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What is the difference between a root canal appointment and a consultation appointment?

April 26, 2017Root Canalsappointment consultation difference Root Canal root canals

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What is the difference between a root canal appointment and a consultation appointment?

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Each root canal appointment contains a consultation. Dr. Bills will always personally confirm which tooth is involved. Sometimes, the symptoms are unclear as to which tooth is involved. Prior to initiating treatment, a current xray will be taken using our digital xray. Then, Dr. Bills will perform various diagnostic tests, which can include percussion, ice test, and bite tests. Only once the correct tooth is found will root canal treatment be initiated. The root canal appointment takes about an hour and a half. For a consultation, the diagnostic tests are done, but then a separate root canal appointment will need to be made. A consultation appointment takes abour 15 minutes.