Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic treatment, is an area of dentistry that involves the treatment of an inflamed or infected dental pulp (nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissues). Typically, it entails the removal of the damaged pulp and cleaning and filling of the root canal. With proper oral healthcare, most teeth that have had endodontic treatment can last a lifetime.

Our teeth are intended to last a lifetime. Yet, some damages may occur to a tooth and consequently infect the dental pulp. This infection can lead to inflammation, increased tooth sensitivity, unprompted toothache, and chewing discomfort. Some of the major causes of root canal infection and inflammation are:

• Cracks in the tooth
• Deep decay
• Repeated dental procedures
•  Injury to a tooth

Therefore, you may need root canal treatment to:

• Preserve your natural teeth and appearance
• Enhance your biting force
• Treat sensitivity to heat or cold
• Avoid further dental complications
• Prevent swelling of the gum adjacent to the tooth
• Ease the pain