Root Canal Treatment in GK-1, South Delhi
Root canal treatment (RCT) saves an infected or badly decayed tooth by removing the inflamed pulp inside it, cleaning the canals and sealing them. At Ark Dental Global, R-27, Greater Kailash 1, root canals are done under local anaesthesia with rotary instruments and a Carl Zeiss surgical microscope, and most are completed in a single visit. Call or WhatsApp +91 99905 09300.
Do you need a root canal?
You may need root canal treatment if the nerve inside a tooth is inflamed or infected. Common signs include:
Lasting toothache
Throbbing pain that keeps coming back, especially when chewing or lying down.
Lingering sensitivity
Sharp pain with hot or cold drinks that stays after the drink is gone.
Swollen gum or pimple
A swelling or small boil on the gum near the tooth, sometimes with a bad taste.
Darkening tooth
A tooth that turns grey or darker than its neighbours, often after an old injury.
Cracked or deep cavity
A deep cavity, large old filling or crack that has reached the nerve.
Pain that wakes you
Toothache at night or pain that painkillers barely touch.
Some infected teeth cause no pain at all and are found on an X-ray, which is why regular check-ups matter.
What happens during your root canal.
A typical single-visit root canal at Ark Dental Global.
Examination and X-ray
We confirm the diagnosis with a clinical check and digital X-ray. Complex teeth are planned on a 3D CBCT scan.
Local anaesthesia
The tooth and gum are numbed so the procedure feels like having a filling. Sedation is available for anxious patients.
Cleaning the canals
Under a Carl Zeiss surgical microscope (up to 16× magnification), the infected pulp is removed and the canals are cleaned and shaped with rotary instruments.
Measuring and disinfecting
An electronic apex locator measures each canal's exact length, and the canals are rinsed with disinfecting solutions.
Filling and sealing
The canals are filled with a biocompatible material and the tooth is sealed to stop bacteria getting back in.
Crown to protect the tooth
Back teeth usually get a crown to stop them cracking. Same-day CEREC crowns are possible, so you may leave with your final crown.
Root canal cost in South Delhi.
The price depends on which tooth needs treatment and how complex it is. You get an exact written quote after examination and an X-ray, before any treatment starts.
| Treatment | Price | What affects it |
|---|---|---|
| Root canal: front tooth | On examination | Usually 1 canal · quickest to treat |
| Root canal: premolar | On examination | 1–2 canals |
| Root canal: molar | On examination | 3–4 canals · longest appointment |
| Re-treatment of an old root canal | On examination | Removing the old filling adds time |
| Dental crown after RCT (per tooth) | ₹15,000–30,000 | Material: PFM, zirconia or IPS e.max |
| Pulpotomy for children (baby root canal) | On examination | Usually followed by a small crown |
EMI options are available. Call for current prices →
Root canal or extraction?
When a tooth can be restored, saving it is usually the better choice.
Save the tooth with a root canal
- Keeps your natural tooth and bite
- Usually completed in one visit, plus a crown
- Lower cost than replacing the tooth
- No gap, so neighbouring teeth don't drift
Extract and replace with an implant
- For teeth cracked below the gum or too broken down
- Implant with crown from ₹35,000
- 3–6 months including healing
- About dental implants →
After your root canal.
First few hours
Wait until the numbness wears off (2–3 hours) before eating, so you don't bite your cheek.
Next 1–2 days
Mild tenderness is normal and settles with regular pain relief. Call us if swelling increases.
Until the crown
Avoid hard or sticky food on that side if a temporary filling is in place.
Long term
Brush twice daily, floss, and keep six-monthly check-ups so the tooth lasts.
Who does your root canal.
Treatment is planned and carried out by the clinic's two directors.
Dr. Mittu Dixit
Director · cosmetic, restorative and painless dentistry, including root canals
Dr. Ameet S. Dixit
Director & Implantologist · complex cases and full-mouth rehabilitation
Root canal questions.
Is root canal treatment painful?
With modern local anaesthesia, root canal treatment usually feels similar to having a filling. At Ark Dental Global it is done with rotary instruments under Carl Zeiss surgical microscope magnification. Mild tenderness for a day or two afterwards is normal and settles with regular pain relief.
How many visits does a root canal take?
Most root canals at Ark Dental Global are completed in a single visit of about 60–90 minutes. A badly infected tooth, or one with an unusual canal shape, may need a second visit so the infection can settle first.
How much does root canal treatment cost in South Delhi?
The cost depends on the tooth: a front tooth has one canal and is quicker, while a molar has three or four canals and takes longer. A crown is usually recommended afterwards; crowns at Ark Dental Global cost ₹15,000–30,000 per tooth. You get an exact written quote after examination and an X-ray.
Do I need a crown after a root canal?
Usually yes for back teeth. A root-canal-treated molar or premolar is more brittle and can crack under chewing forces, so a crown protects it. Front teeth sometimes only need a filling. Same-day CEREC crowns are available at the clinic.
How long does a root canal last?
A well-sealed root canal with a good crown can last for many years, often for life. Regular check-ups, good brushing and flossing, and not using the tooth to bite hard objects help it last.
Is it better to remove the tooth and get an implant?
Saving your natural tooth with a root canal is usually the first choice when the tooth can be restored. If a tooth is cracked below the gum or too broken down to save, a dental implant is the alternative; implants at Ark Dental Global start from ₹35,000 with crown.
Can I eat after a root canal?
You can eat once the numbness wears off, usually after 2–3 hours. Until the final crown is fitted, avoid biting hard or sticky food on the treated side.
Do children get root canals?
Yes. Infected baby teeth can often be saved with a pulpotomy (a simplified 'baby root canal') followed by a small crown, which keeps space for the permanent tooth. See our paediatric dentistry page for details.
I have severe toothache now. Can I be seen today?
Same-day emergency appointments are available during clinic hours (Monday–Saturday, 10am–8pm) for severe toothache, swelling or a broken tooth. Call or WhatsApp +91 99905 09300.
Ark Dental Global
R-27, 1st Floor, Greater Kailash 1New Delhi 110048
Phone / WhatsApp: +91 99905 09300
Email: care@arkdental.in
Mon–Sat 10:00am–8:00pm · Sunday by appointment
Content reviewed by Dr. Mittu Dixit · Last updated October 2026
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