Endodontics is a dental procedure performed when the nerve in a tooth is damaged or infected in a way that it cannot heal on its own. During root canals, nerve tissue is removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed to prevent future infections. This helps relieve pain and preserve the tooth, avoiding the need for extraction.

Why would I need a root canal?
You may need a root canal if bacteria inside your mouth invade the pulp inside your tooth and cause inflammation (pulpitis).

Procedure details
Root canals involve several steps, starting with removing infected tooth pulp, placing filling in the pulp area and then placing a dental crown on the affected tooth.

What happens if I delay the treatment?
Putting off root canal treatment increases the chance that: You’ll lose your infected tooth, the infection in your tooth pulp will spread to other teeth or your jawbone.