Root Canal Treatment

What does a Root Canal procedure consist of?

The dentist will begin by administering local anesthetic. Once you are numb, a rubber dam will be placed over the tooth to be treated. The rubber dam is a protective sheet that covers your mouth to isolate the treated tooth and prevent bacteria from entering it. The dentist will make a small opening in your tooth and remove any filling or decay. Then, the unhealthy nerve is removed with tiny, flexible files. Once the nerve is removed the dentist will clean and smooth the canals to prepare them for the canal-filling. The dentist will then fill the canal with a firm, rubber-like material called gutta-percha and cement the posts. Posts are placed for extra strength and support. The appointment is completed by placing your new filling. Because a root canal removes everything which feeds the tooth and keeps it alive, the tooth will become "non-vital". A non-vital tooth becomes very brittle and is more susceptible to fracture after a root canal. It is for this reason that a crown is ideally recommended. Crowns prevent the tooth from shattering due to the pressure put on it by chewing.

Will the Root Canal treatment hurt?

Many root canals are performed to relieve the pain of toothaches caused by inflammation or infection. With modern techniques and anesthetics, the root canal procedure itself is not uncomfortable. The discomfort associated with root canal is due to the infection associated with the need for the root canal. This discomfort can be relieved or controlled with medications.

If you have any further questions regarding Root Canals or other procedures to improve your smile, please call us at 905-479-7777.

Preventative Dentistry Resin Filling Advanced Gum Care Root Canal Treatment Wisdom Tooth Removal Orthodontics Periodontics	Root Canal Treatment What does a Root Canal procedure consist of? The dentist will begin by administering local anesthetic. Once you are numb, a rubber dam will be placed over the tooth to be treated. The rubber dam is a protective sheet that covers your mouth to isolate the treated tooth and prevent bacteria from entering it. The dentist will make a small opening in your tooth and remove any filling or decay. Then, the unhealthy nerve is removed with tiny, flexible files. Once the nerve is removed the dentist will clean and smooth the canals to prepare them for the canal-filling. The dentist will then fill the canal with a firm, rubber-like material called gutta-percha and cement the posts. Posts are placed for extra strength and support. The appointment is completed by placing your new filling. Because a root canal removes everything which feeds the tooth and keeps it alive, the tooth will become "non-vital". A non-vital tooth becomes very brittle and is more susceptible to fracture after a root canal. It is for this reason that a crown is ideally recommended. Crowns prevent the tooth from shattering due to the pressure put on it by chewing. Will the Root Canal treatment hurt? Many root canals are performed to relieve the pain of toothaches caused by inflammation or infection. With modern techniques and anesthetics, the root canal procedure itself is not uncomfortable. The discomfort associated with root canal is due to the infection associated with the need for the root canal. This discomfort can be relieved or controlled with medications. If you have any further questions regarding Root Canals or other procedures to improve your smile, please call us at 905-479-7777.
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