Cleaning out inflamed or damaged nerve tissue inside the tooth and filling the canals. The aim is to keep the tooth instead of extracting it.

Root canal treatment means removing the tooth nerve (pulp) that has become inflamed or died because of deep decay, a crack or a knock, then shaping, disinfecting and filling the root canals. It is done under local anaesthesia and in most cases is completed in 1–2 visits.
With a filling or crown on top, the treated tooth can be used for many years. At MC Multi Clinic, root canal treatment is planned by endodontist Dr. Salih Danışman.
If you have one or more of these symptoms, an examination is recommended. Sometimes a problem is spotted on an X-ray before any symptoms appear.
Throbbing pain that gets worse, especially at night, can be a sign of an inflamed nerve.
Sensitivity that lingers long after the hot or cold has gone.
Pain when pressure is put on the tooth or when biting.
Swelling, a pimple-like bump or discharge around the tooth.
A tooth that darkens after a knock or over time.
Decay, a crack or a fracture that exposes the nerve.
If the natural tooth can be kept, root canal treatment is usually considered first. The decision depends on how much healthy tooth structure and bone support remain, and is made at the examination.
For teeth that are not suitable for root canal treatment or have a low chance of success, options such as an implant are discussed at the examination.
The condition of the tooth, the extent of the inflammation and the root anatomy are assessed with an X-ray.
The tooth and surrounding area are numbed; you usually feel no pain during the procedure.
The inflamed tissue is removed and the canals are shaped and disinfected. If needed, medication is placed in the canal between visits.
The cleaned canals are sealed with a filling material.
A permanent filling or crown is placed to protect the tooth.
Healing is followed up with a check-up X-ray.
Standard root canal treatment is not enough in every case. Depending on the situation, these options are considered:
The basic treatment for teeth whose nerve tissue is inflamed or has died.
For teeth that have had root canal treatment but where the inflammation has not cleared or has come back: the old filling is removed and the treatment is redone.
Details →Cleaning the area with a small surgical procedure when inflammation at the root tip does not heal after root canal treatment.
Details →Treatment to keep a child’s baby tooth until it falls out naturally.
Details →The success of root canal treatment depends on cleaning the canals thoroughly and protecting the tooth well afterwards, so the treatment and the restoration on top are planned together.
MC Multi Clinic team · Efeler, Aydın
Root canal treatment, retreatment and treatment of complex root anatomy.

Fillings that protect the tooth after root canal treatment.

Sedation for patients with dental anxiety.




The cost varies from tooth to tooth; it would not be right to give a figure without an examination and X-ray. After the examination, the scope of treatment is explained to you in detail. The main factors are:
Root canal treatment is a common, well-established treatment, but like any treatment it has some limits.
At the first visit the tooth is examined and an X-ray is taken. It helps if you can tell us:

If you are in pain, it is a good idea to contact us first by phone or WhatsApp about a same-day examination.
Because it is done under local anaesthesia, you usually feel no pain during the procedure. The tooth may be tender when chewing for a few days afterwards; this usually passes quickly.
In most cases 1–2 visits. Teeth with widespread inflammation or complex canals may need more.
With a suitable filling or crown and good care, the tooth can be used for many years. On back teeth, a crown helps prevent the tooth from breaking.
Not for every tooth. For back teeth that have lost a lot of structure and take chewing forces, a crown is usually recommended to prevent fracture.
The gap left by an extracted tooth needs to be filled; otherwise neighbouring teeth can drift. If the natural tooth can be kept, root canal treatment is usually considered first.
If inflammation has not cleared or has returned in a tooth with a previous root canal treatment, the old root filling is removed and the canals are cleaned and filled again.
In urgent cases it can be done under suitable conditions. Always tell us you are pregnant before the examination; X-rays and medication are planned accordingly.
You can eat once the anaesthetic has worn off. Until the permanent filling or crown is placed, avoid chewing hard food on that side.
Pain going away can mean the nerve has died completely; the inflammation may continue silently. A check with an examination and X-ray is recommended.
To make an appointment you can call +90 256 212 46 46, message our WhatsApp line or fill in the appointment form on the website. The clinic is open weekdays 10:00–19:00 and Saturday 10:00–18:00.
