What Happens During a Root Canal?
A root canal addresses the infected pulp within your tooth. The dentist prioritizes your comfort throughout the procedure with local anesthesia to numb the area. They then isolate the tooth using a dental dam, a rubber sheet that keeps the treatment area clean and dry. The next step involves creating a small access point in the tooth's crown to reach the infected pulp chamber. With specialized instruments, the dentist meticulously removes the infected pulp, nerves, and blood vessels. This eliminates the source of the infection and prepares the tooth for further treatment.
