Will the treatment be painful?
We will take every measure to ensure that your procedure is in no way uncomfortable or painful. If treatment is needed, we will inject a small amount of anesthesia to gently numb a concentrated area of your mouth. For most patients, the feeling of numbness usually subsides after 2-3 hours.
Will I need to return to your office for follow-ups after the procedure is finished?
Yes, for most root canal treatments, we recommend that patients return to the office 6 months after the procedure was finished. Our office will send a reminder notice to you when you are due for a recall appointment. This appointment is a courtesy and you can chose to waive coming in if there are no concerns.
Will I be put to sleep during the procedure?
No. We use a local annesthetic and there is normally not a necessity to be put to sleep. If you suffer from anxiety we can prescribe a oral sedation that can be taken 1 hr prior to treatment as long as your have consulted with Dr. Tran and you have a driver bring you to and from the appointment.