Root Canal Treatments

Root Canal Treatments

When the nerve inside a tooth is exposed to bacteria by way of tooth decay or a fracture, a root canal procedure can be performed at our office to save the tooth. The general steps are as follows: 1) The tooth is numbed completely with local anesthetic, 2) The nerve tissue is accessed through the top of the tooth, 3) The nerve tissue is removed from the tooth with a series of precision titanium files, 4) The inside of the tooth is sanitized and dried, and 5) The nerve canal spaces are sealed with a rubber material (Gutta Percha) which prevents further infection. Dr Spray performs most of the root canal procedures in our office, but he occasionally refers more difficult cases to a root canal specialist (Endodontist).