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Root Canal Treatment in Hoi An: Cost & What to Expect 2026
Root canal treatment (điều trị tủy răng) in Hoi An: what it involves, what to expect afterwards, and how to ask SmileJet whether An Tam Smile does it.
Root canal treatment in Hoi An: quick facts
- Clinic: root canal treatment is not on the page of An Tam Smile, so ask SmileJet whether it does this.
- Da Nang: Picasso Dental Clinic, about 30 km north, lists root canals among its treatments.
- Price: An Tam Smile does not publish a price list. Ask SmileJet for a written quote.
What a root canal actually does
Root canal treatment (điều trị tủy răng) saves a tooth whose nerve (pulp) is infected or badly damaged. The dentist removes the pulp, cleans and shapes the canals inside the root, and seals them. A back tooth often needs a crown (bọc răng sứ) afterwards to protect it.
SmileJet lists one dental clinic in Hoi An: An Tam Smile (Nha khoa thẩm mỹ An Tâm Smile), at 536 Hai Ba Trung. It is about 1.2 km north of the old-town centre, on the road towards Tan An and An Bang beach, not inside the old town. An Tam Smile is a featured partner on SmileJet, which is a commercial listing relationship and not a clinical endorsement.
Root canal treatment is not on An Tam Smile's page, so it is unconfirmed there; ask SmileJet whether An Tam Smile does this. In Da Nang, Picasso Dental Clinic lists it among its treatments.
Signs you need a root canal
- Severe or throbbing tooth pain, or pain on biting.
- Sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers.
- Swelling or a pimple-like bump on the gum near the tooth.
- A tooth that has darkened.
Only a dentist with an X-ray can tell whether you need one.
What root canal treatment costs
An Tam Smile does not publish a price list, so this guide gives no root canal price. If the tooth then needs a crown, this is the only general guide SmileJet can give:
As a guide to how much cheaper treatment in Vietnam is: a porcelain crown (bọc răng sứ) at SmileJet's partner clinics elsewhere in Vietnam costs 4,000,000 to 7,000,000 VND on their published price lists, about AUD 220 to 385. The Australian Dental Association's 2022 fee survey, as reported by Choice, put the average crown in Australia at AUD 1,678. A crown in Vietnam is therefore roughly a fifth of the Australian average.
That is a crown figure from other partner clinics, not An Tam Smile's price, and it does not apply to the root canal itself.
Compare any quote with a written quote from your own dentist for the same work.
For An Tam Smile's price for your own case, message SmileJet on WhatsApp or Messenger and we will ask the clinic for a written quote in Vietnamese dong. Prices are indicative; only a written quote for your own case applies to you.
How root canal treatment generally works
This is a general outline, not a description of any clinic's process. Root canal treatment often takes one or two visits, with a temporary filling between them, and a crown may follow. Ask the clinic how many visits your tooth needs and give SmileJet the length of your stay.
What pain to expect
The tooth is numbed with local anaesthetic, so you should feel pressure rather than sharp pain; tell the dentist if it hurts. Tenderness for a few days afterwards is common and usually eased by over-the-counter pain relief, if it is safe for you.
Warning signs: contact the clinic
- Pain that gets worse rather than better after a few days.
- Swelling in the face or gum.
- Fever.
- The temporary filling falls out.
- The bite feels high.
If swelling spreads down the neck, or you have trouble swallowing or breathing, go to a hospital.
If a tooth flares up while you are on holiday
Emergency care is not on An Tam Smile's page, and its opening hours are not published. Message SmileJet on WhatsApp or Messenger, or call the clinic on +84 777 179 979, and ask whether it can see you. See our emergency guide for first steps.
Aftercare and long-term maintenance
- Avoid chewing on the treated tooth until it is fully restored; a temporary filling is fragile.
- Brush and floss normally.
- Get the permanent filling or crown done as advised; a back tooth left without one can crack.
- Keep up check-ups with your own dentist.
The clinics SmileJet lists
An Tam Smile, Hoi An
SmileJet has collected 552 Google reviews from the clinic's Google listing, with a 4.8 rating shown. They are Google reviews, not reviews of treatment booked through SmileJet; no patient has reviewed the clinic on SmileJet yet.
No dentist is named anywhere SmileJet can read, and the dentist count, equipment, crown materials and implant brands are not published. Ask the clinic for the treating dentist's name and licence, and ask which material or implant system your quote names. SmileJet has not seen its licence documents; ask the clinic for them if they matter to you.
SmileJet books An Tam Smile in English and handles the conversation on WhatsApp or Messenger, passing your questions, photos and X-rays to the clinic, at no charge to you. Whether any dentist or staff member speaks English is not published. Opening hours are not published either, so confirm a time with SmileJet. If you would prefer a female dentist, tell SmileJet when booking and we can ask the clinic to arrange one.
Picasso Dental Clinic, Da Nang
For a Da Nang comparison, Picasso Dental Clinic at 222 Phan Chu Trinh publishes its prices in Vietnamese dong. It is also a featured partner on SmileJet. Da Nang is about 30 km north of Hoi An. The clinic says its treatment list includes root canals. The one clear difference between the two: Picasso publishes prices and An Tam Smile does not.
Frequently asked questions
Does An Tam Smile do root canal treatment?
It is unconfirmed. Ask SmileJet whether An Tam Smile does this. Picasso Da Nang lists root canals among its treatments.
How much does a root canal cost in Hoi An?
An Tam Smile does not publish a price list. Message SmileJet on WhatsApp or Messenger and we will ask for a written quote.
Does a root canal hurt?
It is done under local anaesthetic. Some tenderness for a few days afterwards is common.
Do I need a crown after a root canal?
Back teeth often do. Ask the dentist what your tooth needs.
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Your written quote
To ask An Tam Smile a question or get a written quote, message SmileJet on WhatsApp or Messenger. We pass your question to the clinic, send back its answer and confirm the appointment.
Disclaimer: This article is general information, not medical advice. SmileJet is an information and booking service, not a healthcare provider. Prices are indicative; only a clinic's written quote for your own case applies to you.
Prices are indicative; only a clinic's written quote applies to you. See how we source prices. SmileJet is an information service, not a healthcare provider, and nothing here is medical advice.
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