A root canaltreatment is usually performed by an Endodontist or a general dentist. The
treatment usually takes one or two rounds of sitting, but once in a while,
additional visits are recommended because some tooth decays are more difficult
to treat. The very first step of the procedure is to take a dental X-ray to
check the extent of the tooth damage. After that, a local anesthetic is
administered to numb the tooth and surrounding area. The dentist will then
place a dental dam in your mouth to keep the tooth protected and free of
saliva. Now, a small opening is made in the biting surface for a back tooth, or
behind a front tooth. Dead and/or dying tissues are then removed from the pulp
chamber using small dental instruments. Following that, the pulp chamber and
root canals are flushed and cleaned.
Now it's time to fill the interior of the
tooth, including the empty pulp chamber and root canals. A rubber compound and sealer
paste is used to fill the tooth. The final stage of the root canal treatment is
restoring your tooth. This
is usually done by placing a crown, a realistic-looking artificial tooth which
is made of gold, porcelain or porcelain fused to metal. Crowns made of
porcelain or porcelain fused to metal can be even tinted to match the color of
your other teeth. In some cases, a metal post is inserted in the tooth for
structural support and to keep the crown in place.
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