FAQ

Yes. A root canal is much like having a filling or crown done. You will be numb in the area of the treated tooth for approximately 30-90 minutes after the procedure, but you will not be sedated or put to sleep. You will be able to drive and can return to work or school if you desire.

Yes. The root canal procedure is aimed at eliminating your pain and removing the infection from within your tooth. Your dentist will build your tooth back up so that it is strong enough for normal use and chewing. Your tooth will be weak until your dentist completes these procedures.

You should return to your dentist no later than 6 weeks following your root canal. Occasionally, we will see you for more than one visit. If that is the case, you will not return to your dentist until after your final appointment with us.

The number of appointments required to successfully treat your tooth can vary based on the amount of inflammation or infection present in your tooth. The doctors at Florida Root Canal Specialists will complete your root canal in one visit when possible. Occasionally, there will be a lot of inflammation or infection inside of your tooth. If that is the case, we will complete enough of the root canal procedure at the first visit so that you can begin to heal, and we will place a medication inside your tooth. This medication further cleans the inside of your tooth and helps initiate healing in the area around the tooth. We will then schedule a second appointment for you between 2-4 weeks after your first visit to remove this medication and to finish the root canal. During this 2-4 weeks your tooth will be sealed with a temporary restoration. Once your root canal treatment is completed you will need to schedule a return visit with your dentist within 6 weeks to have a permanent filling placed.

Every tooth is different. The degree of difficulty and complexity varies greatly from tooth to tooth. Most root canals take around an hour to complete.

Most reports of very painful root canal procedures come from years ago before modern anesthesia and techniques. The doctors at Florida Root Canal Specialists utilize the latest advances in technology to ensure your comfort. You will be given an adequate amount of anesthesia to complete the root canal procedure painlessly.

Yes. In order to ensure you receive the highest quality of care we will take our own dental radiographs. While we are sensitive to your concerns about radiation, these images are necessary for us to provide you with an accurate diagnosis and to safety perform your treatment. We use the latest in digital radiography techniques, which produce significantly less radiation than traditional x-rays.

Unfortunately no. A root canal is considered a dental procedure and only falls under dental insurance. For your convenience, we accept Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, and Dentemax PPO programs.