Short answer
Therapeutic dentistry treats caries, pulpitis, root canal problems, chips, leaking fillings and other tooth damage when the tooth can still be preserved. The first step is usually examination and diagnostics because pain, sensitivity or a dark spot do not always require the same treatment. At White Rabbit Dental in Kharkiv, the goal is to remove the cause of the problem and restore the tooth in a functional, realistic way.
Treatment scope
Which problems therapeutic dentistry can solve
This treatment direction covers situations where a tooth is damaged, painful, sensitive or needs restoration after previous treatment. The exact scope is defined after examination.
Caries and leaking fillings
The dentist removes damaged tissue, checks old restorations and restores tooth shape with a filling or direct restoration when this is clinically appropriate.
Pulpitis and root canals
If infection or inflammation reaches the pulp, endodontic treatment may be needed to clean, disinfect and fill the root canals.
Chips, cracks and breakdown
After trauma, a chip or significant tooth breakdown, the dentist evaluates how much healthy tissue remains and explains whether therapeutic restoration is enough.
Who it is for
When therapeutic treatment is the right place to start
Therapeutic treatment is often the first treatment stage when a tooth can be preserved without extraction or more complex restoration.
Pain or sensitivity
Reaction to cold, sweets or heat, pain while chewing or night pain should be diagnosed to distinguish caries, pulpitis, a crack or another cause.
Visible decay, chip or old filling
A dark spot, cavity, crack, lost filling or changed restoration margin may need treatment before complications develop.
Preparation for another treatment
Before prosthodontics, orthodontics or aesthetic procedures, active tooth and gum problems should usually be stabilised first.
When to visit a dentist
- If you have sensitivity to sweets, cold or heat, pain while chewing or spontaneous tooth pain.
- If you notice a cavity, dark spot, leaking filling or a chipped tooth.
- After dental trauma when you need to check the condition of the enamel, dentin or pulp.
- For monitoring previously treated teeth or replacing old restorations that may have lost their seal.
How treatment works
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After examination, the dentist evaluates the depth of the problem and may recommend imaging if necessary.
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Caries is cleaned out, or endodontic treatment is performed if infection has reached the pulp or canals.
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The tooth is then restored with a filling or direct restoration according to its anatomy and function.
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The dentist checks the bite, polishes the restoration and explains home-care recommendations.
Treatment pathway
How the decision is made: filling, root canal, crown or extraction
Therapeutic dentistry is not one single procedure. The dentist first evaluates the depth of the problem, tooth prognosis and bite load, then explains the most reasonable stage.
1. Diagnose the cause
Examination and imaging when indicated help clarify whether the issue is limited to enamel and dentin or has reached the pulp or tissues around the root.
2. Choose the treatment scope
A smaller lesion may need a filling. Pulp involvement may require root canal treatment. Major breakdown may require prosthodontic restoration.
3. Restore shape and function
After decay or infection is treated, the tooth is restored so it can handle chewing load and fit the bite correctly.
4. Check the prognosis
If the tooth prognosis is uncertain, the dentist explains the limits of therapeutic treatment and possible next steps, including prosthodontics or oral surgery.
Limitations
When therapeutic treatment may not be enough
Preserving a tooth is a priority only when it is safe and reasonably predictable. The final decision is made after examination and diagnostics.
Too little healthy structure
If the tooth is heavily damaged and a filling cannot handle chewing load, a crown, onlay or another prosthodontic option may be needed.
Poor root prognosis
A deep crack, significant root damage or repeated inflammation may mean root canal treatment cannot provide a stable result.
Active inflammation or swelling
In acute situations, the dentist first assesses risks, imaging needs and urgent steps before planning the final restoration.
Need for broader planning
When the issue is connected with bite, missing teeth or future prosthodontics, the therapeutic stage is coordinated with other treatment directions.
Benefits
- A chance to preserve the natural tooth at early and moderate stages of damage.
- Treatment combined with practical restoration of chewing function.
- An individual choice of materials and restoration approach.
- Therapeutic dentistry in Kharkiv with clear explanation of the problem and next steps.
Decision support
How to understand which option may be needed
Patients do not need to choose between a filling, root canal treatment, crown or extraction on their own. This section explains the decision logic before consultation.
Filling or direct restoration
Often suitable when the lesion is not too deep, enough healthy tissue remains and the tooth can be restored directly.
Root canal treatment
Considered when inflammation has reached the pulp or root canals. Afterward, the tooth usually needs reliable restoration.
Crown or other restoration
May be needed when the tooth is weakened and a filling alone will not provide enough support for chewing.
ProsthodonticsExtraction when indicated
Considered only when preserving the tooth is no longer safe or predictable.
Oral surgeryComfort and aftercare
What patients may feel and what matters after treatment
Therapeutic treatment is planned with patient comfort in mind, but sensations depend on the depth of the problem, treatment scope and individual sensitivity.
During treatment
Anesthesia is used when needed. You may feel pressure, vibration or the work of instruments, but strong pain should not be treated as normal during the procedure.
After a filling
Temporary sensitivity or a new bite contact can happen. If discomfort does not settle or interferes with chewing, a correction visit may be needed.
After root canal treatment
The tooth may feel sensitive when biting for a few days. The dentist explains what is expected and which symptoms should prompt contact.
Home care
Daily hygiene, bite control and preventive checkups help maintain the restoration and detect changes early.
Cost
What affects the cost of therapeutic treatment
Cost depends on the diagnosis, depth of the lesion, number of surfaces or canals, restoration scope and whether additional diagnostics are needed. The exact plan is created after examination.
Depth of caries
A surface lesion, deep caries and pulp inflammation require different amounts of work and time.
Number of canals
Endodontic treatment depends on tooth anatomy, the number of canals, their accessibility and whether previous treatment was done.
Restoration type
A small filling, large restoration, chip repair or preparation for a crown have different levels of complexity.
Additional stages
Imaging, follow-up visits, control appointments or another specialist consultation may affect the overall treatment plan.
The price preview below shows the relevant service category. Final cost is defined after diagnostics and treatment plan approval.
Prices
Prices White Rabbit
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Ultrasonic scaling | 400 UAH |
| Air Flow cleaning | 400 UAH |
| Comprehensive professional oral hygiene | 790 UAH |
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Bruxism correction | 3800 UAH |
| Gummy smile correction | 1800 UAH |
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Professional whitening | — |
| At-home whitening | — |
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard consultation | 200 UAH |
| Disposable kit | 200 UAH |
| Anesthesia | 250 UAH |
| X-ray | 150 UAH |
| Extended consultation | 500 UAH |
| Children's consultation | 200 UAH |
| Targeted X-ray image | 200 UAH |
| OptraGate placement | 150 UAH |
| Rubber dam placement | 250 UAH |
| Topical anesthesia | 50 UAH |
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Braces | — |
| - Self-ligating braces, Korea, 1 jaw | 14000 UAH |
| - Self-ligating braces, USA, 1 jaw (Damon Q/Q2) | 22000 UAH |
| - Self-ligating braces, USA, 1 jaw (Damon Clear) | 27000 UAH |
| - Brace system adjustment, 1 jaw, without archwire cost | 350 UAH |
| Metal retainer | 2400 UAH |
| Retention splint | 2400 UAH |
| Children's plates | from 2990 UAH |
| Trainers | from 1399 UAH |
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Veneers | from 8990 UAH |
| Removable prostheses | — |
| - Cosmetic prosthesis up to 3 teeth | 1990 UAH |
| - Clasp denture with lock fixation | 13500 UAH |
| - Clasp denture with clasp fixation | 10500 UAH |
| - Partial removable denture | 4500 UAH |
| Bruxism treatment splint | 1900 UAH |
| Impressions | 600-1200 UAH |
| Boxing mouthguard | 2990 UAH |
| Crowns | — |
| - Metal-ceramic crown | 2800 UAH |
| - Zirconia crown | 5990 UAH |
| - Pressed ceramic crown E-max | 8990 UAH |
| - Metal-ceramic implant crown without abutment cost | 4200 UAH |
| - Zirconia implant crown without abutment cost | 6500 UAH |
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| PRF | 750 UAH |
| PRF plasmolifting | 750 UAH |
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Caries treatment | — |
| - Caries treatment, grade 1 | 770 UAH |
| - Caries treatment, grade 2 | 890 UAH |
| - Caries treatment, grade 3 | 990 UAH |
| Root canal treatment | — |
| Tooth restoration | 1100 UAH |
| Fissure sealing | 500 UAH |
| Treatment of non-carious lesions | 750 UAH |
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Dental implants | — |
| - Implants, Korea (MegaGen) | 15000 UAH |
| - Implants, Brazil (Neodent) | 17000 UAH |
| - Implants, Switzerland (Straumann) | 40000 UAH |
| Tooth extraction | — |
| - Tooth extraction, complexity level 1 | 650 UAH |
| - Tooth extraction, complexity level 2 | 850 UAH |
| - Tooth extraction, complexity level 3 | from 1050 UAH |
Connected decisions
Where to go if another stage is needed
Therapeutic treatment is often connected with diagnosis, prosthodontics or oral surgery when the tooth prognosis is complex.
Start with examination
If you are not sure whether you need a filling, root canal treatment or another direction, it is safer to begin with a consultation.
Dentist consultationRestore a weakened tooth
When a tooth needs a crown, onlay or another structure after treatment, prosthodontics may be the next stage.
ProsthodonticsAssess extraction
If the tooth cannot be preserved predictably, the dentist can explain the surgical option and future restoration route.
Oral surgeryHelpful reading
Articles about tooth pain, treatment and restoration decisions
Patient guides for understanding symptoms, timing and when a damaged tooth may need a broader treatment plan.
Services
Related services
Explore other treatment directions that are often combined with this service or help solve related dental issues.
Consultation
Dentist consultation in Kharkiv with examination, diagnostics, treatment planning and practical recommendations for adults and children.
Learn moreProsthodontics
Prosthodontics in Kharkiv: crowns, veneers, removable prosthetics and functional restoration of chewing comfort and smile aesthetics.
Learn moreOral surgery
Oral surgery in Kharkiv: extractions, complex surgical cases and planning for further restoration of the dental arch.
Learn moreFAQ
Common questions about Therapeutic dentistry
When can caries be treated without more complex procedures?
The earlier you come in, the more likely treatment can be limited to removing damaged tissue and placing a filling without deeper intervention.
Does tooth pain always mean root canal treatment?
No. Pain can have different causes, and a final decision is made only after clinical examination and diagnostics.
How long does a filling last?
It depends on the size of the restoration, bite load, oral hygiene and other individual factors. Regular checkups help monitor its condition.
Can a severely chipped tooth be restored?
Often yes, but the approach depends on how much healthy tissue remains. After the examination, the dentist may suggest a filling, direct restoration or prosthodontic option.
What should I do if an old filling falls out?
It is best not to delay the visit. Exposed tooth tissue can quickly lose protection, which increases the risk of further complications.