{"id":190,"date":"2023-09-07T11:33:15","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T11:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smileyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=190"},"modified":"2023-10-26T11:33:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T11:33:37","slug":"demystifying-root-canal-treatment-how-long-does-it-really-take","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smileyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/demystifying-root-canal-treatment-how-long-does-it-really-take\/","title":{"rendered":"Demystifying Root Canal Treatment: How Long Does It Really Take?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smileyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_2871486081.jpeg\" alt=\"3D render of a root canal\" class=\"wp-image-191\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Even if you\u2019re in the middle of a dental emergency, you are still probably pretty busy. Time doesn\u2019t stop for anyone, which means that even your oral healthcare must follow a certain schedule. Say you\u2019re getting a root canal\u2014you probably want to deal with your infected tooth as quickly as possible, but you also may want to know how long the treatment will take you overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re curious, here\u2019s what you should know about the length of the treatment and what getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smileyfamilydentistry.com\/root-canal-therapy.html\">root canal<\/a> overall entail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Root Canal Treatment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, it\u2019s probably a good idea to understand what all goes into a root canal treatment. If you don\u2019t know, a root canal is done to treat the infected pulp of a tooth. It\u2019s done by opening a hole in the tooth, removing the infected tissue, filling the tooth with dental plastic, and covering it with a dental crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your mouth will be numbed completely for the duration of the procedure. If you\u2019ve heard anything about pain associated with root canals, you should know that there\u2019s nothing to worry about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Duration of Root Canal Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, not every root canal treatment is precisely the same. Some root canals take longer than others, owing to several factors. First there is the number of roots in the tooth that\u2019s being treated\u2014molars have three, while incisors have only one. The severity of the infection can also play a role, as more work will need to be done on a heavily infected tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, a root canal can take anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes to complete on a single tooth, though your dentist will be able to give you a better idea of the actual timeframe when they meet you in-person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the treatment is relatively brief. Even if you have a busy schedule, you should be able to find time to get the care you need to feel better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Jonathan Smiley has worked very hard to establish an environment of comfort, compassion, and trust at his dental practice. He loves not only being able to help patients improve their smile but educating them in how to keep their oral health in perfect order. 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