What Is A Root Canal?

What Patients Can Expect

Though root canals have a fearsome reputation, what patients can expect nowadays is to be comfortable during the procedure. They will discuss what sort of anesthesia will work best for them during their consultation with the endodontist. It is best for the patient to remain awake during the operation so they can follow instructions given by the oral surgeon. During the treatment itself, the patient simply sits in a dentist’s chair. The oral surgeon will inject the area around the tooth with a numbing agent, and the patient may have received a sedative or laughing gas. Some endodontists allow their patients to watch a movie or listen to music during the procedure. The operation and the follow-up visit usually take about an hour and a half each.

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