Dr. Amr Yasser
CEO & Founder · Endodontics
Specialist in root canal treatments and saving natural teeth.
Overview
Root canal treatment removes infected or damaged pulp from inside a tooth, then cleans, disinfects, and seals the space to stop the infection and relieve pain — letting you keep your natural tooth instead of needing it extracted. It's usually completed in one to two visits, performed under local anesthesia, and is typically followed by a crown to protect the tooth long-term.
| Root Canal Treatment | Extraction | |
|---|---|---|
| Keeps natural tooth | Yes | No |
| Follow-up usually needed | A crown, to protect the treated tooth | A replacement (such as a dental implant) if you want to prevent shifting |
| Visits | 1–2, plus a separate crown visit | Usually 1, plus replacement planning if you choose to replace the tooth |
| Effect on neighboring teeth | None — the tooth stays in place | Adjacent teeth can gradually shift into the gap without a replacement |
| Best for | Teeth with enough healthy structure left to save | Teeth too damaged to save, or an informed patient preference |
Root canal treatment is generally preferred when a tooth can realistically be saved, since keeping your natural tooth preserves your bite and avoids the added cost and time of a replacement later. Extraction is simpler up front and sometimes unavoidable, but it leaves a gap worth planning for — even if not right away — since neighboring teeth can shift over time without one.
Most root canals are completed in one to two visits.
When should I call the clinic after treatment?
If you experience severe pain, swelling, or fever — mild soreness for a few days is normal, but these can be signs the infection hasn't fully cleared.
Modern root canal treatment is performed under local anesthesia and is generally no more uncomfortable than getting a filling — the pain people associate with root canals is usually from the infection that made the treatment necessary, not the procedure itself.
The crown that usually follows is a separate treatment — see Restorative Crowns.
Specialist in root canal treatments and saving natural teeth.
Root canal treatment at Vienna Dental Clinic is performed by Dr. Amr Yasser — see his profile.
As founder, Dr. Yasser shaped Vienna Dental Clinic around a straightforward principle: dental care should be comfortable, evidence-based, and centered on preserving a patient's natural teeth whenever possible.
Root canal treatment removes infected or damaged pulp from inside a tooth, cleans and disinfects the space, and seals it to stop the infection and relieve pain — allowing you to keep your natural tooth rather than needing it extracted. It's a routine, effective option for patients across Nasr City and greater Cairo who want to avoid losing a tooth to extraction.
No more than getting a filling — the area is fully numbed, and most of the discomfort people associate with root canals actually comes from the infection itself, before treatment.
Usually one to two visits for the root canal itself, plus a separate visit afterward for the crown.
In most cases, yes — a root-canal-treated tooth is structurally weaker afterward, and a crown protects it from cracking or breaking under normal biting pressure long-term.
The tooth is more brittle without the pulp that used to nourish it, so skipping the crown raises the risk of it cracking or fracturing under normal biting pressure — most patients need it to protect the tooth for the long term.
It depends on the tooth's location and how many canals it has. Most appointments take 30–60 minutes; complex molars with multiple canals may take 60–90 minutes or need more than one visit.
Once numbness fully wears off, usually within a couple of hours, you can eat normally — just avoid chewing on the treated tooth until any temporary filling is replaced by the permanent crown.
If you experience severe pain, swelling, or fever — mild soreness for a few days is normal, but these can be signs the infection hasn't fully cleared.
Coverage depends on your individual plan — see Insurance & Financing for the payment options the clinic offers.
Root canal treatment saves your natural tooth, which is generally preferable when the tooth can realistically be saved — extraction removes the source of infection but leaves a gap that may need replacing later to prevent shifting. See the comparison above; the right call depends on how much healthy tooth structure remains.