A root canal is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or becomes infected. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. Without treatment, the tissue surrounding the tooth will become infected and abscesses may form.
A tooth's nerve and pulp can become irritated, inflamed, and infected due to deep decay, repeated dental procedures on a tooth or large fillings and traumas. The first step in the procedure is to take an X-ray to see the shape, length, and number of root canals and determine if there are any signs of infection in a surrounding bone. Then we will use local anesthetics to numb the area near the tooth. Next, to keep the area dry and free of saliva during treatment we use a rubber dam. The dam also prevents you from swallowing or breathing in any chemicals that the dentist uses. Our endodontist works with microscope which not only enhances the quality of the dentist’s work, but also helps ensure long-term dental health of the patient. A dental microscope is an important tool that allows for better visualization through magnification of objects. In dentistry some of the primary goals include micro-invasive surgeries, minimizing risks and to reduce the overall healing time which can be reached with the help of a dental microscope.
After finding and preparing all root canals our endodontist will fill and seal the root canals and place a temporary filling material. Temporary filling will be replaced with a permanent filling or with a crown after 1 or 2 days.
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Sometimes, a tooth that has been treated doesn't heal properly and can become painful or diseased months or even years after treatment. If your tooth failed to heal or develops new problems, you have a second chance. Root canal retreatment is a non-surgical procedure that involves the removal of root canal filling materials from the tooth, followed by cleaning, shaping and obtruding of the canals.
