Root Canal Procedure: The 5 Five Easy Steps of Saving Your Tooth with Root Canal Treatment

A root canal may not sound like a pleasant procedure, but it’s a vital treatment to save your natural teeth when severely infected or damaged. Murphy Family Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry provides predictable and pain-free root canals in Murphy, Texas. Contrary to what you may have heard, you can expect a comfortable experience during root canals performed by Dr. Masoud E. Najari and Dr. Jacqueline T. Nguyen.

The root canal procedure

1. Examination

The doctor will inspect your tooth with dental X-rays to determine the extent of damage. Digital imaging enables our dentist to plan your treatment precisely. 

2. Tooth preparation

The dentist will numb your gums using powerful local anesthetics to ensure a painless dental experience. If you feel anxious about the procedure, sedation dentistry is available to help calm your nerves. 

Next, the dentist will isolate the affected tooth with a rubber dam to keep it dry and protected from saliva and bacteria in your mouth. Any contamination from saliva can introduce new bacteria, which may lead to reinfection. 

Next, the dentist will carefully create a small opening in the tooth’s crown to access the pulp chamber. With precision and specialized tools, the dentist will remove the diseased or damaged pulp, eliminating the source of infection. Then, we will thoroughly clean and disinfect the root canals to ensure all traces of infection are gone.

3. Sealing

The dentist will seal the empty canals with gutta-percha, a latex-like material. This seals your tooth to provide stability and prevent future infections. Gutta-percha is biocompatible—it’s safe to use in the body and does not cause adverse reactions.

4. Restoration

After a root canal, the dentist will place a temporary filling to protect your tooth as it heals. Afterward, the dentist reinforces your tooth with a crown, restoring its function and appearance. 

5. Aftercare

We’ll provide post-op instructions to ensure comfort during recovery. Our team will prescribe medications, nutritional advice, and oral hygiene tips to ensure you get back to your best quickly.

Your treated tooth can last many years. However, to ensure your tooth provides durable function and aesthetics, brush and floss your tooth diligently to prevent plaque buildup. Also, adhere to routine dental cleanings and check-ups to remove unhealthy deposits from areas your home dental tools can’t reach. 

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Do you need a root canal?

A root canal is an excellent treatment to save your infected tooth from extraction. Talk to Murphy Family Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry for expert endodontic services in Murphy, Texas. Call (972) 808-5023 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Masoud E. Najari and Dr. Jacqueline T. Nguyen. We are here to support you on your dental health journey.