Root Canal Treatment in Turkey: Cost, Procedure & Patient Reviews
Root canal treatment is a dental procedure that removes infected or inflamed pulp tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and shapes the root canals, and seals them to prevent reinfection — saving the natural tooth rather than extracting it. UK and Irish patients who need one or more root canals combine the treatment with their dental trip to Antalya, where the procedure costs around £90 per root canal, compared with £90-£200 per root in the UK privately.
What root canal treatment actually is
Root canal treatment, also called endodontic treatment, saves a tooth that has become infected or severely inflamed deep inside its pulp chamber and root canals. The pulp — the soft tissue containing nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue — can become infected through deep decay, a cracked or fractured tooth, a leaking filling or trauma. Without treatment, the infection spreads to the surrounding bone and eventually leads to a dental abscess, persistent pain and tooth loss. Root canal treatment removes the infected pulp, cleans and shapes the hollow root canals to exact tolerances using specialist rotary instruments, disinfects with irrigating solutions, and fills and seals the canals with a biocompatible material called gutta-percha. A crown is usually placed afterwards to protect the now-brittle tooth and restore full function, returning the tooth to a condition where it can last many more years or a lifetime.
Root Canal Treatment Before & After in Turkey
When root canal is recommended
Root canal treatment is the recommended option whenever the pulp of a tooth is infected, inflamed or necrotic and the tooth structure above the gumline is still sufficient to support a restoration. The alternative — extraction — is irreversible and typically requires a dental implant, bridge or denture to fill the gap, which costs significantly more than root canal treatment in total. Signs that a root canal may be needed include a persistent toothache that is worse when biting, prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold, spontaneous sharp pain, gum swelling or a fistula (small pimple on the gum) and visible darkening of a tooth. A dental X-ray or CBCT scan confirms the diagnosis. Not every painful tooth needs root canal; your consultation at Amazing Smile Turkey determines whether the tooth can be saved and what restoration will follow.
How root canal treatment works
Root canal treatment at Amazing Smile Turkey begins with a comprehensive CBCT or periapical X-ray to map the root canal anatomy and confirm the extent of infection. Local anaesthesia makes the procedure completely painless; many patients report being surprised by the absence of discomfort. A rubber dam is placed to isolate the tooth and maintain a sterile field, the pulp chamber is opened and the root canals are located and measured with apex locators. Specialist rotary nickel-titanium instruments clean and shape the canals to a precise taper, copious sodium hypochlorite irrigation disinfects throughout, and the canals are dried and sealed with warm gutta-percha using a thermal condensation technique. A temporary or permanent filling closes the access cavity on the same day, and a crown is usually placed at a separate appointment during the same trip to provide long-term protection.
Root Canal Treatment Patient Reviews from the UK & Ireland
Very professional from initial consultation then to first procedure And the final results are great for my confidence and feeling Thanks to an amazing team Especially Onur,Tugce,Batu
Had zirconium crowns fitted. Really happy with the results. The team at AST are brilliant from the shuttle driver to the dentists & owners. Everything ran smoothly - and they keep you up to date every step of the way. If you're thinking about getting your teeth sorted these guys are real perfectionists. You wont leave disappointed
I would personally like to not only thank the dentist and surgeons, but also onur and Jon, the translator batu and the receptionist each person made my experience what it was. The care and treatment was next level for me. From start to finish I was more than looked after 24 hours I was able to contact any of these with questions even down to translating information in the pharmacy when my partner needed medication whilst we was over here. I really have made friends for life treated like family which I loved thabk you so much AMAZING SMILE you have made me happy when I look in the mirror for the first time in over 20 years
All the staff are amazing and help in anyway they can I would recommend AMAZING SMILE TURKEY to everyone and family thank you so much to you all
My journey started with a meeting with Oj and Can in Belfast. Everything was organized incredibly smoothly! ✨ Upon arriving in Turkey, driver Kadir greeted me with a big smile and great warmth. He drove me from the hotel to the clinic and back every time – always on time, smiling and friendly 😊 At the clinic, I received a warm welcome from Can and Oj. I also met Batu, who always welcomed me and saw me off – a very friendly guy! I got to know the entire team and I can honestly say that I was treated like a friend, or even like a family member ❤️ A huge thank you to my wonderful dentist Gamze and nurse Humeyra! 🙏 Gamze is an outstanding specialist in her field. She works until she achieves perfection – and that perfection is my new smile! 😁✨ Big respect to the clinic owner for putting together such an amazing and warm team. I highly recommend Amazing Smile Turkey to anyone who needs a new smile or even the smallest dental treatment! 💯
Amazing service from day 1. Very caring and great communication throughout. Onur is there 24/7 to help with any problems at all and always explains in good detail. Best service in Antalya and amazing results. Would highly recommend 5*+
Initially, My wife and I had a meeting in Leeds. We found Onur and the team very friendly and knowledgeable. She was advised that 'all on 6 was the best option for top and crowns to match for bottom. Everything was explained and the price was affordable(20k cheaper than uk) so we arranged our first visit. On arrival, we were picked up at airport and taken to our hotel. We were given pick up times and were always picked up on time. Treatment started the following day, impressions were taken and some teeth extracted. Bone grafting and sinus lift were necessary. This process was pain free thanks to injections, pain killers were prescribed for her comfort over the next few days. We returned for implants and crowns to be fixed. Time was taken to reassure her throughout the whole process and the whole team were very friendly and approachable the whole time. Onur was available and willing to talk and explain everything during the whole process. The price given at initial meeting in Leeds didn't change, which I know isn't the case at some of the other dentists in Turkey. She now does have an amazing, natural looking smile and is enjoying eating things she hasn't been able to for some time. We were left feeling like friends rather than clients. Would 100% recommend Amazing Smile Turkey.
From start to finish the service was second to none really professional company looked after us really well more than happy with my new teeth we had the pleasure of having Onur as our representative he treated us like family brought us every where we needed to go the doctors were top class service would highly recommend🦷🇹🇷
Onur very helpful, the service was very professional
So much care took in my opinion the best dentist I have ever been to ! And would quite happily come back for check ups. Lovely hotel and met so many nice people.
Long-term outcomes
Root canal-treated teeth have a very high long-term success rate: studies consistently show 85-95% of root-canal-treated teeth are still functional at ten years when restored with a crown. The tooth itself no longer has a nerve supply, so it will not give pain signals if decay recurs at the margin — making continued regular check-ups and good oral hygiene essential. The treated tooth can still develop decay or fracture, which is why placing a crown rather than a large filling is strongly recommended after root canal treatment, particularly on molars and premolars that absorb significant bite forces. At Amazing Smile Turkey, the root canal treatment is performed by experienced clinicians using modern rotary instrumentation, and all work is confirmed with a post-operative X-ray before you leave the clinic.
Natural Look
Our implant restorations have the appearance of natural teeth.
Stable and Secure
Implant restorations are securely attached to the patient’s jawbones.
No Special Care
Implant restorations do not require extra care.
Long Lasting
The service life of our implant restorations is very long.
All-Inclusive Dental Packages
- Root canal treatment
- Additional medication used during or after the procedure (painkillers, etc.)
- Anaesthesia application
- Tooth scans
- Consultations and check-ups
- In-country transfers
- Accommodation
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Timescale: 1-3 days
Price: from ₤325
Guarantee: Lifetime
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