Either a root canal specialist (endodontist) or a dentist can perform a root canal procedure.
This is a multi-appointment process.
To keep the tooth free of saliva and dry, a rubber dam will be placed while the tooth is numb.
Bacteria, nerve tissue and pulp are removed from the tooth via an access opening created in the top of the tooth.
Root canal files are placed into the opening to perform the removal of this material.
Tooth decay can be removed with the use of specialized dental instruments.
After your tooth has been cleaned, a permanent filling will be placed.
The exception to this would be in the case of additional appointments.
Then you may receive a temporary filling.
Your appointment will probably occur within the week.
At this time, specialized dental materials will be used to seal and fill the tooth's roots and cavity.
The opening on the tooth's top surface will have the placement of a filling.
Additionally, all of the teeth that are treated with root canal surgery must be crowned or capped.
In this way your tooth will be protected from breaking and restored to complete functionality.
As the inflammation around the tooth and gum diminishes, your tooth will become less and less sensitive.
After every appointment, you will receive instructions for care.
Your root canal treatment will be more successful if you practice good oral hygiene and visit your dentist on a regular basis.
One very easy and non-invasive way to brighten your smile is with the use of tooth whitening or bleaching.
This process can change the color of your natural tooth enamel.
Tooth whitening has become the most popular procedure among dental patients.
For this reason, many ways of whitening teeth have been created.
Zoom! Is the most popular method of whitening which takes one hour to make your teeth white.
However, keep in mind that tooth whitening does not last forever.