How long does root canal treatment take?
The total amount of appointment time which will be required for your root canal treatment can hinge on a number of factors. Some of these are: >> Different teeth have differing numbers of root canals, each of which will need to be located, cleaned, and sealed. As an example, front teeth often just have a single root canal while molars typically have three or more canals. >> Should your root canal treatment will be completed in just one sitting or will the process be broken up into two appointments? It is common place that a dentist will feel it is best to clean out a tooth during an initial visit and then have you return for a second appointment when they will seal up the interior or your tooth. Equally common place, a dentist may feel that it is preferable to perform both tasks during the same appointment. You will have to ask your dentist what is indicated in your situation. As a ball park estimate however, it seems likely that any single appointment will probably last between 30 and