Root canal treatment in Abu Dhabi
Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and seals the canals, and lets you keep a tooth that would otherwise have to come out. At Aesthetic Dental Center it is carried out under 3.5x magnifying loupes, which makes it easier to find and treat every canal.
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Is root canal treatment right for you?
Where the tooth allows it, treatment is completed in a single visit. When the remaining tooth structure is thin, post and core work rebuilds it before a crown goes on.
- Toothache that lingers or wakes you at night
- Sensitivity to hot or cold that does not fade
- Swelling or a small bump on the gum near a tooth
- A tooth that has darkened after an injury
Step by step
How root canal treatment works at the clinic
- 01
Diagnosis
The tooth is examined and X-rayed to confirm the problem is inside the root and the tooth can be saved.
- 02
Anaesthetic
The tooth is numbed so the treatment itself should feel no worse than a filling.
- 03
Cleaning the canals
Infected tissue is removed and the canals are cleaned and shaped under magnification.
- 04
Sealing
The canals are filled and sealed to stop bacteria getting back in.
- 05
Restoring the tooth
A filling or, more often, a crown protects the tooth. Post and core work is added when the remaining structure is thin.
- Visits
- One visit where the tooth allows it, otherwise two. A crown may need an extra appointment.
- Recovery
- The tooth can feel tender for a few days. Avoid chewing hard food on it until the final filling or crown is in place.
- Worth knowing
- Some teeth are too badly broken or infected to save, in which case the alternatives, such as an implant, are explained.
- Fees
- Fees depend on what the examination finds. You receive the cost as part of your treatment plan after the consultation, before anything is agreed.
Root canal treatment, led by
Dr. Praveen
Founder. General, implant and surgical dentistry
Dr. Praveen has practised in Abu Dhabi since 1995 and opened Aesthetic Dental Center in 2012, after nearly two decades across the emirate's clinics and hospitals. He is a certified Lumineers provider, works under 3.5x magnifying loupes on every case, and sends anything that leaves the chair to senior lab technicians rather than finishing it quickly in house.
What patients keep mentioning.
- Extractions and implants that turned out to be painless
- Being told what is happening, at each step
- Fillings and crowns that are hard to spot afterwards
Root canal treatment: common questions
Is root canal treatment painful?
The tooth is numbed first, so most people find it similar to having a filling. The treatment removes the source of the pain rather than causing it.
Can a root canal be done in one visit?
Yes, where the tooth allows it. More complicated cases are completed over two visits.
Do I need a crown after a root canal?
Back teeth usually do, because a root treated tooth is more likely to crack. Your dentist will tell you which applies to your tooth.
Is it better to remove the tooth instead?
Keeping your own tooth is usually the better long-term option. The clinic's approach is that nothing is removed that can be saved.
Guides on root canal treatment
- How long does a root canal take?Often a single visit. Here is what decides whether yours takes one appointment or two, and what to expect afterwards.Read the guide
- What to do in a dental emergency in Abu DhabiA knocked-out tooth, a cracked tooth or swelling: the first hour matters. Here is what to do before you reach a dentist.Read the guide
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