Why does root canal treatment take so much time?Root canal treatment is a detailed and long procedure and hence it needs several steps and appointments. After every procedure the tooth is allowed to heal under medication and cleaned internally including area in the bone around the tooth . As the procedure is very fine it needs lot of time. You can save time and money by not postponing your Regular Dental check ups and getting cavities treated in early stages. Treating at early stage also increases the chance of treatment success.Delaying treatment on the other hand results in more time, more expense and lesser treatment success.