Root Canal Treatment in Canggu, Bali
Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, relieving pain and saving the tooth from extraction. At Saka Dental Studio in Canggu, the procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic, the canals are cleaned and sealed, and a crown is often recommended afterwards to protect the restored tooth.
Who is root canal treatment for?
Root canal treatment suits people whose tooth is infected, abscessed or badly decayed, often felt as ongoing pain, sensitivity to heat or swelling. It is an option when the tooth can be kept rather than removed. Your dentist confirms suitability at assessment using an X-ray before recommending treatment.
What root canal treatment does
Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, which is what relieves the pain rather than causing it. Each tooth has soft tissue, called the pulp, running through narrow canals. When this becomes infected from deep decay or injury, the canals are cleaned, shaped and sealed so the tooth can stay in place instead of being removed.
Treatment begins with a clinical assessment and a dental X-ray, which shows the shape of the canals and the extent of the infection. Your dentist uses this to confirm whether the tooth is suitable for root canal treatment and explains what is involved before anything goes ahead.
What to expect during the procedure
The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic, so the tooth and the area around it are numbed throughout. Your dentist opens the tooth, removes the infected tissue, cleans and shapes the canals, then seals them. Depending on the tooth and the infection, this may be completed in one visit or spread across two.
Afterwards, mild tenderness around the tooth for a few days is common and is eased with simple pain relief. Because a treated tooth can become more brittle, a crown is often recommended to protect it and restore normal chewing; your dentist explains whether this applies to your tooth.
Pricing and what is included
Root canal treatment at Saka Dental Studio starts from IDR 2,000,000, with indicative prices also shown in AUD, USD and EUR. The figure depends on the tooth and the number of canals involved, which your dentist confirms after assessment. Any crown recommended afterwards is quoted separately so you can see each cost clearly.
We set out the full cost after your X-ray and assessment, with no hidden fees. If you are travelling from overseas, we help you plan the number of visits and the timing around a crown where one is needed.
Aftercare for international patients
You leave with written aftercare instructions and a clear point of contact. If a concern arises after you return home, we can advise via WhatsApp and coordinate with a dentist locally where in-person care is needed. Where a crown is part of your plan, we help arrange the timing, whether during your stay or on a return visit. Saka Dental Studio provides its warranty terms in writing at the time of treatment.
The procedure, step by step
- 1
Diagnosis
Your dentist examines the tooth and takes an X-ray to confirm the infection and plan treatment.
- 2
Anaesthetic & access
The tooth is numbed with local anaesthetic and the infected tissue inside is reached.
- 3
Cleaning & sealing
The canals are cleaned, shaped and sealed to prevent further infection.
- 4
Crown or filling
The tooth is restored, often with a crown, to protect it and restore normal function.
What to expect
Recovery
Mild tenderness around the tooth for a few days, eased with simple pain relief. Most people return to normal activities the same or next day and chew carefully on that side until a crown is fitted.
Time in Bali
Many root canals are completed over 1–2 visits across a few days in Bali. Where a crown is recommended, allow extra time or a return visit for it to be fitted; remote check-ins are available between appointments for international patients.
Warranty & aftercare
Saka Dental Studio provides its warranty terms in writing at the time of treatment, along with a remote aftercare protocol for patients who return home after their root canal.
People often dread a root canal, but it is the step that takes the pain away by clearing the infection inside the tooth. Our aim is to keep your natural tooth and to keep you comfortable throughout.
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