Root canal treatment (endodontics) relieves pain and saves teeth affected by deep decay, infection, or injury — letting you keep your natural tooth rather than removing it.

What's involved

After assessing the tooth (usually with an x-ray), we numb the area, remove the infected or inflamed pulp from inside the tooth, then clean, shape, and seal the canals. The tooth is then restored with a filling or, where needed, a crown to protect it. Most root canals are completed comfortably in one or two visits.

Signs you may need a root canal

• Persistent or severe toothache, especially when chewing or applying pressure
• Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold
• A darkening or discoloured tooth
• Swelling, tenderness, or a pimple-like bump on the gum (a dental abscess)
• A deeply decayed, cracked, or broken tooth

If you're experiencing tooth pain in Nairobi, an early assessment can often save the tooth and prevent the infection from spreading.

Pricing

• Consultation: from KES 2,000
• Root canal: from KES 25,000
• Crown or further restoration (where needed): quoted after assessment

Common questions

Does a root canal hurt? Modern root canal treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic, so it feels similar to having a filling. Most patients are comfortable during and after the procedure, and it actually relieves the pain caused by the infection.

How much does a root canal cost in Nairobi? At Milan Dental Clinic, root canal treatment starts from KES 25,000, with a crown quoted separately if one is needed to protect the tooth.

Is it better to extract or save the tooth? Keeping your natural tooth is almost always preferable — it maintains your bite and avoids the need for a bridge or implant later. We'll advise honestly after assessing the tooth.

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