If you have ever had a tooth filled you probably remember how much worse the anticipation was than the procedure itself. In truth, a root canal procedure, though it takes longer than a filling, is not much different from having a large cavity filled. But for a clearer picture please reach out to your Frederick, MD, endodontist of PearlFection Dentistry.
You will be seated and your dentist will likely convey to you what you can expect, and then begin preparations. Beginning with local anesthesia, and thanks to it you should not feel more than minor discomfort as the procedure takes place.
What Happens During the Procedure?
What your doctor is doing as you sit back is removing a portion of your tooth, seeking to expose the nerve center of it, which is called the pulp. It's when the infection reaches this part of the tooth that causes that very familiar pain.
To halt the decay and to relieve you of pain the infected parts of your tooth have to be removed, including the pulp all the way down through the canals in the root of your tooth.
Besides pain relief and the stop of harmful decay, a root canal also helps to save your tooth.
Root Canal in Frederick, MD
After the procedure, the tooth is sealed with a temporary material until your next appointment when a permanent filling or a crown is applied. You may require oral antibiotics for a time, but once you return to normal, thanks to the root canal the pain you once felt should be gone and your tooth as useful as it was.
If you want this to be you then don't wait any longer for relief. The longer you do the more you risk complications, and the pain you feel is not likely to quell on its own. So make an appointment today with your local professionals of PearlFection Dentistry in Frederick, MD, by dialing (301) 663-5550.