Root canal treatment

Root canal treatment is a procedure for the treatment of pulp (dental center) disease inside a tooth. The pulp is the tissue and nerves inside the tooth and can become diseased when infected or damaged, causing toothache.

How is root canal treatment done?

Root canal treatment can be done using the following steps:

• Anesthetizing the aching tooth with local anesthesia
• Opening the upper part of the tooth and reaching the pulp
• Cleaning and emptying the pulp
• Filling the cavity inside the tooth with a specific material
• Resealing the upper part of the tooth and repairing it with a filling

Root canal treatment can help save the tooth and relieve pain. However, the success of treatment depends on the patient's condition, because dental problems such as a fractured tooth or gum disease can also be present.