Although a fairly toilsome procedure,we assure that root canals can be essentially completed in four simple steps, taking more than two office visits.

Step 1: Numbing the tooth

The dentist administers a local anesthetic to numb the infected tooth and surrounding gums. Once the tooth is numb, your dentist or endodontist will isolate the tooth using a sheet of rubber known as the rubber dam. This helps keep the tooth clean and dry during the procedure.

Step 2: Preparing the canals

Your dentist will begin by inserting small tools called files to create a root canal that is sufficiently wide as it is long. The root canals will be adequately shaped and irrigated with water or an antimicrobial solution to make sure that all infected or decayed mass is removed and reinfection is prevented.

Step 3: Filling the root canal

Once the tooth chamber has been thoroughly disinfecting and dried. The dentist proceeds to insert a rubber-like material called gutta-percha to fill the empty canal. A temporary filling material will be used to seal the space until a permanent crown is seated.

Step 4: Placing a crown

A few weeks after the appointment is when the dentist will place a permanent crown to restore your tooth. This step should not be avoid post-treatment. The tooth would have become weakened and may not support common oral functions like eating without additional assistance