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    Root Canal: Procedure, What It Treats & Recovery

    • Practicing good oral hygiene and having regular dental checkups are the best ways to avoid root canal treatment. Brushing and flossing your teeth gets rid of dental plaque— a sticky film of bacteria that c… See more

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    What Happens If I Delay Root Canal Treatment?

    Putting off root canal treatment increases the chance that: 1. You’ll lose your infected tooth. 2. The infection in your tooth pulp will spread to other teeth. 3. The infection will spread to y… See more

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    Do Root Canals hurt?

    Root canal treatment can be uncomfortable, mostly when your provider injects anesthesia into your gums and other parts of your mouth. Your provider wants you to be r… See more

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    A procedure which involves removal of the pulp to repair a decaying or infected tooth.

    Treatment for: Tooth Decay · Dental Abscess

    Type of procedure: Invasive

    Recovery time: Can take several days

    Duration: Few hours

    Hospital stay: Not typically needed

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    What are the risks and complications?

    For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice.

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    What is a root canal treatment?
    What is a Root Canal? A root canal treatment is a dental procedure to remove inflamed or infected pulp on the inside of the tooth which is then carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed. Root canal treatment is designed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection of the tooth and save the natural tooth.

    What is a Root Canal? - American Association of Endodontists

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    What are the steps in a root canal procedure?
    There are generally five steps in a root canal procedure: 1. Numb the Tooth The first step of root canal treatment is to numb the tooth. This ensures you do not feel anything during the procedure. Your dentist will also use a small shield called a dental dam to keep the infected tooth clean, dry, and isolated during treatment.

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    What happens during a root canal treatment?
    During root canal treatment, your dentist or endodontist removes the inflamed pulp. Then they clean and disinfect the inside of your tooth and place a filling on your tooth to seal the space. Root canal treatment steps are: Your provider injects anesthesia to numb your infected tooth and nearby gum.

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    What is a root canal & how does it work?
    A root canal is treatment for infections in tooth pulp, the innermost layer of your teeth. Endodontists and dentists do about 15 million root canals in the United States every year. Typically, root canals are painless treatments.

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    How do I know if I need a root canal?
    Before beginning treatment, your dentist or endodontist will take dental X-rays of the affected tooth. They may do other tests to determine if your tooth pulp is dead, infected or inflamed and confirm that you’ll need a root canal. They may: Gently tap on your tooth or touch it with a cold or hot substance to check for sensitivity or discomfort.

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    When is a root canal performed?
    A root canal is performed when the soft inner part of a tooth, known as the pulp, is injured or becomes inflamed or infected. The crown of the tooth — the part you can see above your gums — can remain intact even if the pulp is dead. Removing injured or infected pulp is the best way to preserve the structure of the tooth.

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    Root Canal Explained - American Association of …

    A root canal is performed when the endodontist removes the infected pulp and nerve in the root of the tooth, cleans and shapes the inside of the root canal, then fills and seals the space. Afterward, your dentist will place a crown on the …

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    Root Canal: Purpose, Procedure, and Risks - Healthline

    May 25, 2018 · Step 1: Anesthetic. The dentist will place a small amount of numbing medication on your gum near the affected tooth. Once it has taken effect, a local anesthetic will be injected into your...

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    Root canal procedure step-by-step - Delta Dental

    Root canal treatment is a common dental procedure that treats infected, badly decayed, or damaged teeth. Find out what happens before and during treatment, and what to expect afterwards.

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    Root Canals (Causes, Procedure, Aftercare & Costs)

    Sep 29, 2024 · The procedure involves removing inflamed and infected soft tissue from the hollow internal chamber of the tooth. This helps reduce the risk of further damage. Endodontists and general dentists can perform root canals. …

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    Root Canal - What to Expect During a Root Canal

    Apr 2, 2024 · Dental Health. Procedures & Treatments. What to Expect During a Root Canal. Root Canal Treatments. By Tammy Davenport. Updated on April 02, 2024. Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD. Print. A root canal is a …

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    Root canal treatment - Wikipedia

    Root canal treatment (also known as endodontic therapy, endodontic treatment, or root canal therapy) is a treatment sequence for the infected pulp of a tooth that is intended to result in the elimination of infection and the protection of the …