Can I Avoid a Root Canal? The Honest Truth.

We see this search trend rising in Hyderabad: "How to avoid root canal naturally" or "Root canal alternative medicine."

I understand the hesitation. Root canals have a bad reputation for being painful (though modern microscopic treatment is painless). Patients often ask: "Can't I just take medicine?"

The "Antibiotic Myth"

Here is the hard medical truth: Antibiotics cannot cure a tooth infection. They can only temporarily reduce the swelling.

• Why Medicine FailsOnce the nerve inside the tooth is dead, there is no blood supply to carry the antibiotic into the tooth. The infection effectively "hides" inside the root, safe from the medicine.

Option 1: Save it (Root Canal)

This is the gold standard. We clean the infection from the inside, seal it, and place a crown. You keep your natural tooth for life.

Cost: ₹4,500 - ₹7,000 (Treatment) + Crown.
Pain: Zero (with anesthesia).

Option 2: Extract it (Removal)

This is the only permanent alternative. If you remove the tooth, the pain goes away. But this creates new problems:

• Bone Loss: Your jawbone shrinks over time.
• Chewing Difficulty: You lose 10-20% of chewing power per tooth.
• Replacement Cost: To replace it later with a Dental Implant, it will cost ₹25,000+, which is 3x more expensive than saving it now.

FAQs on Safety

Is it safe?
Yes. We use 100% sterile protocols. There is no scientific evidence linking root canals to systemic diseases (a common internet myth).