Root Canal Therapy is the treatment of choice to save a tooth that has been severely affected by infection or decay, which has reached the tooth’s nerve. Preserving the tooth is ideal, as it prevents the various issues that arise from having a gap in your dental structure, such as misalignment of surrounding teeth and complications that can become more costly over time.
What Does the Procedure Involve?
In a Root Canal procedure, the living tissue (pulp) inside the tooth is removed. The resulting space is filled with a special medicated material to restore the tooth’s function. Root canal therapy is highly successful, with most treatments lasting a lifetime. Thanks to modern advancements in dental care, the procedure is now much more comfortable than it used to be.
Signs You May Need a Root Canal:
- An abscess (or pimple) on the gums.
- Sensitivity to hot and cold.
- Severe toothache pain.
- Swelling or tenderness around the tooth.
What Can This Procedure Repair?
- Decay that has reached the tooth pulp.
- Infections or abscesses in the tooth or at the root tip.
- Injury or trauma to the tooth.
