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Root Canal Treatment in Yishun — Relief from Severe Toothache
Contrary to myth, modern root canal therapy is far less painful than the throbbing infection it treats — and it saves your natural tooth.
Root Canal Treatment Cost in Yishun
$300 – $1,200
Front teeth (incisors) are simpler: $300–$600. Molars with multiple roots cost $800–$1,200 due to increased difficulty and time.
Single-visit RCT is faster and reduces time off work, but costs $100–$200 more. Multi-visit allows better disinfection but requires 2–3 appointments.
Root canal tooth must be crowned ($600–$1,500) to survive long-term. Factor this into total cost — tooth is fragile without crown protection.
Severe infections or failed prior RCTs may need retreatment, adding $300–$500. Preventive care and early treatment keep costs lower.
| Option | Cost |
|---|---|
| Single-visit root canal (front tooth) | $400–$600 |
| Multi-visit root canal (molar) | $800–$1,000 |
| Root canal + crown (complete package) | $1,100–$1,500 |
Prices are indicative. Contact clinics directly for current quotes.
Root Canal Treatment Step-by-Step — What to Expect
- 1
Diagnosis & local anesthetic
10–15 minutesYour dentist takes an X-ray to confirm infection and numbs the area thoroughly. You should feel no pain during the procedure — only pressure.
- 2
Access & pulp removal
15–20 minutesA small access hole is created in the crown of the tooth. The infected pulp (nerve and blood vessel tissue) is carefully removed using fine instruments.
- 3
Root canal cleaning & shaping
20–30 minutesThe inside of the root canal is cleaned, shaped, and disinfected to remove all bacteria. This is the most time-intensive step and critical for success.
- 4
Filling & sealing
10–15 minutesThe cleaned canal is filled with a biocompatible material (gutta-percha) and sealed to prevent reinfection. A temporary or final restoration is placed.
- 5
Crown placement (follow-up)
30–60 minutes (separate appointment)Within 2–4 weeks, the tooth is fitted with a crown to restore strength and function. This step is essential — RCT teeth without crowns fail within 5 years.
Who Is a Candidate for Root Canal Treatment?
Good candidates
- Adults with severe, persistent toothache or throbbing pain that wakes you at night — sign of pulp inflammation or infection.
- Patients with visible abscess or swelling on the gum above the tooth, indicating bacterial infection inside the root.
- Anyone whose dentist has found deep decay, fracture, or infection on X-ray — even if symptoms are mild.
- People experiencing prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold (longer than 30 seconds after stimulus is removed) — classic indicator of pulp damage.
May need extra assessment
- Severely weakened or broken-down tooth — extra assessment needed to determine if tooth can be saved or if extraction is safer.
- History of failed root canal treatment — retreatment is possible but requires specialist assessment and may be more complex.
- Gum disease or bone loss around the tooth — your dentist must assess periodontal health before committing to RCT.
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