What does the procedure consist of?
A root canal is lengthy procedure, sometimes taking multiple appointments.
During a root canal you will be numb, all the decay and nerve will be removed from the tooth. Once the pulp is thoroughly cleaned and shaped, it is then filled with a “fake nerve” to seal the space where the natural nerve was.
Afterwards, the missing tooth structure will be filled, and it’s often recommended to have a crown to put over the remaining tooth.
It’s important to follow up with a crown after a root canal because once the root canal is completed, the tooth structure becomes more brittle and prone to breaking since it is no longer receiving blood supply and nutrients from the body.