Root canal treatment

What happens during a Root Canal Treatment?

Root Canal Treatment is performed in stages and involves one or more visits to the dentist to complete.
Here’s a step by step look at the procedure:

• As with any dental treatments the first step is consultation. The dentist will evaluate your condition with a root canal treatment assessment where x-rays and diagnostic tools will be used to determine the level of damage and severity of the infection in the dental pulp.
• To start the RCT procedure, the dentist will use anaesthesia to ensure the area around the tooth is completely numb. A small hole is drilled into the tooth to remove the infected or damaged dental pulp before cleaning and disinfecting the area.
• This process may take more than one visit, in which case the hole in the tooth is sealed with a temporary filling in between visits.
• When the treatment is finished, the tooth’s interior is sealed, and a material called gutta-percha is placed into the tooth’s root canal to prevent bacteria from re-entering. To restore the tooth, a permanent dental filling is used to seal the exterior access hole.
• Some cases require an additional step to fully restore the tooth. It may involve placing a dental crown or other dental restoration over the treated tooth.