Root Canal Treatment in Rawalpindi

Prices published online for Islamabad start at around PKR 8,000. Marham, a Pakistani doctor-listing site, gives PKR 8,000 to 15,000 per session in Islamabad. The total depends mostly on the tooth. A November 2025 Pakistan price guide lists about PKR 7,000 to 18,000 for a front tooth and 12,000 to 25,000 for a premolar. For a molar, it lists 20,000 to 40,000 or more. A crown is charged on top. At Dental Plus you get the exact fee for your tooth after the examination and X-ray, before any treatment starts.

There is no single normal price, because the work depends on the tooth. A front tooth usually has one canal, while a molar has three or more. That is why the same guide prices front teeth from about PKR 7,000 and molars from about PKR 20,000. It also lists prices by technique. A rotary root canal costs about PKR 12,000 to 25,000, and one done under a microscope PKR 20,000 to 30,000. If the tooth needs a crown, the guide puts the root canal and crown together at PKR 30,000 to 70,000 or more. Taking the tooth out is not always cheaper. The American Association of Endodontists notes that an extraction often means paying for an implant or bridge later, which can cost more.

Not every root canal needs three visits. The NHS says to expect two or more, each lasting one to two hours. Extra visits usually have a clinical reason. When the nerve has died or there is an abscess, the canals are often filled with a calcium hydroxide dressing for about a week. This kills the bacteria that remain. One study found this extra disinfection raised healing rates by about 10% at one year. A flare-up between visits can also be dealt with before the canals are sealed. A typical three-visit plan is: clean and dress the canals, then fill and seal them, then fit the crown. Research reviews find single-visit and multiple-visit treatment about equally successful, when each is used for the right tooth. So we plan the number of visits for your case and tell you before we start.

Usually not. The tooth is fully numbed with local anaesthetic. According to the American Association of Endodontists, most patients say a root canal feels like having a routine filling. The severe pain people link with root canals is normally caused by the infection itself, and treatment is what relieves it. Afterwards, mild soreness or tenderness is normal for a few days, especially if the tooth was painful before. Paracetamol or ibuprofen help, and the NHS says swelling and soreness should improve within two weeks. Our patients describe their root canals here as "painless" and "pain free".

The infection will not heal on its own, and without treatment the tooth may have to be taken out.

Often, yes. Re-treatment removes the old root filling, cleans the canals again and reseals them. An examination and X-ray show whether the tooth can be saved.

Wait until the numbness has completely gone, usually 2 to 4 hours, so you don't bite your cheek or tongue. After that, chew on the other side until the tooth has its permanent filling or crown.

The NHS says to expect two or more visits of 1 to 2 hours each. Simpler front teeth can sometimes be finished sooner, while molars with several canals take longer. We tell you how many visits your tooth needs before we start.

Usually, yes. The American Association of Endodontists says most people return to work or school straight after. Your mouth may stay numb for a few hours.

Yes. Dental Plus is open 24/7, so if an infected tooth is keeping you awake, call or WhatsApp 0306 5574644 and come in. We can ease the pain and start treatment the same visit. See our 24/7 emergency dentist page.

Often. A crown protects the tooth, especially after a severe infection. We tell you before treatment starts whether yours is likely to need one.

Usually not. The American Association of Endodontists says saving your natural tooth is preferred. It keeps normal chewing and bite, preserves the bone around it and stops the neighbouring teeth from shifting. An extraction then needs an implant, bridge or denture to fill the gap, which can cost more and take longer.