The root canal procedure may require more than one visit. Dr. Schnabel is trained in the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of infections, diseases and injuries of the nerve of the tooth and dental pulp.
X-rays will be taken to indicate the shape of the root canals and where infection may be present. Often surrounding bone can be affected too.
After using a local anesthesia, an access hole will be drilled in the tooth. Pulp, decayed nerve tissue, bacteria and any other debris will be removed. Various specialized tools will be used to clean and scrape the affected area.
Please let us know if you experience any dental anxiety and we will be happy to discuss the variety of options related to sedation dentistry.
Once the tooth is cleaned, the tooth needs to be resealed. Medication may be used to treat infection before sealing the tooth.
If the tooth has decayed, a variety of restoration approaches may be used. Depending on the severity of the damage, Dr. Schnabel will discuss the dental care approach. The goal is to rid the tooth of infection, stop the decay, prevent further damage to the tooth, and restore the tooth to full function.