Had my wisdom tooth removed by Dr. Arvind. I was very nervous, but he explained every step and the whole thing was over in twenty minutes. The swelling was gone in two days. Very clean clinic and friendly staff.
Root Canal Treatment
Treatment for painful or infected teeth, usually completed in one or two visits.
- Treatment time60–90 minutes
- Visits1–2 visits
- FeeFrom $50
About root canal treatment
When decay or a crack reaches the nerve inside a tooth, the pain rarely goes away on its own. A root canal removes the infected pulp, cleans and seals the canals, and lets you keep your own tooth.
With rotary instruments, magnification and proper anaesthesia, most of our patients compare the experience to having a filling.
This may be suitable if you have
- Throbbing or lingering pain, especially at night
- Sensitivity to hot or cold that doesn't fade
- A swollen gum or a small pimple near one tooth
- A tooth that has darkened after an injury
What we offer
Diagnosis
- Digital X-ray of the affected tooth
- Vitality and bite tests
- A clear answer on whether it can be saved
- Written estimate before we start
Treatment
- Single-sitting root canals where possible
- Rotary files for cleaner, faster canals
- Re-treatment of older root canals
- Work under magnification
Protecting the tooth
- Core build-up to rebuild the tooth
- Zirconia or metal-ceramic crown
- Bite check after the crown is fitted
- Review X-ray at six months
How treatment works
Find the cause
We pinpoint the tooth with a bite test and digital X-ray, then tell you whether it can be saved.
Clean and seal
Under local anaesthetic, the infected pulp is removed and the canals cleaned and sealed — often in one sitting.
Crown it
A crown fitted a week or two later stops the treated tooth from cracking.
Your dentist
Dr. Arjun Prakash
Endodontist · Root Canal Specialist
BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics)
Frequently asked questions
Does a root canal hurt?
The treatment is done under local anaesthetic and feels much like a filling. The tooth may be tender for a few days afterwards, which ordinary painkillers handle.
Do I really need a crown afterwards?
For back teeth, almost always. A root-treated tooth is more brittle, and a crown is what stops it splitting when you chew.
Wouldn't it be easier to take the tooth out?
Keeping your own tooth is usually cheaper and better in the long run than an extraction followed by an implant or bridge. If a tooth genuinely can't be saved, we will say so.
Book a consultation
You will leave with a written treatment plan and estimate.
Other treatments
Teeth Replacement
Implants, bridges and dentures, compared side by side.
Smile Makeovers & Veneers
Veneers, bonding and crowns, planned digitally before treatment.
Dentures
Complete and partial dentures made in our own laboratory.
Full Mouth Rehabilitation
Crowns, bridges and implants planned as one complete treatment.
Dental Implants
Fixed, natural-looking replacements for missing teeth.
Fillings
Tooth-coloured fillings matched to your shade, in one visit.
Inlays & Onlays
Made-to-measure ceramic repairs that save more natural tooth.
Crowns & Bridges
Crowns to protect damaged teeth; bridges to replace missing ones.
Braces (Orthodontics)
Metal and tooth-coloured ceramic braces for children and adults.
Clear Aligners
Nearly invisible, removable trays that straighten teeth.
Oral Surgery
Gentle extractions and wisdom tooth removal, with sedation if needed.
Periodontal (Gum) Therapy
Treatment for bleeding gums, gum disease and recession.
Emergency Dental Care
Same-day appointments for pain, swelling and broken teeth.
Preventive Dentistry
Check-ups, X-rays, sealants and fluoride that stop problems early.
Laser Dentistry
Gentler gum treatment with less bleeding and faster healing.
Sedation Dentistry
Calm, comfortable treatment for anxious patients.
Paediatric Dentistry
Gentle check-ups, fluoride, sealants and fillings for children.
Teeth Cleaning
Scaling and polishing to remove tartar and stains.
Teeth Whitening
In-clinic and take-home whitening, with care for sensitive teeth.
Oral Cancer Screening
A quick, painless check for early signs of mouth cancer.
In-House Laboratory
Crowns, bridges and dentures made on site by our technicians.
What patients say about Origin Dental on Google
Got clear aligners here. They showed me a 3D preview before starting, and fourteen months later the result looks exactly like it. Reviews were always on time and nobody tried to upsell me anything.
Took my six-year-old daughter for her first dental visit. Dr. Meera Krishnan was so patient with her, let her sit in the chair and count her teeth first. She actually enjoyed it and wants to go back!
Full mouth rehabilitation with Dr. Meera Raghunathan. The full cost was given in writing before we started and there were no surprises. After years of trouble I can finally chew properly again. Thank you to the whole team.
Single-sitting root canal with Dr. Arjun. Honestly it felt like a filling. He showed me the X-ray before and after and explained why I needed a crown. Highly recommend.
Broke a front tooth on a Sunday morning. Called the helpline, they saw me within the hour and repaired it the same day. Could not tell which tooth it was afterwards.
Teeth whitening with Dr. Kavya before my wedding. Very natural result and no sensitivity at all. The staff are warm and the clinic is spotless.
Flew in from Dubai for two implants. They planned everything on WhatsApp from my X-rays, so I knew the cost and the dates before I landed. Excellent, careful work.
Location
Find us
We are in Kodambakkam, west Chennai, with street parking in front of the clinic.
AddressChennai, Tamil Nadu
Reception+91 00000 00000
Emailhello@example.com
Opening hours
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| Monday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |