What should i know before getting a root canal on my front tooth?

The basics: A root canal procedure is simply a cleaning out of the tooth where the nerve and blood vessel tissues are found. This is accomplished by using different sized small special instruments to file and shape the inside until it is clean. Solutions are used to disinfect the inside and then it is sealed closed to keep bacteria from infecting it. You usually will need a crown to protect it afterwards.

Crown (Cap) needed.: You should know that after receiving a root canal, the tooth should be protected with a crown that covers the tooth. Otherwise, over the years the tooth will almost certainly fracture. It is important to have regular x-rays taken of the root canal to ensure that the tooth is not having any problems that you would not be aware of. A properly restored root canal tooth has a good success rates.

Don't be afraid: Modern root canal treatment is simple and pain free. In most cases root canal treatment for a front tooth takes as long as it does to get a filling!

Standard of care: Make sure they use a rubber dam. I would recommend a fiber reinforced bonded post immediately after the root canal.