Root Canal Treatment in Chișinău

Root canal treatment is carried out when the pulp (the soft tissue inside the tooth) is inflamed or infected, while the tooth can still be saved and extraction avoided.

The doctor removes the inflamed tissue from the root canal system, cleans and disinfects the canals, and then fills them so that they are sealed.

Canals differ in number, shape and position, so the doctor's task is not only to take the pain away but to treat the whole canal system. We aim to do this as thoroughly as possible and to create the conditions for keeping the tooth in the long term.

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Root canal treatment of a tooth at Cristi Dent

When you may need root canal treatment

the tooth hurts when you bite or the pain spreads to the jaw

you feel pressure or a sense that the tooth is too high

pain appears while chewing, even if the tooth looks intact

the pain fades and returns for no clear reason

the tooth reacts to cold or hot for longer than other teeth

the tooth was treated before, but discomfort has appeared over time

In chewing teeth, inflammation in the canals often develops without sharp pain, which is exactly why it is easy to miss.

Root canal treatment under a microscope

We use a microscope when we need a more precise view of the inside of the tooth.
Magnification helps to see the canal entrances, extra branches, anatomical features and areas that are hard to control with the naked eye.
A microscope is especially useful with a complex canal system, repeat root canal treatment, a search for a canal that was not treated before, or work on teeth after earlier treatment.
Not every tooth needs treatment under a microscope. The doctor decides whether magnification is needed after diagnostics.

Result of root canal treatment

Pain when chewing and biting goes away.

Inflammation does not spread to the bone.

The tooth is saved and does not need to be extracted.

The tooth can safely be restored with a crown or a filling.

Chewing becomes comfortable, without favouring one side.

It is not a temporary solution but a way to keep a fully functioning chewing tooth.

Root canal treatment cost for chewing teeth

Root canal treatment (pulp removal + filling)

2000

MDL

Root canal treatment under a crown

1500

MDL

Before treatment the doctor explains how many canals your tooth has, how much work is needed and what is included in the price.
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No unexpected extra charges during treatment.

Toothache?

Book a consultation: the doctor will assess the condition of the tooth and explain whether the canals need treatment.

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How root canal treatment is done

Examination and diagnostics

The doctor analyses the condition of the tooth on the image, determines the number of canals, the depth of inflammation and the risks. You understand at once whether the tooth can be saved and what the treatment plan is.

Anaesthesia

The procedure is done under local anaesthesia. There is no pain, even if the tooth was very sensitive before.

Cleaning the canals

The inflamed tissue is removed, and the canals are worked along their whole length, cleaned and disinfected. This is the most important stage, because the source of infection is removed here.

Sealing the canals

Each canal is tightly closed with a special material, so that bacteria cannot return and cause inflammation again.

Restoring the tooth

Afterwards the doctor explains how best to restore the tooth, with a filling or a crown, so that it withstands the chewing load.

How long root canal treatment takes

On average, treatment of a chewing tooth takes 1-2 visits.
With complex anatomy or marked inflammation, an additional stage may be needed.

The doctor names the exact number of visits after the examination.

What happens if canals are not treated

The pain may go away and return stronger.

The infection spreads to the bone around the root.

There is a risk of a cyst or an abscess.

The tooth gradually weakens and may crack.

In time the tooth has to be extracted.

Losing a chewing tooth often leads to more complex and expensive treatment: an implant or a prosthesis. In some cases the tooth cannot be saved, for example with a deep crack in the root or too little tooth left. Then we discuss extraction and an implant.

Root canal treatment FAQ for chewing teeth

Is it painful for chewing teeth?

No. The procedure is done under anaesthesia, so there is no pain. Discomfort when biting is possible afterwards. It is a normal reaction and passes in a few days.

Why is treatment of chewing teeth more expensive?

Because of more canals and more complex anatomy. Every canal must be completely cleaned and sealed, otherwise the risk of repeat inflammation is high.

Does a tooth always need a crown after canal treatment?

Often yes. Chewing teeth carry a heavy load and become more fragile afterwards. A crown lowers the risk of cracks and chips.

Can a chewing tooth be treated in one visit?

Sometimes yes, but with complex canals or strong inflammation the treatment is split into two stages. The doctor explains this before starting.

Can I postpone treatment if the pain is not strong?

No. The absence of strong pain does not mean the inflammation has gone. Often it simply becomes chronic.

How long does a tooth last after its canals are treated?

With quality treatment and proper restoration, a tooth can serve for many years without further problems.

Toothache?

Book a consultation: the doctor will assess the condition of the tooth and explain whether it can be saved by treating the canals.

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