Root canal in Cancun
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A root canal can save a tooth that would otherwise have to be pulled: it cleans the inside of a tooth whose nerve is inflamed or infected. At Smile & Align, it is done by an endodontic specialist, by appointment. It's almost always finished in one or two visits, under local anesthesia. We are at Torre Médica Azuna, in Cancun's Hotel Zone.
When do you need a root canal?
When the nerve of the tooth (the pulp) has become inflamed beyond recovery or infected. It can only be confirmed with an exam and an X-ray, but these signs are a reason to come in soon:
If your face is swollen, you have a fever or it's hard to open your mouth, don't wait for a regular appointment: message us the same day.
How a root canal works, step by step
- You message usTell us what you feel and since when. We tell you when we can see you.
- Exam and X-rayWe look at the tooth with a digital X-ray. If it needs a root canal, we explain it and give you the cost before we start.
- Anesthesia and cleaningUnder local anesthesia we isolate the tooth, remove the damaged nerve and disinfect the canals.
- SealingWe seal the canals and close the tooth. Most people leave without the pain they came in with.
- Final restorationAt another visit the tooth is protected. On molars, that's usually a crown.
Does a root canal hurt?
With anesthesia, the treatment feels like a long filling. What hurts is the tooth before it's treated.
For the first few days afterward the tooth may feel sensitive when you bite; the pain reliever the specialist recommends keeps it under control.
We see you on the 8th floor with a view of Nichupté Lagoon. Several patients tell us the view helps them relax in the chair.
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Root canal or pulling the tooth?
If the tooth can be saved, a root canal is almost always the better choice.
You keep your own root and you don't have to replace the tooth with an implant or a bridge, which cost more and take more time. Pulling the tooth is the option when it's so broken or so loose that it can't hold a restoration. The specialist tells you which one your case is after seeing it.
After the root canal
The tooth is left without a nerve and becomes more fragile, especially a molar. That's why we recommend protecting it with a crown. Until then, don't bite hard things on that side. You can eat normally once the anesthesia wears off, taking care not to bite your cheek.
Root canal retreatment
If a tooth that already had a root canal hurts again or gets infected, the treatment can sometimes be repeated: the old filling is removed, the canals are cleaned again and sealed once more. It's more complex than the first time and the same specialist does it.
How much does a root canal cost in Cancun?
We don't publish prices because they vary a lot from one tooth to another.
What it depends on
- Which tooth it is: a front tooth has one canal; a molar has three or four.
- Whether it's the first time or a retreatment (an old root canal that failed).
- Whether a post or a crown is needed afterward.
What the consultation includes
- An exam of the tooth.
- Digital X-ray.
- The final cost, before we start.
- It costs MXN 1,000.
The exact cost, in writing, before you start.
Payment plans: up to 12 interest-free monthly payments with all banks. Financing is also available.
Book a consultationFrequently asked questions
How do I know if I need a root canal?
By signs like pain when biting, sensitivity that doesn't go away, pain at night or a tooth that darkened. But it can only be known with an exam and an X-ray. Sometimes the pain comes from a crack or from the gum and is fixed in another way.
Does a root canal hurt?
Not during the treatment: it's done under local anesthesia. It's normal for the tooth to be sensitive for a few days afterward.
Can you see me today?
Message us on WhatsApp and we'll tell you the first available time. We see emergencies during our hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
How long does it take?
Most are finished in one or two visits of between one hour and an hour and a half. Molars and retreatments can take longer.
How much does a root canal cost?
It depends on the tooth, whether it's a retreatment and the restoration it needs afterward. We give you the exact cost at the consultation, before we start. The consultation costs MXN 1,000. You can pay in up to 12 interest-free monthly payments with all banks, or with financing.
Which is better, pulling the tooth or a root canal?
If the tooth can be saved, the root canal. Pulling it leaves a gap that later has to be filled with an implant or a bridge.
How long does a tooth with a root canal last?
Properly restored, it can last many years. A molar with a root canal and no crown is more likely to break.
Is it normal to feel sensitivity afterward?
Yes, for a few days, especially when biting. If the pain gets worse instead of better, or the gum swells, message us.
What can I eat after a root canal?
Wait until the anesthesia wears off. For those first days, soft food and chewing on the other side are better, until you have the final restoration.
Do you see tourists?
Yes. We are in the Hotel Zone, close to the hotels, and there's parking inside the building. Our doctors see patients in English, and we give you receipts so your insurance can reimburse you.
Still in pain?
Message us now and we'll tell you when we can see you.
Torre Médica Azuna, 8th floor, office 820, Av. Sayil, Hotel Zone, Cancun · Get directions · Hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.