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	When a tooth becomes infected, it’s absolutely necessary to remove the source of infection through root canal treatment. We understand that some patients have anxiety about root canal treatment, but we want to assure you that it will be comfortable for you. Treatment, in fact, is your most comfortable option because an infected tooth will never heal. The unpleasant consequences of infection only get worse and more painful with time. Root canal treatment generally takes two appointments and some follow-up appointments. During the first appointment, we thoroughly numb your mouth and place a rubber dam around the infected tooth to isolate from the rest of your mouth. To get to the infected tooth, we make an opening through the top of the tooth down into the pulp chamber. We use a tiny instrument called a dental file to carefully remove the infected tissue and shape the root canals to receive a filling material. Then, we place medication in the root canals to kill the bacteria that caused the infection and place a temporary filling or crown to protect the tooth. During the second appointment, we remove the temporary filling or crown and clean out the remaining infected tissue. We may need to take x-rays to be sure all the infected pulp is removed. We then fill the root canals to complete the procedure. At follow-up appointments, we restore your tooth using any number of techniques. When the time comes, we’ll work together to decide which restorative procedure best suits your needs. If you believe you are in need of root canal treatment or endodontics, contact our Omaha General Dentist for a general dentistry consultation. Village Pointe Dentistry and Hillsborough Family Dentistry serve patients in Omaha, Nebraska. "What I like most about the office is the wonderful staff!" – Abby B.

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