Will the treatment be painful?
We will take every measure to ensure that your procedure is in no way uncomfortable or painful. If treatment is needed, we will inject a small amount of anesthesia to gently numb a concentrated area of your mouth. For most patients, the feeling of numbness usually subsides after 2-3 hours. In general a root canal should feel very similar to having a normal filling placed.
Is my tooth finished after the treatment?
Usually after completing endodontic therapy on a tooth a temporary filling is placed into the tooth. This protects the tooth until your dentist can permanently restore the tooth to full function. In general, this will require a permanent filling to be placed in the tooth and a crown placed to protect the tooth. We advise scheduling follow-up care with your dentist immediately after the root canal is finished.
Will I need to return to your office for follow-ups after the procedure is finished?
Yes, for most root canal treatments, we recommend that patients return to the office 1 year after the procedure was finished. Our office will send a reminder notice to you when you are due for a recall appointment.