{"id":167,"date":"2022-08-25T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysaginawdental.com\/blog\/?p=167"},"modified":"2022-09-25T19:00:57","modified_gmt":"2022-09-25T19:00:57","slug":"save-your-tooth-from-extraction-with-root-canal-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysaginawdental.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/25\/save-your-tooth-from-extraction-with-root-canal-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does a Root Canal Take?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysaginawdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/root-canal-3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Model of a root canal\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysaginawdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/root-canal-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mysaginawdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/root-canal-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mysaginawdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/root-canal-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mysaginawdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/root-canal-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mysaginawdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/root-canal-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you have a badly damaged or infected tooth, your dentist can save it from extraction with root canal therapy. According to the American Association of Endodontists, 25 million procedures are performed annually. With over a 95% success rate, it is a wise choice to preserve your natural smile; however, no one has time for a long treatment process. Don\u2019t worry, you don\u2019t have to sacrifice your tooth if your schedule is busy. Here\u2019s how long it will take to rehabilitate your smile.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timeline for Root Canal Therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After your initial consultation, your dentist will create a personalized treatment plan to extract the inner layer of your tooth, called the pulp. Your tooth will be disinfected and sealed with a special material called gutta-percha. On average, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysaginawdental.com\/root-canal-therapy.html\">root canal therapy<\/a> takes 30 to 90 minutes, but every situation differs depending on which tooth is being treated. As a result, your timeline may vary when treating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Molars: <\/strong>The back teeth can have up to 4 roots. Each will need to be cleaned out, so you can expect the procedure to take about 90 minutes.<\/li><li><strong>Premolars:<\/strong> Premolars only have 1 to 2 roots, so the process is a little quicker. Generally, 45 to 90 minutes is enough time to complete the procedure.<\/li><li><strong>Incisors and Canines: <\/strong>Smaller teeth only have one root. Therefore, you can be out of the dental chair in about 30 to 60 minutes.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not unusual for a dental crown to be used along with root canal therapy. Placing a customized cap over the surface of the tooth will give it an added layer of protection while restoring its function and appearance. If you require a crown, you\u2019ll need a second appointment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Process for Getting a Dental Crown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After your root canal, your dentist will prepare your tooth for the restoration. It is reshaped to allow the crown to fit over it like a glove. Your dentist will then take a digital impression to get the information necessary to create your crown. It can take the dental lab a couple of weeks to craft your restoration, so they\u2019ll apply a temporary one while you wait. Once your permanent crown has been sent back to the dental office, you\u2019ll return to have the temporary one removed and your final restoration cemented to your tooth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you\u2019ll require another appointment, your restoration will be made of all-ceramic material to look and feel natural. It will be worth the wait to benefit from a restoration that blends in with your smile. You\u2019ll preserve your tooth to avoid the hassles of tooth loss with a root canal and crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Dr. Rupeshwar Renkuntla<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysaginawdental.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Renkuntla<\/a> achieved his dental degree in Oklahoma after volunteering as a dental assistant. He regularly pursues advanced education to provide the most up-to-date services, like root canal therapy. He combines the art and science of dentistry to deliver exceptional care. As a member of the American Dental Association and Texas Dental Association, he has a reputation you can trust. If you need a root canal, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysaginawdental.com\/contact.html\">contact our office<\/a> today to request your consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have a badly damaged or infected tooth, your dentist can save it from extraction with root canal therapy. 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