Healthcare Providers in Mexico City

Root canal therapy becomes necessary when the tooth's pulp (containing nerves and blood vessels) becomes infected or inflamed due to deep decay, repeated dental procedures, cracks, or trauma. The infection can cause severe pain, abscess, swelling, and if untreated, can spread to other areas of the body. During the procedure, the dentist creates an access opening, removes the infected pulp, cleans and shapes the canals, then fills and seals them with gutta-percha material. A crown is typically placed afterward to protect the tooth. Modern techniques and anesthetics make the procedure virtually painless, contrary to its reputation. Root canals have success rates over 95% and allow patients to keep their natural teeth rather than requiring extraction. Treatment typically requires 1-3 visits depending on complexity. Many travelers seek root canal treatment in Mexico due to savings of 60-80% compared to US prices, with many Mexican endodontists using the same advanced technologies (rotary instruments, digital imaging, microscopes) as their US counterparts.