Root canal
Root canal treatment
Aims to keep an infected tooth instead of removing it.
Typical stay in Samsun: Usually 1–2 appointments
About root canal treatment
When decay or injury reaches the nerve (pulp), root canal treatment removes the inflamed tissue, then shapes and fills the canals. It's done under local anaesthetic, so you shouldn't feel pain during it — the aim is to keep your natural tooth.
What it offers
- Keeps your natural tooth
- Relieves pain and infection
- Usually 1–2 appointments
- A treated tooth can last many years with care
How it's done
- X-rays to assess the canals
- Local anaesthetic
- Cleaning the inflamed tissue and shaping the canals
- Filling the canals and restoring the tooth
This page is general information. Your treatment plan and timing are confirmed after an examination in the clinic.
