Is a root canal painful?

Contrary to popular belief, no. It’s done with local anesthesia that completely numbs the area, and in fact a root canal gets rid of the pain caused by the infection. After treatment, any discomfort can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.

How long does a session take?

Usually between 60 and 90 minutes. Some treatments are finished in a single visit; more complex cases may need 2 or 3 sessions.

When do I need a root canal?

If you have sharp pain when chewing, lingering sensitivity to heat or cold, the tooth has darkened, the gum is swollen or there’s a lesion on an X-ray. The cause can be a deep cavity, a blow to the tooth, a crack or repeated treatments on the same tooth.

What happens after a root canal?

A crown is usually recommended to protect the treated tooth, especially for molars. If the tooth still has enough healthy structure, a more conservative restoration may be enough.

Specialty /

Root canal treatment

Root canal treatment to stop the pain and save your tooth. It’s done by an endodontist, with local anesthesia, in one to three visits depending on your case.

Per visit: 60 to 90 min
Price: From MX$6,000
Your specialist: Dr. Ana Laura

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A Dentalist specialist during a root canal treatment

When you need it /

Is it for you?

Only an exam can confirm whether you need a root canal. These are the most common signs.

Pain when you chew

Sharp pain when you bite down or put pressure on that tooth.

Sensitivity that lingers

Cold or heat hurts, and the discomfort sticks around for a good while.

The tooth has darkened

A change in color can mean the nerve is damaged.

Swollen gums, an injury or a crack

Swelling around the tooth, a blow to the mouth, a crack or a deep cavity.

Step by step /How it’s done

It’s done with local anesthesia: you shouldn’t feel pain during the procedure.

Assessment

We examine the tooth and your X-rays. You leave with your diagnosis, your plan and a written estimate.

0260–90 min

We remove the damaged nerve

With the area numb, we remove the infected or damaged pulp from inside the tooth.

Cleaning and sealing

We clean, disinfect and seal the canal to prevent new infections.

We protect the tooth

A crown is almost always recommended so the tooth doesn’t fracture. We explain it and quote it separately.

After treatment /

What to expect afterward

A root canal takes away the pain caused by an infected or inflamed nerve. Afterward, any discomfort can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.

Caring for your tooth

Any discomfort after treatment can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
We recommend a crown to protect it, especially if it’s a molar.
If the tooth keeps enough healthy structure, a simpler restoration may be enough.
Before we start, we explain the outlook for your case.

A Dentalist dentist talking with a patient at the clinic

Prices /

Straightforward pricing

A reference before you start. The final cost depends on the tooth, its anatomy, how complex the case is and whether it has been treated before.

First step

Root canal assessment

We understand what your tooth needs before we talk about treatment.

MX$1,000

About US$59. Includes a diagnosis and a written estimate and plan.

Treatment

Initial root canal

When the tooth hasn’t had root canal treatment before.

From MX$6,000

Approximate range: MX$6,000 to MX$9,500 (US$353 to US$559).

Treatment

Retreatment

When the tooth already had a root canal and needs to be treated again.

From MX$8,500

Approximate range: MX$8,500 to MX$12,500 (US$500 to US$736).

After the root canal
The build-up, inlay or crown is explained and quoted separately

Insurance
If you have a PPO plan, we’ll help you with the paperwork to check your coverage

Questions /

Your most common questions

Anything else? Call us at +52 664 597 7347 or message us on WhatsApp.

It’s a procedure that removes the infected or damaged dental pulp (the nerve and blood vessels) from inside the tooth. The canal is then cleaned, disinfected and sealed to prevent future infections. It saves a tooth that would otherwise have to be pulled.