Does a root canal hurt?โผ
Done under local anaesthetic โ should be painless. Mild soreness 1โ3 days after is normal and managed with OTC pain relief.
How many appointments?โผ
Most completed in 1โ2 appointments. Complex cases may require two visits.
Is it covered by CDCP?โผ
Yes. RCT on anterior, premolar, and molar teeth is covered under the CDCP.
Is extraction better?โผ
Generally no. Saving your natural tooth is always preferable. Implants cost more than RCT.