The number of visits may vary depending on the tooth's complexity, the extent of the infection, and specific patient needs. At Admire Dentistry, we take the time to ensure the best treatment possible. Typically, 3 appointments are required for root canal therapy. 1) emergency pain relief, access, and tooth structure assessment. 2) CMP (chemo-mechanical prep) - cleaning and shaping the root canal. 3) Obturation: final cleaning and sealing of the root canal. After the root canal, a final core filling and crown will need to be placed to ensure long-term success. This is completed over two appointments, 1) core and crown preparation. 2) insert of crown.