So, What Is a Root Canal—Really?
Despite the dramatic reputation, a root canal treatment (RCT) is simply the dental world’s way of saving your tooth when it's in trouble.
Inside every tooth is a soft tissue called the pulp. When that pulp gets infected or inflamed—due to deep decay, cracks, or injuries—your dentist steps in like a superhero... but with drills instead of capes.

Root canal = removing the infected pulp + cleaning the inside + sealing it up = your tooth lives to chew another day.

When Should You Consider a Root Canal? (AKA, When Not to “Tough It Out”)
We get it. You’re brave. You’ve handled spicy golgappas, long queues, and relatives asking when you’ll get married.
But when your tooth hurts enough to make you wince mid-bite, it's time to drop the hero act.

Here are the top signs you might need an RCT:

Persistent toothache (dull, sharp, or somewhere in between)
Sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers
Swollen gums or a little pimple near the tooth (yes, even teeth get pimples)
Darkening of the tooth (it’s not going goth—it’s decaying)
Pain while chewing or even talking
What Happens If You Wait?
Waiting is fine for buses and streaming movies, not for tooth infections.
Left untreated, that small problem could:

Become a full-blown abscess
Damage surrounding bone
Spread infection elsewhere
Lead to tooth extraction (and trust us, root canal is way more chill than losing a tooth)
The Root Canal Process – What to Expect (Without the Drama)
Diagnosis – A quick X-ray and exam to confirm the infection.
Local anesthesia – You’ll barely feel a thing (your dentist has magic hands).
Cleaning – The pulp is removed, and the canals are disinfected.
Filling – The empty space is filled and sealed.
Crowning Glory – Often, a crown is placed to protect your now-heroic tooth.
You might be surprised to know that modern root canals are often painless—yes, less dramatic than accidentally biting your tongue.

Don’t Wait for the Pain to Make the Decision
If your tooth is talking to you in Morse code pain signals, don’t wait until it starts screaming.
Early detection means simpler treatment, fewer complications, and a higher chance of saving your natural tooth.

At Prakash Dental, we believe every tooth deserves a second chance—even the rebellious ones.
Book a check-up before that “little ache” becomes a big regret. We’ll take care of the root... and the cause.