Friday 14 October 2016

What To Expect When Getting A Root Canal


Though very common, root canal surgery can sometimes be the subject of anxiety producing tales. However, with modern developments and pain-numbing medication, they certainly don’t have to be as big a deal as they are made out to be. Here are some things to expect when you are getting a root canal:

1.      Isolating the Problem Tooth

Your doctor puts a paper thin rubber sheet over your tongue and healthy teeth to isolate the unhealthy tooth. This is so that no bacteria from the rest of your mouth is allowed into the surgery area.

2.      Pain Numbing Medication

The doctor then distributes isolated pain medication to the area affected by the root canal. No surgery will be started until the pain medicines set in, so the rest should be a painless procedure.

3.      The Surgery Itself

The doctor disinfects the area and then drills a small hole into the dead tooth. Disinfecting again, he inserts the tooth filler into the access space to seal the tooth.

4.      Post Surgery Care and Follow Up

Once surgery is done, you will be left with a healthily preserved tooth and possibly prescribed some post surgery antibiotics, to ensure everything stays in good shape. Follow the link for more information on root canals in Apex.

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