Root canal procedure involves numbing the tooth to make the procedure painless. We always ensure that the tooth is very numb before we start the procedure. A protective shield is placed on the tooth, to isolate and protect.

We then proceed to making a small opening on the tooth to get to the root canal system, which is followed by series of instruments used to clean the root canal space. The canal is then filed with biocompatible filling material and a temporary filling is placed on the tooth to close the opening.

How Do I Know if I Might Need a Root Canal?

When your pulp becomes inflamed or infected, you will begin to feel symptoms that prompt you to take action.

• Toothache -These are pretty common, but certain toothaches point to the possibility of an inflamed/infected pulp. If you experience sharp pain in the middle of the night that leads into a generalized headache, then your tooth’s root may be suffering.

• Abscess – If you see a bump near the top part of a tooth and/or pus present in the mouth, then there is a good chance a root canal will be required.

• Sensitivity – Extreme pain to hot and cold foods is a good indicator.

• Discoloration – Dark discoloration on the tooth points to a deteriorated pulp. This is a severe sign.

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