During the root canal treatment, Dr. Patel creates a small hole in your damaged tooth in order to remove all the infected parts. Depending on the scenario, Dr. Patel might remove your dental pulp or she might remove the root. There is no need to worry about losing the root as it is only used to feel sensations such as hot and cold and for the tooth to grow in. Removal of the root is in no way detrimental to the tooth. Removing it will prevent the infection from spreading. When the removal is finished, the area will be cleaned. It is also usual for antibiotics to be prescribed to ensure the infection is completely eliminated. At Yardley Dental Arts, Dr. Patel always communicates what to expect before, during, and after a root canal treatment to all patients in Bensalem and surrounding areas. When the area has been cleaned of the infection, the hole is sealed up. A substance called gutta-percha is used. It is a rubber-like substance that stabilizes the tooth. For further strength and to protect the tooth, a filling or crown will be used. These will be a tooth-color, so that they blend seamlessly with the teeth around it.