An NRI patient living abroad was visiting family in Gujarat when a back tooth started to hurt.
A short visit and a painful tooth
With a return flight already booked, the treatment had to fit the trip. Waiting until returning abroad was not practical, and the tooth was worth saving rather than removing.
Root canal treatment in one appointment
Endodontist Dr. Heena Sinojiya examined the tooth and confirmed it could be saved. The infection inside the tooth was cleaned and sealed in a single sitting, with magnification used to treat the canals precisely. She has a special interest in single-sitting root canal treatment for international patients with limited time in India.
Protecting the tooth
A crown was recommended afterwards, because a treated tooth can become weaker and a crown prevents cracks and restores chewing strength.
Treated and reviewed by Dr. Heena Sinojiya, BDS, MDS (Endodontics & Cosmetic Dentistry) — reviewed on 22 September 2026. Published anonymously: no patient name, age or photograph is shared. Treatment plans, timelines and results differ from person to person; your own plan is confirmed after an examination.