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Many patients fear root canals, but the procedure has improved in technique and understanding over the years. They’re one of the most common dental surgeries that restore a tooth’s lost or limited functionality, providing instant relief from chronic tooth pain.
What Does a Root Canal Involve?
Before surgery, we’ll apply a numbing agent to the gums and the affected tooth to ensure your comfort. Next, we’ll drill a hole at the top of the tooth to expose the infected area. We’ll then remove the infection, sometimes having to remove all the pulp and dentin from the tooth's interior. Once the infection has been removed, we will then use a malleable resin to fill in the cleared-out section of the tooth.
