Root Canal Therapy

Root Canal Treatment is needed to save a tooth when the pulp, or the soft inner tissue of a tooth, becomes infected or exposed. The process involves removing the infected pulp, which is made up of nerves, connective tissue, and blood vessels that help the tooth grow, in order to eliminate the bacteria, prevent reinfection, and save the natural tooth. The injured or infected pulp is first removed, and then the root canal is thoroughly cleaned and then filled and sealed. This usually involves local anesthesia and can be completed in one or two visits, depending on the treatment required.