At Perfect 32 Dental Clinic & Implant Centre, we use modern, gentle techniques to treat infected teeth and relieve tooth pain in Ranchi. Our goal is always to save your natural tooth rather than remove it — and most patients are surprised by how comfortable the treatment is.
Why it matters
An infected tooth doesn't heal on its own, and the infection can spread to the surrounding bone and cause an abscess. Root canal treatment is what allows you to keep your natural tooth instead of losing it.
Understanding the Treatment
What is root canal treatment?
Inside every tooth is soft tissue called the pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels. When deep decay, a crack or an injury lets bacteria in, the pulp becomes infected. Root canal treatment removes the infected pulp, cleans and disinfects the canals, and seals them to save the tooth.
Types of root canal treatment
Single-sitting RCT
Where the infection allows, the complete treatment is finished in just one visit.
Multi-sitting RCT
For severe infections, the canals are cleaned and medicated over two or more visits before sealing.
Re-treatment (Re-RCT)
Treating a tooth that had a root canal before and has become re-infected.
Benefits
Benefits of root canal treatment
01Saves your natural tooth
Keeping your own tooth is almost always better than extraction and replacement.
02Relieves pain
Removing the infected pulp stops the throbbing pain of an infected tooth.
03Stops infection spreading
Treatment prevents the infection from reaching the surrounding bone.
04Restores normal chewing
Once crowned, the treated tooth works just like any other tooth.
Step by Step
The root canal procedure
01
Diagnosis & X-ray
We examine the tooth and take a digital X-ray to confirm the infection and map the shape of the root canals.
02
Anaesthesia & access
The tooth is fully numbed, and a small opening is made in the top of the tooth to reach the infected pulp.
03
Cleaning & shaping
The infected pulp is removed, and the canals are carefully cleaned, shaped and disinfected.
04
Filling & sealing
The cleaned canals are filled with a biocompatible material and sealed to keep bacteria out.
05
Crown placement
A crown is usually recommended afterwards to protect the treated tooth and restore its full strength.
Is It Right For You?
Signs you may need root canal treatment
Sharp or throbbing tooth pain, especially when chewing
Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold
Swelling or tenderness in the gum near a tooth
A darkening or discoloured tooth
A recurring pimple-like bump on the gum
Pain that wakes you up at night
Good To Know
Facts worth knowing
Fact 1
The pulp can become infected from deep decay, a crack or repeated dental work.
Fact 2
Modern root canal treatment feels much like having a filling done.
Fact 3
A root-canal-treated tooth protected by a crown can last a lifetime.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Not with modern techniques. The tooth is completely numbed before we start, and most patients feel little to no discomfort. Mild soreness for a day is normal and settles with a simple painkiller.
Most root canals are completed in one or two sittings, depending on the tooth and how severe the infection is. We'll give you a clear timeline at your first visit.
Usually yes, especially for back teeth. A crown protects the treated tooth from cracking under everyday chewing pressure and helps it last for years.
The infection can worsen, form an abscess and spread to the surrounding bone — eventually the tooth may not be saveable. Treating it early is simpler and more predictable.
In most cases, yes. Saving your natural tooth preserves your bite and jawbone, and avoids the cost of replacing the tooth with an implant or bridge.
At Perfect 32 Dental Clinic & Implant Centre, we're dedicated to relieving your pain and saving your natural teeth. If you have tooth pain, book an appointment today — the earlier it's treated, the easier it is.
