What Happens During a Root Canal?

Has one of your teeth been bothering you? When pain doesn’t go away, it may be a sign that you have a tooth infection in the pulp. Our dentists in Rockville, MD, at Montgomery Family & Cosmetic Dentistry perform root canals to eliminate these infections. Here’s what to expect if you need this procedure.

Local Anesthesia

Our dental team numbs the area around your tooth, including the gums, to prevent you from feeling any discomfort. When the effects wear off, you may feel soreness in the area.

Dental Dam

We place a dental dam in your mouth to help keep the treated area dry during this procedure. This dam also helps minimize the discomfort you might feel in your jaw during treatment.

Infected Pulp Removal

Our dentist uses dental instruments to take out infected pulp from your inner tooth. This helps stop the infection and prevents it from spreading.

Canal Cleaning and Disinfection

When all the infected matter is gone, we clean the canals in your tooth and disinfect them to keep bacteria from causing another infection.

Canal Fillings and Sealing

After disinfecting the canals, we fill them with a rubber-like material and place a filling in the tooth. This protects it from bacteria, lowering the risk of infections.

Restoration Placement

When your tooth is filled and sealed, we place a crown on it. The crown helps reduce the risk of damage and restores your tooth to its normal functionality, allowing you to chew without pain.

Schedule a Root Canal for Healthier Teeth!

Are you looking for pain relief for a tooth infection? At Montgomery Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we offer root canals in Rockville, MD, to treat these dental problems and stop them from getting worse. Set up your visit today!