What is a root canal?

Answer:
The dentist drill down into the roots of your tooth
taking out the inside, decay and nerves. Then fills it again.

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drilling straight into the top of the tooth and removing the nerve that runs through the root of the tooth. Then the Dr. puts a patch material over the hole.

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I dont know but I am getting one on Wednesday I believe they are taking out the root which causes the pain

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It's a procedure to save a tooth which has an infected nerve and/or pulp. See the below link for further information.

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Root Canal is the middle of the tooth where the nerve is located. To have root canal therapy, the dentist will drill a small hole in the top of your tooth, remove the dead root (nerves) and fill. Normally they will want to put a crown (cap) on the tooth because once the root is removed the tooth is essentially dead which will normally turn a slight grey color and will become brittle and break.

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Actually root canal therapy consistis of prepping through the occlusal surface of the tooth and exposing the pulp chamber, the inner opening in the tooth that holds the nerve and blood vessels. Once access to the nerve is acomplished the DDS will use small files to remove the nerve/blood vessels, bacteria and debris from the root canal system. They clean and shape the roots of the teeth with these files and chemicals as well. They then dry the system and seal the end of the root as well as the top of the root with a sealer and a filling material called gutta percha. This is just the quick and easy answere to your question. I would talk to your DDS about this procedure.

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A root canal is a process used for removing exposed nerve tissue from the inside of a decayed tooth. The benefit of this is relieving the pain caused by the unprotected nerves being irritated.
The process starts when the dentist uses a drill to remove the nerve tissues from the inside of a tooth. This step in the procedure is what makes the thought of having a root canal done so unappealing. Next, they pour rubber filling into the empty space where the nerve tissue used to be. Finally, they top the damaged tooth with a crown, as to keep the tooth from sustaining any further damage.
Hope that clears it up!

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They are taking out the root of the tooth with is either causing you pain or is dead. If you have a dead root in your tooth, the tooth will turn black...not pretty. There is lots of numbing, so you won't feel a thing and your smile will stay pretty! :)

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When a root canal is necessary, the patient often gets nervous. I know that I was when I had to have one performed. It is an extremely simple procedure. The dentist will first make a small opening in the tooth. Through that opening, the dentist will use small instruments, similar to files, to remove the nerve tissue. While you will not feel pain, you might feel some movement and pressure. When the dying nerve is removed, the dentist fills the canal with a rubber material which prevents future infection. Then the tooth can be filled and / or crowned (capped). The procedure may take more than one visit to the dentist, but they will make sure that you are comfortable during the entire appointment. Best wishes!

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