This service removes infection from deep within the tooth to address cavities, pain, and seal the tooth from further damage. If you are having severe or ongoing pain to cold, hot, or biting these are signs that you may need treatment.
Has the pain gone away?
Gleam still recommends you seek consultation and a dental emergency appointment because infection of the tooth is likely still present if you had any of those painful symptoms.
Root Canal Steps
Step 1 Confirm the tooth needs root canal treatment
Step 2 Remove the infection and clean the tooth’s root canals
Step 3 Fill root canals with a material that helps to seal the canals from future infections and provides structure
Step 4 A Dental Crown typically follows a root canal to protect what remains of the tooth, regain chewing abilities and achieve a natural look.
Gleam Root canal appointments include: evaluation, X-rays, numbing the area, removal of decay or infection, and covering the tooth with a temporary filling until the crown stage on the next visit.