I've heard of it...but what exactly is a root canal?
2007-09-14 09:31:53 · 4 answers · asked by cHarizMaTic 2 in Health ➔ Dental
In order to save a tooth with a deep cavity, the dentist will drill through the tooth and remove the root, then fill the cavity. Sometimes the tooth or part of the tooth is removed leaving a post where a crown is placed on the post so that it looks like the rest of your teeth without any gaps.
2007-09-14 09:42:15 · answer #1 · answered by crazy4wordracer 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Here is a website that will actualyl tell you everything you need to know about Root Canals. Its a procedure that can take anywhere from an hour to 2 and a half hours. Depending on the doctor. Its basically removing your nerve inside your tooth and replacing it with somethign that is called "Gutta Percha". It won't hurt, it may be a little sensitive after but its a siple process and nothing to be alarmed. Good lUck!
http://www.aboutcosmeticdentistry.com/procedures/root_canal/procedure.html
2007-09-14 16:39:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is where a dentist removes the root of the tooth. It is an expensive procedure. To reduce the cost by 15% to 80% go to
www.ameriplan.com/Trent
Good luck.
2007-09-14 16:41:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
HELLO,
IN BRIEF TERMS, THEY TAKE OUT THE NERVE AND PUT IN A FILLING IN ITS PLACE.
EZS GIRL GAVE A GOOD LINK.
2007-09-14 17:05:53 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋