During a root canal procedure,
a small opening is made in the crown of the tooth so that the infected nerve and tissues can be removed and the roots of the teeth can be disinfected and sealed. Following the completion of the root canal, the tooth is restored with a crown to protect it from breakage.
In some cases, your doctor may recommend that a root canal specialist, or endodontist, perform the root canal procedure. We then work closely with the endodontist to coordinate the placement of a dental crown following root canal treatment.