What is a Root Canal
Root canal therapy is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or infected. During root canal therapy, the pulp is removed, and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed.
Endodontics refers to treatment of the tooth that focuses on diagnosis, treatment and protection of infections in the pulp of the tooth. Endodontic treatments are designed to eliminate any infection that takes place in the pulp, allowing the tooth to continue functioning normally.
Located beneath the enamel and dentin are soft tissues that contain blood vessels and nutritional supplies of the tooth, known as the pulp. Due to some reasons, the pulp may get infected and severely inflamed. When this happens, a treatment where the infected pulp gets extracted becomes necessary in order to stop the spread of infection to the underlying tissue and prevent further damage.
Signs that a root canal is needed?
The treatment Process
Root canal therapy requires one or more visit and can be performed by a dentist or endodontist. Here are some of the stages of the procedure.