Stage 1 of root canal treatment: evaluation and first cleaning

This first stage will include an examination of your tooth to determine whether a root canal is necessary, followed by an initial clean to reduce the bacterial infection in the tooth.

After numbing your tooth, your dentist will make a small opening on the top of the tooth to clean the root canal properly. Rinsing with antibacterial liquids and administering medication are examples of this.

Before proceeding to stage two of your root canal treatment, a temporary filling will be placed in the tooth.

Stage 2 of root canal therapy includes a follow-up clean and medication.

The second stage of your root canal treatment may be conducted on the same day as the first, although it may be performed 1-2 weeks later.

This stage is a more thorough cleaning of the root canal to eradicate any leftover bacteria within the tooth. In order to guarantee that the entire canal is cleaned, your dentist may also take x-rays.

To treat the infection, your dentist will also apply medicine to the tooth.

Stage 3 of Root Canal Treatment: Filling the Root Canal

Once the root canal is entirely free of bacteria and your symptoms have subsided, the root canal can be filled. This usually occurs 4-6 weeks after the second step of your root canal treatment.

Filling the root canals entails inserting specific rubber points into the channels prior to sealing the canal. Depending on the degree of your tooth injury and situation, a temporary or permanent filling may be implanted.