Last fact-checked: 23 August 2021

As well as the chance to save some cash in Turkey, by choosing to save your tooth with a root canal in Ankara, you can look forward to sightseeing, superb hospitality and a buzzing nightlife to take your mind off that throbbing tooth!

Explore this brief guide to learn how much you can save in the Turkish capital with Dental Departures.

About Root Canal Treatment in Ankara, Turkey

During a root canal procedure, which is normally carried out using local anaesthetic or gas sedation, the chambers and roots of the decayed or infected tooth or teeth will be widened and the pulp will be removed.

Following this, the roots and teeth are filled with a solution to seal them and prevent any further bacteria from entering.

A number of different solutions are used, each one dependent on how severe the damage or what type of cavity is found. For example:

• Resins
• Tooth sealants
• Calcium hydroxide
• Glass ionomers

As the procedure is relatively complicated in comparison to other dental treatments, a root canal can take around two to four hours, depending on the severity of the damage.

If the damage is particularly extensive, two or three separate sessions may be required. The course of treatment will also be prolonged in the case where a patient needs a dental crown to reinforce the tooth’s structure.

The below table shows how much you can save in Turkey:

Please note that these are price estimates calculated at the time of writing.

• Dentapol Cayyolu
• Dentapol Esthetic & Implant Center
• Dentapol Esthetic & Implant Center - Tunali
• Clinic B Dental
• Dentostim Agiz ve Dis Sagligi Poliklinigi

Look through our entire root canal Turkey listings, with more than 150 clinics around the country to choose from.

While generally overlooked by tourists in favour of Turkey’s iconic Istanbul to the west, Ankara, the country’s capital, has so much to see and do (when not in the dentist’s chair).

It's important to note that healing after your root canal surgery will take time, and you may have follow-up appointments as well. Hence, plan your trip in advance so that you can cover most of what the city has to offer in the limited time that you have.

Some of the main things to see and do in Ankara: 

• Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
• Cer Modern
• Ankara State Opera House
• Gençlik Park
• Hamamönü Neighborhood (for shopping)
• Eymir Lake
• Anitkabir (Atatürk Mausoleum)
• Citadel Neighborhood
• Erimtan Archaeology & Art Museum
• Ulus' Roman Remnants
• Haci Bayram i-Veli Cami
• Painting and Sculpture Museum

If you don’t want to spend all your time in the capital, there’s always the new high-speed rail line between Istanbul and Ankara.

People from most countries need a visa to enter Turkey, so do remember to check the Turkish visa requirements for your country.

For more travel information, visit Dental Departures Ultimate Guide to Dentists in Ankara.

Ankara root canal listings and secure your appointment either online or via our Customer Care Team —who can be reached 24/7!

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