Treatment
Root canal treatment
Root canal treatment saves a tooth whose nerve has died or is dying, a tooth that would otherwise need to be
removed. Root canals have a bad reputation, but modern techniques have made them far more comfortable and
predictable than their reputation suggests.
What happens during a root canal
- We make a small opening in the top of the tooth to reach the hollow space inside.
- We remove any remaining nerve tissue, bacteria, and debris from that space.
- We clean, shape, and disinfect the inside of the tooth.
- We fill and seal the space with an inert, rubber-like material so bacteria can't return.
- We close the opening with a filling.
Many teeth also need a crown afterward to protect them from breaking. Your doctor will let you know if yours does.
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