Most procedures can be completed in one visit. The duration of the visit may vary, depending on which tooth is being treated. In our office, we like to schedule time so that we have additional time if needed, in case the case is a bit more difficult than anticipated. The general rule of thumb is an hour for a front or side tooth, and an hour and a half for a back tooth, or molar. There are times when we need additional time, and in those cases, we tend to have the patient return for a second visit to keep them comfortable and to relieve stress from holding your mouth open for too long a period of time. Sometimes a case is much more difficult than we might expect, and in order to treat you with the best possible care, a second visit is required to spend adequate time to complete the case.

• Why do I need endodontic therapy (root canal therapy)?
• What is a root canal anyway?
• Would you be more specific?
• Is the procedure painful?
• How come my regular dentist won’t do my root canal?
• Am I finished after the root canal? Do I need to have anything else done to my tooth?
• I had several crowns done in the past, how come I never had a root canal with those teeth?
• How long should I wait before having the buildup and crown done?
• Is it possible to not know that you need endodontic therapy?
• What is the difference between a regular dentist, and a specialist?
• Is it better to see a specialist, or let my general dentist treat me?
• What are some of the complications that could arise during treatment?
• Root canals don’t work on me! I’ve had several; and every time I end up getting the tooth pulled!
• My dentist said I needed to have a tooth I already had a root canal done on, treated again. Why?
• I had endodontic therapy done 10 years ago. Last week I had another tooth treated, and the procedure seemed very different. Which one is better?