First, we administer a local anesthetic to numb the area. We may separate the tooth using a rubber dental dam. The decay is removed from the tooth and the innermost pulp is removed. The canals of the tooth’s roots will be cleaned out using special instruments and then these canals are filled with special material. The hole that was made in the tooth is filled with simple filling material and cured into place. It is not uncommon to need a crown shortly after a root canal, so this is something to consider when having root canal therapy done.
If you think you might need a root canal or want to learn more about the procedure, call us today and one of our staff members can further assist you.