Our Services | Root Canal
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What Happens During Treatment?
If we determine through x-rays and a clinical examination that root
canal treatment is necessary, we will schedule a series of appointments
for you. It is important that you keep these appointments to prevent
delays in treatment and healing, which can affect the outcome. It's also
essential that you take all antibiotics and medications prescribed to
hasten healing and reduce swelling.
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How is root canal treatment performed? |
1. First, we want to relieve any discomfort you might be
experiencing and ensure your comfort throughout the treatment. When
necessary, an anesthetic is used to numb the tooth and surrounding area.
The tooth may be isolated with a rubber dam, which confines the
treatment area and protects the mouth from bacteria and chemical agents.
An opening is made through the crown of the tooth into the pulp.
2. We carefully remove the diseased pulp. The root canal area
inside your tooth is cleaned, enlarged and shaped. Then, depending on
your individual case, the root canal and pulp chamber may be permanently
filled and sealed. In some cases, we place a temporary medication in the
tooth to control bacterial growth and reduce infection.
3. A temporary filling is placed in the opening of the tooth
until the next visit. In some cases, the tooth may be left open in order
to allow the infection to drain. We will decide what is right for your
case and do whatever is necessary to assure your comfort.
4. At the next appointment, we sterilize the inside of the
tooth to remove the bacteria. Throughout the root canal procedure, we
take x-rays to ensure that all of the infected pulp is removed and that
the walls inside the canal are smooth.
5. To complete the process, the root canal and pulp chamber
are permanently filled and sealed.
6. Finally, the tooth is fully restored to chewing function.
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