Most people searching for root canal treatment in Gunadala, Vijayawada have a tooth that hurts right now. So this page starts where you are: how to tell whether it is likely to be the nerve, what to do this week, and how GIA Clinics Gunadala handles it.
Signs it may have reached the nerve
- Pain with hot or cold food that lingers after you stop
- A throbbing ache, especially at night
- Swelling, or a pimple on the gum near one tooth
- Deep decay or a crack you can feel with your tongue
Only an examination and an X-ray can confirm it. Sometimes a filling is all you need, which is one more reason to get it looked at early.
What to do until your appointment
Chew on the other side and avoid very hot or cold drinks. Do not place a painkiller against the gum, as it can burn the tissue. Do not assume that pain which suddenly stops means the problem has gone. A tooth can go quiet because the nerve has died, while infection carries on.
Who treats you here
At Gunadala, root canals are done by Dr Sreeja Lakshmi, a general dentist with a particular focus on root canal treatment and crowns, and by Dr Lalitya Dandamudi. Both see patients from 10 AM to 8:30 PM, so daytime and evening visits are possible.
What happens in the chair
The tooth is tested and X-rayed first. Then it is numbed with local anaesthetic and a small opening is made to reach the pulp. The infected tissue is removed, and the canals are shaped and disinfected with rotary instruments. They are then filled and sealed. Many patients say it feels like a long filling, though the tooth may be tender for a few days.
How many visits
It takes one to three visits, depending on the infection and the tooth, usually within one to three weeks including any crown. Back teeth generally need a crown, because a treated tooth can become brittle.
Booking at Gunadala
Tell the front desk you have a painful tooth so they can advise you on timing. Call or WhatsApp 090772 93949.