A root canal is a treatment to repair and save a badly damaged or infected tooth. The procedure itself involves removing the damaged area of the tooth (the pulp), cleaning and disinfecting it and then filling and sealing it. Here at Patchogue and Hampton Family Dental, P.C. we understand that even the term “root canal” can scare you. This is why we’d like to explain how it’s done to put you more at ease.
During the first visit, you will be given a local anesthetic to numb the area. A rubber sheet may be placed around the tooth to isolate it. Next, access is drilled from the crown into the pulp chamber, which, along with any infected root canal, is cleaned of all diseased pulp and reshaped. Medication may be inserted into the area to kill bacteria and prevent additional infection. Depending on your tooth’s condition, the crown may be inserted into the area to kill bacteria and prevent additional infection. Depending on your tooth’s condition, the crown may then be sealed temporarily to guard against recontamination. However, in some cases, the canals may be filled right away. On your next visit, a temporary filling (if one was applied) is removed and the pulp chamber is filled to prevent recontamination. Once filled, the area is permanently sealed and a permanent crown is placed over the tooth to strengthen its structure and approve appearance.
If you are experiencing tooth pain, please give us a call. To learn more about root canals as well as the procedure, visit www.phfamilydentalpc.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Richard Richter, DMD, FAGD at Patchogue and Hampton Family Dental, P.C. call our Patchogue, NY office at 631-475-1191 or our Hampton, NY office at 631-653-5888.
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