19 Jun Am I a candidate for a root canal?
If you prefer to preserve as much of your natural teeth as possible, instead of extracting your teeth, then a root canal may be the right treatment for you....
If you prefer to preserve as much of your natural teeth as possible, instead of extracting your teeth, then a root canal may be the right treatment for you....
Local anaesthetic is used to numb the tooth, which makes root canals highly tolerable. The procedure is often no less comfortable than getting a standard filling....
It is normal for teeth to be slightly sensitive for a few days following treatment. However, normal brushing and flossing habits should be resumed immediately after treatment....
The first step in the procedure involves a local anaesthetic. Once your tooth is numb, the diseased portion of your tooth (the infected pulp) is removed. The remaining tooth is then disinfected, sealed and filled. At subsequent visits, your tooth will be restored with a...