First we will confirm that your tooth’s pulp is infected, and then we will confirm that a root canal treatment is the right solution. Before performing root canal therapy, we will provide local anesthetic to numb the area to reduce discomfort. We will then drill a hole in the tooth to reach the pulp chamber and remove the pulp and nerves and clean out the tooth to remove any bacteria. Your tooth will then be filled with gutta-percha and then covered with a filling or crown to protect the tooth from further damage.