What is Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatment is performed to treat tooth decay that reaches the pulp of the tooth. The pulp contains blood vessels and nerves that extend from the crown of the tooth to the tip of the root where it connects to the tissues surrounding the root. The pulp is important during a tooth’s growth and development.
The Root Canal Treatment involves removing the inflamed or infected pulp, carefully cleaning and shaping the inside of the root canal, then filling and sealing the space. The tooth continues to be nourished by the tissues surrounding it.
Afterward, its important to go back your regular dentist, who will place a crown or other restoration on the tooth to protect and restore it to full function. After the restoration is placed, the tooth will continue to function like any other tooth