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🦷 What Happens During a Root Canal?

Step-by-Step Guide to a Painless Tooth-Saving Procedure


Many people fear root canals — but most of that fear comes from not knowing what actually happens during the procedure. At Shree Jayam Oral & Dental Clinic, Ambattur, we believe in making you feel comfortable, informed, and confident before any treatment begins.


    


So, let’s break it down simply:

👉 Here’s exactly what happens during a root canal treatment 👇


🔍 Step 1: Diagnosis and X-Ray


We start by taking a digital X-ray of your tooth to locate the infected area and check the extent of damage inside the root canals.

🦠 Infected pulp? ✔️

🦷 Tooth structure intact? ✔️


💉 Step 2: Numbing the Area


You’ll receive a local anesthetic to numb the tooth and surrounding gum.

✅ Completely painless!

Most patients say they feel nothing during the procedure.


🦷 Step 3: Access Opening


We make a small opening on the top of the tooth to access the infected pulp inside. This is done gently and precisely using rotary tools.


🧼 Step 4: Cleaning the Root Canals


This is the most important step!

We remove the infected pulp, clean, shape, and disinfect the canals thoroughly using advanced rotary instruments.


🔬 This eliminates bacteria and prevents reinfection.


🧴 Step 5: Filling the Canals


Once the tooth is cleaned, we fill the canals with a biocompatible material (called gutta-percha) and seal it permanently.


This keeps the tooth strong and protected.


👑 Step 6: Crown Placement (Final Step)


In most cases, a crown is placed over the treated tooth (in a few days) to restore its shape, strength, and function.


👑 A crown makes the tooth look and feel as good as new.


⏱️ How Long Does It Take?


Most root canals can be done in 1 to 2 visits, depending on the infection level.


✅ Summary – What You’ll Feel:


Local anesthesia = no pain

Clean, high-tech clinic environment

Quick healing with good aftercare

Tooth saved = Smile saved 😊



📍 Choose the Experts in Ambattur!


At Shree Jayam Oral & Dental Clinic, we perform root canals using:


✅ Modern rotary techniques

✅ Digital X-rays

✅ Precision-based dentistry

✅ Gentle, compassionate care



🦷 Don’t Ignore That Pain!


📞 Call us: 9150990462 / 7550090462

📲 Book via WhatsApp: wa.me/919150990462

📍 21/2, Devarajulu Street, Venkatapuram, Ambattur, Chennai – 600053

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