Root Canal Treatment in Rawalpindi

Root canal treatment is used to treat infection or inflammation inside a tooth and, where possible, save the natural tooth instead of removing it.

A deep cavity, cracked tooth, previous dental work or injury can allow the pulp inside the tooth to become inflamed or infected. This may cause severe toothache, prolonged sensitivity or swelling.

At Reliance Hospital Dental Clinic in Bahria Town Phase 4, Rawalpindi, root canal treatment starts with an examination to determine what is causing the pain and whether the tooth can be preserved.

Endodontic care at Reliance Hospital includes Lt. Col. (R) Dr. Rizwan Qureshi, BDS, FCPS, whose clinical work includes endodontics, root canal treatment and restorative dentistry. Reliance Hospital lists him among its senior dental specialists.

A toothache does not automatically mean you need a root canal. In some cases, decay may still be treated with a filling. The correct treatment depends on how deeply the tooth is affected.

Signs You May Need a Root Canal

You should book a dental assessment if you have:

• Persistent or severe toothache

• Pain when biting or chewing

• Sensitivity to hot or cold that continues after the trigger is removed

• Swelling around a tooth or gum

• A small pimple-like swelling on the gum

• A cracked or badly damaged tooth

• Darkening of a tooth after injury

• Pain that keeps returning even after temporary relief

• A previously treated tooth that has become painful again

These symptoms can have different causes, so the dentist needs to examine the tooth before confirming root canal treatment.

If decay has not reached the pulp, a Restorative Filling may be enough to repair the tooth.

If the pulp has become irreversibly inflamed or infected, root canal treatment may be recommended to remove the affected tissue and preserve the tooth.

The American Association of Endodontists also lists severe pain when chewing, lingering sensitivity, swollen gums, cracks and deep decay among common reasons for endodontic assessment.

What Happens During Treatment

Your appointment begins with a dental examination and, where required, an X-ray to assess the tooth, roots and surrounding area.

Once root canal treatment is confirmed, local anaesthesia is used to numb the area.

The dentist then accesses the inside of the tooth, removes inflamed or infected pulp and carefully cleans and shapes the root canals. The cleaned canals are then filled and sealed to reduce the risk of bacteria entering again.

At Reliance Hospital, Lt. Col. (R) Dr. Rizwan Qureshi's endodontic experience is particularly relevant for patients requiring root canal treatment, including cases where preserving an infected or damaged natural tooth is the goal.

Root canal treatment may be completed in one visit in some cases, while other teeth require more than one appointment depending on infection, anatomy and case complexity.

The American Association of Endodontists notes that many root canal treatments can be completed in one or two appointments, but the number of visits depends on the condition of the individual tooth.

After the root canal is completed, the tooth normally needs a permanent restoration to protect it. Depending on the remaining tooth structure, this may be a filling or a crown.

Root Canal Treatment Cost at Reliance Hospital

According to the latest Reliance Hospital dental pricing:

Root Canal Treatment
Regular Price: PKR 22,000
Discount: 25%
Current Offer: PKR 16,500

For a single-root tooth:

Regular Price: PKR 20,000
Discount: 25%
Current Offer: PKR 15,000

The exact treatment required depends on which tooth is affected, the number of roots or canals, infection and overall complexity of the case.

A crown or other final restoration should be discussed separately during your treatment plan. Patients should confirm what is included in the root canal quote before treatment starts rather than assuming that the root canal and crown are one combined price.

This distinction is useful because people searching for root canal costs locally often specifically ask whether the quoted amount includes the X-ray, treatment, filling and crown.

Comfort First

Many patients delay root canal treatment because they expect the procedure itself to be extremely painful.

In reality, local anaesthesia is used before treatment to numb the tooth and surrounding area. The aim of the procedure is to remove the inflamed or infected tissue that is often responsible for the pain in the first place.

You may feel pressure during treatment, but you should tell your dentist if you feel significant discomfort so this can be managed.

Mild tenderness after treatment can occur, particularly if the tooth was already badly inflamed or infected.

The American Association of Endodontists states that modern root canal treatment is generally performed under local anaesthesia and is often comparable in comfort to other routine dental procedures.

After treatment:

• Avoid chewing on the treated tooth until numbness has worn off

• Follow any medication instructions given by your dentist

• Keep brushing and cleaning the surrounding teeth

• Avoid biting very hard foods with a temporarily restored tooth

• Return for the permanent filling or crown when advised

• Contact the clinic if swelling or significant pain develops or continues

Do not leave a temporarily restored root canal tooth without the recommended final restoration.

Saving Your Tooth

The main purpose of root canal treatment is to preserve a natural tooth that would otherwise remain infected or may eventually need extraction.

Saving the tooth can help maintain normal chewing, bite balance and the position of neighbouring teeth.

However, not every tooth can be saved.

A severely fractured tooth, extensive structural damage or another serious dental problem may sometimes make extraction a more appropriate option. The decision should be made after examining the tooth rather than assuming every painful tooth requires either a root canal or extraction.

After root canal treatment, a filling or crown is used to protect and restore the tooth. The American Association of Endodontists also recommends restoration of the treated tooth after endodontic treatment to protect it and allow it to continue functioning.

If your dentist finds that the tooth only has a cavity without pulp infection, you may instead be advised to have a Restorative Filling or Tooth Colour Composite Filling.

Book a Consultation

Looking for root canal treatment in Rawalpindi or Islamabad?

Reliance Hospital Dental Clinic is located in Civic Center, Bahria Town Phase 4, Rawalpindi and provides endodontic and restorative dental care for patients with tooth pain, infection, deep cavities and damaged teeth. The live clinic page lists dental hours from Monday to Saturday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Root canal care at Reliance Hospital includes:

Lt. Col. (R) Dr. Rizwan Qureshi
BDS, FCPS
Endodontics
Root Canal & Restorative Dentistry

Reliance Hospital's dentistry department lists him among its dental specialists and states that its services include root canal treatment, advanced endodontic treatment, crowns and restorative dentistry.

Latest Root Canal Pricing

Root Canal Treatment
PKR 22,000 → PKR 16,500

Single-Root Canal Treatment
PKR 20,000 → PKR 15,000

Final treatment and restoration requirements are confirmed after examining the tooth.

Explore the full Reliance Hospital Dental Department if you also need fillings, crowns or another dental treatment.

Clinic: Bahria Town Phase IV, Civic Center, Rawalpindi
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Call: +92 326 8414921

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One important change here: the live website still shows the older PKR 20,000 → PKR 13,400 root canal pricing. Based on the latest price sheet you shared, that should now be updated across the main Dental page and Root Canal service page to PKR 22,000 → PKR 16,500, with the single-root option at PKR 20,000 → PKR 15,000.