Root canal treatment can help to preserve a natural tooth that has been badly damaged by decay. When infection spreads to the roots of the tooth, this can lead to extreme dental pain, sensitivity and an abscess in the root of the tooth. This condition will not go away without intervention.
A root canal exposes the infection portion of the tooth and removes the damaged pulp at the centre of the tooth. Next, we clean the root canals to ensure no bacteria remains. We then fill the roots with a special material to help give the tooth structure additional strength. And finally, we cover the tooth with either a filling or a crown.
Root canal treatment is often the last resort before a more invasive procedure such as an extraction. It can also help you to eliminate the source of your dental pain quickly.