A root canal procedure necessitates at least one office visit to a dentist or endodontist (root canal specialist), sometimes more depending upon the specific circumstances.

Here is what happens during a root canal procedure:

• The dentist numbs the tooth
• A piece of rubber will be put around the tooth to ensure that it stays dry and saliva-free.
• An access opening is created on top of the tooth, and several root canal files are placed individually into the opening to get rid of the pulp, nerve tissue, and bacteria
• Any tooth decay will be removed using the appropriate dental instruments
• The tooth is completely cleaned out and then sealed with either a permanent or temporary filling (if a follow-up appointment is necessary)
• At a follow-up appointment, which typically takes place after about a week, the roots and the inside cavity of the tooth will be packed and sealed with special dental materials.
• Then, a filling will be placed to protect the recess on top of the tooth.
• Finally, all teeth that have been treated with the root canal procedure will have a crown (or cap) placed to make sure that the tooth stays whole and returns to health
  Post-procedure, your tooth may still be sensitive or sore, but these feelings will diminish as the irritation dies down and the tooth improves. After each appointment, your Empress Walk Dental dentist or hygienist will give you detailed care instructions so you receive the maximum benefits from the procedure. These instructions will show you how to improve your oral hygiene to keep your root canal treatment in good shape for as long as possible.