What is the procedure for a root canal? How soon should I get the root canal done? How long will a root canal procedure take? Why root canals are performed and how they work?
What are the steps in a root canal?
A root canal is a treatment to repair and save a badly damaged or infected tooth. The procedure involves removing the damaged area of the tooth (the pulp), cleaning and disinfecting it and then filling and sealing it. When one undergoes a root canal , the inflamed or infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and disinfecte then filled and sealed. During a root canal procedure , the nerve and pulp are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. Without treatment , the tissue surrounding the tooth will become infected and abscesses may form.
The pulp is made up of nerves, connective tissue, and blood vessels that help the tooth grow. In the majority of cases, a general dentist or endodontist will perform a root canal while you’re under local anesthesia.
If you look at a diagram of a tooth, in the center is a nerve.

