Root Canal Treatment

Root canal or endodontic treatment is the salvation of millions of teeth every year. Endodontics refers to treatment of the innermost part of the tooth, the pulp.

It explains what to expect when you get root canal treatment done...........

This article discusses what preventive measures can be taken to avoid root canal treament.

Patients and dentists often face a complex dilemma - whether to save a tooth using root canal treatment and a permanent restoration (a filling or a crown), or remove that tooth and replace it with a dental implant and a crown.

Root canal treatment is the removal of tissue and debris from the inside of a tooth's root and filling the space with an inert material to prevent infection or reinfection. A tooth may require this treatment due to infection, trauma and misalignment..