• Root canal work is usually carried out by a dentist or endodontist.
• One or more visits may be needed, depending on the extent of the damage, the presence of infection and whether restoration work needs to take place.
• The tooth is X-rayed, then the area is numbed with a local anaesthetic.
• The tooth is drilled, drained and cleaned.
• If infection is present, a course of antibiotics may be required and so a temporary filling is put in place.
• Once the tooth is clear of infection, it is permanently filled and sealed.
• Restoration work such as fitting a crown may then take place.
• Root canal work is usually carried out by a dentist or endodontist.
• One or more visits may be needed, depending on the extent of the damage, the presence of infection and whether restoration work needs to take place.