General dentistry
Root Canal Treatment in Turkey
Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed pulp from inside a tooth, then cleans and seals it, so the tooth can be kept rather than extracted.
The basics
Saving your natural tooth
Inside each tooth is the pulp, a mix of nerves and blood vessels that extends into the roots through the root canals. When decay or a crack lets bacteria in, the pulp can become inflamed or infected and cause pain and swelling.
If it is not treated, infection can spread from the root tip into the jawbone. Root canal treatment removes the diseased pulp to protect the tooth and the surrounding tissue.
Causes
Why might I need it?
- Deep decay
- Repeated dental treatment on the same tooth
- A cracked tooth or broken crown
- Cracked or loose fillings
- Gum disease
- An injury to the mouth
Procedure
How it is done
Your dentist asks about your symptoms and medical history and takes an X-ray to see how far the infection has spread. Under local anaesthetic, the pulp is removed and the canals are shaped, disinfected, often with sodium hypochlorite, then filled and sealed to the root tip.
Some treatments are completed in one appointment; many take two or more.
Recovery
After treatment
Numbness can last a few hours, so take care not to bite your cheek. Some discomfort for a few days is common and can usually be managed with over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol. A crown is often recommended to protect the tooth.
Step by step
How it works
- 01
Diagnosis
Symptoms, medical history and an X-ray.
- 02
Cleaning
Under local anaesthetic, the infected pulp is removed.
- 03
Sealing
The canals are disinfected, filled and sealed.
- 04
Restoration
A filling or crown restores the tooth.
The number of visits, the length of your stay and healing times depend entirely on your treatment. Your dentist sets them out in your written plan.
When you are home
Aftercare
Avoid chewing hard food on the tooth until it is restored. Contact us if pain or swelling increases after a few days.
Your coordinator stays in touch after you leave. You can send photos or arrange a video call with the clinic at any time, and we can share your records with your own dentist.
With your treatment
What is included
- Online consultation with a dentist to plan your treatment
- Panoramic X-ray and volumetric (3D) tomography at the clinic
- Transfers between the airport, clinic and hotel
- Temporary crowns while permanent restorations are made, where needed
- Needle-free injection anaesthesia, where suitable
- Hotel accommodation, when included in your package
Consultation comes first
Every treatment starts with a free online consultation. A dentist reviews your photos or X-rays and explains whether this treatment is suitable for you, its risks, side effects and recovery. If it is not suitable, we will not carry it out.
Questions
Root Canal Treatment FAQ
It is done under local anaesthetic. Some tenderness for a few days afterwards is common.
Some treatments take one appointment; many take two or more. Your written plan confirms this.
Often, especially for back teeth. Your dentist explains why.
It depends on the tooth and how many canals it has. You receive a written, itemised quote after your consultation.
