First the tooth will be numbed using a local anesthetic. Once your dentist is confident that the local anesthetic has taken effect he will begin the procedure.

The tooth will be cleaned down to the root area. Then the nerve will be removed with a small file. This will remove all of the nerve in the canal. Once that is accomplished the canal will be filled with a medicated substance and a temporary crown put in place.

In the past, this was normally done in two separate procedures. But modern advances are suggesting that the complete procedure may be done in only one visit. Your dentist will determine which procedure is in your best interest.

Once the procedure is successfully completed you will have a finished tooth that will continue to function well for many years.

Now you may be thinking that you can just wait and everything will be okay. Unfortunately that will not happen. Your body needs the protection given by having the root canal done. A sick, dead or dying canal area provides a great place for bacteria to breed and grow. Left unattended the infection will worsen and you will be experiencing pain that could become excruciating.

Don't wait. If your dentist makes the decision that a root canal is necessary, have it done as soon as possible. You will be glad you did. For once the root is gone, the pain will be gone. Good dental health sometimes requires intimidating procedures.

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