How is root canals in teeth treatment performed

Root canals in teeth treatment by your dentist will take x-rays to locate the decay at your first appointment. The specific area to be treated is usually numbed by injecting a local anaesthesia for a pain free procedure.

Then a small drill is made on the surface of the tooth to reach the diseased area within the root canal and the affected unhealthy pulp is removed with the help of smaller files, followed by thorough irrigation of the canal with medicaments to create a microbe free environment.

Finally, the Root canals in teeth treatment is filled up with gutta percha and the root canals are sealed off. This prevents the damage from the saliva and seals the canals. To protect your damaged tooth until it is ready for a permanent crown, a temporary filling is typically applied.