Root Canals: Understanding The Three-Stage Treatment Process
Although patients dread the root canal, if you understand the process and your dentist performs it correctly, it will not be as difficult or painful as you believe. Here is a breakdown of the treatment process to help you know what to expect.
The Consultation Stage
This is the first stage where you visit a dental clinic with an excruciating toothache. The dentist will then:
Take a look at the tooth and notice an abscess, indicating an infected pulp Request for tests and an X-ray for further investigation Go through the test results, confirm the infection, and recommend a root canal Communicate the need for a root canal, explaining the importance, steps, and costs The Three-Step Treatment Process