
What happens to the tooth and surrounding tissue
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Infection Spreads to the Bone
Bacteria move from the pulp into the surrounding jawbone, forming an abscess — a pocket of pus that causes swelling and worsening pain.
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Risk to Neighbouring Teeth
Untreated infection and the bone loss it causes can destabilise adjacent teeth, putting more of your natural smile at risk.
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Tooth Becomes Unsalvageable
What could have been treated with a simple root canal can progress to the point where extraction is the only remaining option.
Beyond Your Mouth
How a dental infection can affect overall health
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Facial Swelling & Fever
As infection spreads to soft tissue, swelling can extend to the face, jaw, or neck — sometimes with fever and difficulty opening the mouth.
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Links to Heart & Whole-Body Health
Chronic dental infections are linked to increased systemic inflammation — research associates untreated gum and tooth infections with up to 1.5× higher cardiovascular risk.
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Rare but Serious: Spread to the Body
In rare, severe cases, untreated dental infections can spread to the bloodstream or deeper tissue spaces — a medical emergency requiring hospitalisation.
91%
of adults have had dental caries — and around 1 in 4 adults currently has untreated tooth decay, the #1 cause of root canal infections.
₹500 → ₹60,000
is the real cost escalation: a ₹500 filling, ignored, can end in a ₹60,000 implant. RCT at ₹4,000–₹12,000 is the last affordable exit.
90%+
success rate for modern root canal treatment — making it one of the most reliable, predictable procedures in all of dentistry.
The Math That Matters

The Longer You Wait,
the More It Costs

This is the honest progression we see again and again. Every step you delay moves you further down this ladder — and the price difference is not small.

Small Cavity
₹500
→
Root Canal
₹8,000
→
+ Crown
₹12,000
→
Extraction + Implant
₹60,000
Caught Early → Left Too Long

A root canal isn't just about saving a tooth — it's about catching the problem at the most affordable, least invasive point in this ladder. Every step you move right costs more money, more time, and more discomfort.

Today: Root Canal
₹4,000–₹12,000. 1–2 visits. Tooth saved, infection stopped, pain relieved.
Best Outcome
In 6 Months: Extraction
₹500–₹3,000 for removal — but now you've lost a natural tooth permanently.
Avoidable Loss
After That: Implant or Bridge
₹28,000–₹60,000+ to replace what a timely root canal could have saved entirely.
5–10× the Cost
Worst Case: Emergency Care
Severe swelling or spreading infection can require urgent, costly medical intervention — entirely preventable with timely RCT.
Preventable
Why Dental White

Three Reasons Gurgaon
Patients Choose Us

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Pain Relief Is the Priority — From Visit One

We know you're likely in pain when you walk in. Our first goal is always to get you comfortable, using effective local anaesthesia and a calm, gentle approach — especially important for anxious patients.

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Save the Natural Tooth, Whatever It Takes

Extraction is always our last resort. If a root canal can save your tooth, we will recommend it — because a natural tooth, properly treated, almost always outperforms any replacement.

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Full Cost Transparency Before You Decide

Before any procedure begins, you receive a written cost breakdown — RCT fee, crown if needed, and any additional visits. Zero hidden charges. EMI options available via Razorpay.

Dr. Divya Sharma
Dr. Divya Sharma
Lead Dentist · Dental White

Dr. Divya Sharma personally evaluates every root canal case — confirming the diagnosis with an X-ray, explaining what's happening inside your tooth in plain language, and walking you through the exact treatment plan and cost before anything begins.

90%+
Success Rate
4.9★
Google Rating
1–2
Visits Typical
0
Hidden Charges
Transparent Pricing

Know Your Cost
Before You Visit

Wondering what a root canal costs in Gurgaon? Use our estimator for an honest range, then book a consultation where we confirm your exact cost — including crown, if needed — in writing.

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Exact written cost breakdown given at consultation — before any treatment
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X-ray and diagnosis explained in plain language — you see what we see
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Genuine consultation — no obligation, no pressure to proceed
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If extraction is genuinely the better option, we'll tell you honestly
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EMI options available via Razorpay on treatments above ₹15,000
Treatment Cost Estimator
Select Treatment
Estimated Cost Range
₹4,500 – ₹12,000
Per tooth, RCT only. Crown (if needed) quoted separately.

Estimates are indicative. Exact cost confirmed in writing at consultation.
No procedure begins without your approval.

Common Questions

Everything You Need to
Know About Root Canals

We believe informed patients make better decisions — especially when they're in pain. These are the questions we hear most often about root canal treatment, answered honestly, without jargon.

If your question isn't here, our team is always available — ask us directly on WhatsApp before you even book a visit.

In pain right now?

Message Dr. Divya's team on WhatsApp. We prioritise patients in pain and respond to every enquiry — typically within 30 minutes during clinic hours.

💬 Ask on WhatsApp

No — modern root canal treatment is performed under local anaesthesia and is no more uncomfortable than getting a filling. In fact, most patients feel immediate relief because the procedure removes the infected tissue that was causing the pain in the first place. The toothache people fear comes from the infection, not the treatment.

At Dental White, root canal treatment typically costs between ₹4,000 and ₹12,000 per tooth, depending on the tooth's location and number of canals, plus the cost of a crown if recommended (₹4,000–₹15,000 separately, based on material). Your exact cost is confirmed in writing at your consultation — with zero hidden charges added later.

Most root canal treatments at Dental White are completed in 1 to 2 visits, depending on the severity of infection and the number of canals in the tooth. A crown, if needed, is usually placed in a separate visit 1–2 weeks later, once the tooth has settled and we've confirmed the infection has cleared.

Delaying root canal treatment allows the infection inside the tooth to spread — to the surrounding bone, gums, and in rare but serious cases, beyond the mouth entirely, sometimes causing facial swelling, fever, or systemic illness. What could be resolved today with a ₹4,000–₹12,000 root canal can progress to the point where extraction is the only option — followed by a far more expensive implant or bridge to replace the lost tooth.

A root-canal-treated tooth can become more brittle over time because it no longer has its internal blood supply — which is why we usually recommend a crown for back teeth that take heavy chewing pressure. With a crown in place, a root-canal-treated tooth can function normally for many years, often for life, with proper care.

Common warning signs include lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, pain when chewing or biting, a persistent dull ache (sometimes worse at night), swelling or a pimple-like bump on the gums, and darkening of the tooth. However, some infected teeth show no symptoms at all — which is why a dental X-ray and examination at a routine check-up is often the only reliable way to confirm, and the best way to catch it early.

Don't Let It Get Worse

Stop the Pain. Save
the Tooth. Before It's Too Late

Book your root canal consultation at Dental White, Sector 13 Gurgaon. We'll assess your tooth with an X-ray, explain exactly what's happening, and give you the cost in writing — usually completed in just 1–2 visits.

90%+ success rate
Written cost quote before any procedure
No hidden charges — ever
4.9★ Google rated
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