Best Root Canal Doctors in India

Endodontic therapy aka root canal therapy is a treatment done for the elimination or removal of the infection (infected pulp) in the teeth that helps in preventing the decontaminated tooth from suffering any future microbial invasion. A root canal treatment can be performed by a dentist or an endodontist depending on the complexity of the patient’s condition or the speciality of the doctor. A general dentist or an endodontist is qualified to perform root canal procedures and save the infected teeth by removing the bacteria and the pulp from inside the tooth. Root Canal Doctors in India are trained and qualified to perform the most complex types of dental pulp procedures, delivering quality treatment within the budget of the patients.

1.    How do I know who is the right doctor for me? Is the doctor board certified? In what field? – “How do I study a doctor’s profile”?

Patients can use the following factors for selecting the best root canal doctor in India:

•    Is the root canal hospital easy to locate? International patients should always select hospitals located in metro cities as they are more accessible and are surrounded by all sorts of facilities that might help them feel comfortable in India.

•    Is the root canal doctor certified by a medical association (MCI)? MCI (Medical Council of India) is a recognized healthcare board that verifies the credentials of the doctors and healthcare experts in India.

•    What qualifications does the root canal doctor have? An endodontist (root canal) doctor needs to have BDS, DDS, and fellowship specialization in dentistry for becoming eligible to practice in India. Patients should verify the educational qualifications of their doctors for determining their specialties.

Patients can also directly surf on Medmonks website and compare the qualification, experience and career profiles of some of the top root canal doctors in India.

2.    What is the role of a dentist and an endodontist, in a root canal procedure?

A periodontist is specialized to perform complex dental procedures including implant surgery as it requires superior knowledge of cutting into the gums with the right precision involving smallest incisions. On the other hand, an endodontist specializes in the treatment of interior dental pulp or tooth structures such as root canal.

A general dentist can perform simple root canals. However, endodontists are the specialized dentists who manages and performs root canal treatment as it is a type of dental pulp disorder. An endodontist can also be involved or can get recommended to the patients who have more than one infected tooth or molars with a canal.

3.    How much time does a root canal take?

Root Canal is performed by the doctor on an outpatients basis, which roughly takes 60 to 150 minutes. The time required for the procedure depends on the reports and condition of the patient, and the technologies which are being used in the treatment.

Patients will have to stay in the hospital for approximately 1-2 hours and come for sessions for the completion of the treatment. However, in some cases, it can complete in one visit. The next appointment will be scheduled by the dentist, if required.

4.    On selecting the doctor, how do we book the appointments? Can I video consult with her before arriving?

By using Medmonks services, the patient becomes eligible to use video consultation services with their dentist before arriving in India. This can help in making patients feel more confident about their choice, and discuss any specific concern or reports which they might need to carry for their treatment in India.

For further queries, patients can contact Medmonks directly.

5.    What happens during a typical doctor consult?

Patients can expect the following things to happen during a typical dentist or an endodontist appointment:

The appointment will start with the dentist analyzing the current condition of the patient's teeth and the infected area.

Once, analyzed the dentist will discuss the oral habits of the patient to determine the cause of the problem.

The dental doctor will also ask the patient about all the symptoms experienced by them. Following which they will want to analyze all the treatments, therapies and drugs used by the patient for minimizing the intensity of these symptoms.

The dentist can also recommend the patient to undergo some identification tests for further studying their condition.

Based on the facts discussed in the appointment, a rough treatment plan will be created for the patient.

6.    If I do not like the opinion given by the doctor, can I get a second opinion?

If the opinion suggested by the doctor selected by patients fails to satisfy their treatment expectations, they can seek Medmonks assistance for getting a second opinion from a doctor of similar standing and stature to explore better options or technologies for their root canal treatment. Patients can seek as many opinions as they want until they feel satisfied with their treatment plan.

7.    How do I stay in touch with my doctor after the treatment (follow-up care)?

Patients can stay in touch with their root canal doctor in India, using Medmonks extended service package, which includes 6-month free message chat and two video call consultation sessions with their doctor. This service can be used by the patient after their treatment for any type of medical emergency or other concerns related to their treatment.

8.    What is the cost of a root canal procedure in India?

The cost of root canal in India, can vary depending on the technique and sitting required for the treatment. The average cost of root canal treatment in India starts at USD 100.

However, the cost is subject to vary depending on the required of additional procedure or the technology used in the treatment.

9.    Where can patients find the best root canal doctors in India?

Patients have a better likelihood of finding the top dentists/ endodontists in India, in hospitals located in Metro-cities, which include, Delhi, Pune, Mumbai etc. These hospitals are equipped with the most advanced technology and research centers which attract the top doctors at their doors, as they are able to deliver better results, with the available resources.

10.    Why select Medmonks?

“Medmonks is a patient management company designed to provide, international patients with cost-effective treatment options in India. We offer patients with the on-ground services that help them receive quality treatment at an economical price. Our network of certified hospitals allows patients to receive healthcare facilities from the best root canal doctors in India.   

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