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Root canal therapy, also known as endodontic therapy, is a dental treatment for removing an infection from inside of the tooth. It can also protect the tooth from future infections. Inside the tooth is a hollow centre containing a ‘pulp’.
Root canal therapy, also known as endodontic therapy, is a dental treatment for removing an infection from inside of the tooth. It can also protect the tooth from future infections. Inside the tooth is a hollow centre containing a ‘pulp’. The pulp is a sensitive tissue made up of blood vessels and nerves that provides oxygen, nutrients and sensation to the tooth. The pulp is found all through the tooth and the space where the pulp sits in the root is called the root canal.Root canal treatment is a dental procedure that replaces damaged or infected pulp in the tooth’s root canal with a filling material.
Myths and facts about root canal therapy:
Has your dentist or endodontist told you that you need root canal treatment? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of teeth are treated and saved each year with the root canal or endodontic treatment. This page explains root canal treatment in detail and how it can relieve your tooth pain and save your smile.
Benefits of saving your natural tooth with root canal treatment
There are many clinical reasons for needing root canal treatment but there are also countless practical reasons why saving the natural tooth is a wise choice. Endodontic treatment helps you maintain your natural smile, eat the food you love and limits the need for ongoing dental work. Loss of your natural teeth may have many consequences and to replace the diseased tooth, will add up to your expenses. However, with proper care and cost-effective root canal treatment, most teeth that have had root canal treatment can last a lifetime.
