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Top clinics for Root Canal Treatment in Hougang
Royce Dental Centre
78 Serangoon Garden Wy, #01–00 Garden Estate, Singapore 555974
View clinic →Save Your Tooth: Root Canal Treatment in Hougang
Root canals are not as painful as you've heard — in fact, they stop the pain that's keeping you awake at night.
Root Canal Treatment Costs in Hougang
$300 – $1,200
Front teeth are simpler ($300–$600); molars have multiple roots, costing $800–$1,200
Single-visit (premium clinics) costs more upfront but saves time; multi-visit spreads cost over 2–3 appointments
Severe infections or previous failed treatments require additional specialist expertise and higher fees
Root-canal-treated teeth need crowns ($400–$800) to prevent fracture — factor this into total cost
| Option | Cost |
|---|---|
| Multi-Visit Standard RCT (Front Tooth) | $300–$500 |
| Single-Visit RCT (Front or Molar) | $600–$900 |
| Complex/Specialist RCT (Curved or Calcified Roots) | $900–$1,200 |
Prices are indicative. Contact clinics directly for current quotes.
What Happens During Root Canal Treatment — 5 Key Steps
- 1
Diagnosis & Local Anaesthetic
10–15 minutesYour dentist examines the tooth with X-rays to confirm infection and assess root structure. Local anaesthetic is injected so you feel no pain during the procedure — only pressure and vibration.
- 2
Rubber Dam Isolation & Access
10–20 minutesA rubber dam is placed around the tooth to keep it dry and isolated. The dentist creates an opening through the crown to access the infected pulp chamber.
- 3
Pulp Removal & Root Canal Cleaning
20–40 minutesInfected pulp tissue is carefully removed using special files. The root canals are cleaned, shaped, and disinfected — this is where the 'feeling' happens (pressure, not pain).
- 4
Filling & Sealing the Root
10–15 minutesOnce cleaned, the canal is filled with a biocompatible material (gutta-percha) and sealed with cement. This prevents future infection and completes the treatment.
- 5
Temporary or Permanent Restoration
10–15 minutesThe access hole is sealed with a temporary or permanent filling. You will need a crown within 2–4 weeks to protect the treated tooth from breaking.
Are You a Candidate for Root Canal Treatment?
Good candidates
- Adults with confirmed pulp infection (shown on X-ray) and severe, persistent toothache or abscess — your tooth can be saved
- Patients experiencing extreme sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers long after stimulus is removed — sign of pulp inflammation
- Anyone whose dentist recommends RCT over extraction — saving the natural tooth avoids bone loss and shifting
- Patients with realistic budget for crown follow-up — RCT-treated teeth require crowns to last 10+ years
May need extra assessment
- Teeth with severely curved or calcified roots — may require specialist assessment or longer appointment time
- Previous failed root canal treatment (retreatment cases) — needs specialist skill and more detailed cleaning
- Immunocompromised patients or those on certain medications — require careful monitoring and sometimes different antibiotic protocols
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