Root Canal Treatment

Typically, an endodontic treatment can be performed in one or two visits. Here’s what’s involved:

1. We’ll examine and X-ray the tooth, administer local anesthetic, and place a “dental dam” over the area to isolate the tooth and keep it free from saliva during the procedure.

2. We make an opening in the tooth and clean the pulp chamber and root canals. Then, we shape the space for filling.

3. We fill the root canals with “gutta-percha,” a rubber-like material secured with an adhesive cement. We’ll also place a temporary filling, which your dentist will later remove in order to restore the tooth.

4. Your dentist then places a crown or other restoration on the tooth to protect and restore it to full function.

In some cases, the dentist may place a post inside the tooth if there is insufficient structure for the restoration.

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