Root Canal Treatment
In the past, dentists had no other choice but to extract severely damaged teeth. But, with root canal treatment, restoring these teeth is now possible. Now, millions of teeth are saved through this procedure.
When Do You Need Root Canal Treatment?
To understand the root canal treatment, it helps to learn about the anatomy of the tooth. The protective surface is called the enamel. Underneath the enamel is a hard layer called the dentin, and under that is a soft tissue called the pulp. This tissue contains nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue, helping your tooth’s root to grow during development.
Due to several factors such as deep decay, tooth cracks, trauma, poorly fitted crowns or repeated dental procedures, the pulp may be infected and inflamed. If left alone, this infection could cause an abscess and or toothache. To save the tooth and prevent these problems, root canal treatment is necessary.
