Root canal treatment is an endodontic procedure that repairs and saves a badly damaged or infected tooth instead of removing it. It removes infection from inside the tooth and helps protect it from future problems. The procedure takes place in the pulp of the tooth — the root canal itself.
Root canal treatment typically takes one to three visits. During treatment, the infected pulp is removed, then the canal is cleaned and sealed.
Root canal treatment is done in three steps:
* Root canal cleaning – The dentist removes anything inside the root canal. After a local anesthetic, a small opening is made in the tooth and the damaged or diseased pulp tissue is removed.
* Root canal filling – Once the pulp is cleaned out, the dentist decontaminates and shapes the hollow area, then fills it with a rubber-like material and adhesive cement to seal the canal completely.
* Adding a crown – Because the tooth is more fragile after treatment, a crown or filling is added for protection. Once it's placed, the tooth can be used normally again.
Root canal treatment lets you keep a tooth that might otherwise need to be pulled. Thanks to modern anesthesia, it's a far more comfortable procedure than its reputation suggests.
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