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Root Canal Treatment?

Root canal treatment is an endodontic procedure that repairs and saves a badly damaged and infected tooth other than removing it. It helps in removing the infection from the inside part of the tooth. It also helps in protecting the tooth from any future infections. This procedure takes place in the pulp of the tooth, which is known as a root canal. Root canal treatment requires visiting a dentist for one to three times. During the treatment, the infected pulp is removed then the root canal is cleaned and sealed.

Procedure: Root canal treatment is done in three steps which are- 

  • Root canal cleaning At first the dentist removes anything that is in the root canal. A local anaesthetic is given and after the dentist makes a small hole to access on the surface of the tooth and then damaged or diseased pulp tissue is removed.
  • Root canal fillingAfter cleaning the pulp, the dentists decontaminates, shapes the hollow area. Finally, a rubber-like material is filled in the tooth with the usage of an adhesive cement so that the canals are sealed completely. 
  • Adding a crownNow the tooth is more delicate than before. With time the tooth will become brittle so a crown or filling is added to provide protection. The patient should not bite on the tooth until the crown or the filling is finished. Once it is done well, the tooth can be used as it was used before. 
 

Root canal treatment helps you to keep the tooth which would have to be pulled due to the damage. Nowadays because of the usage of anaesthesia, root canal treatment is painless. You can get your treatment done with all comforts.  Are in search of a root canal specialist in San Jose or root canal treatment in San Jose, at Berryessa Dental we aim at providing the best services of root canal in San Jose. Schedule your appointment today and get your damage fixed. 

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