The ₹500 Problem That Becomes a ₹50,000 Problem
Every complex, expensive dental procedure we perform at Dent Health started as a simple, affordable fix that was delayed. Here is the exact progression - with costs at each stage.
Stage 1: The Small Cavity (₹500 - ₹2,000)
What it isA tiny spot of decay on the tooth surface.
What it feels likeNothing. Zero pain. You cannot see it without a dental X-ray.
The fixA simple dental filling. Takes 20 minutes. Costs ₹500-₹2,000. No anesthesia needed.
What most people doSkip their 6-month check-up. Never know the cavity exists.
Stage 2: The Large Cavity (₹2,000 - ₹5,000)
What it isThe decay has grown deeper, approaching the nerve.
What it feels likeSensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet foods. Occasional mild pain.
The fixA larger filling, possibly a dental inlay. Costs ₹2,000-₹5,000.
What most people doTake a painkiller and ignore it for months.
Stage 3: The Infection (₹8,000 - ₹27,000)
What it isDecay has reached the tooth nerve (pulp). The nerve dies and infection sets in.
What it feels likeSevere, throbbing pain. Sensitivity to everything. Swelling. Sleepless nights.
The fixRoot canal treatment + crown. Costs ₹8,000-₹27,000 (depending on tooth and crown type).
What most people doFinally visit a dentist because the pain is unbearable.
Stage 4: The Abscess (₹15,000 - ₹35,000)
What it isInfection has spread to the bone around the tooth, forming a pus-filled abscess.
What it feels likeSevere facial swelling, fever, difficulty eating, potential medical emergency.
The fixEmergency drainage + antibiotics + root canal + crown. Or extraction if the tooth cannot be saved. Costs ₹15,000-₹35,000.
