🦷 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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About the doctor

About Dr. R.J. Vijayashree, M.D.S. Founder & Chief Dental Surgeon – Shree Jayam Oral and Dental Clinic, Ambattur, Chennai Dr. R.J. Vijayashree is a highly accomplished Dental Surgeon and Oral Pathologist with over 14 years of clinical and academic experience. She founded Shree Jayam Oral and Dental Clinic with a clear vision: to offer affordable, hygienic, and personalized dental care without compromising on quality or compassion. What began as a sincere pursuit of excellence in dentistry has grown into a trusted clinic known for ethical practice, transparency, and comprehensive dental solutions. 🎓 Academic Excellence & Awards University First Rank in M.D.S. with the Dr. B. Sivapathasundharam Gold Medal – a prestigious recognition of academic distinction. Recipient of the IDA Molaris Award twice for Best Academician . Honoured with the Best Paper Award at Microsummit 2024 , an International research conference. Recognized with multiple research contribution awa...

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