Preserve Your Natural Smile
Root canal treatment is a dental procedure used to treat infection or damage inside a tooth. It aims to preserve the natural tooth when appropriate and may help avoid extraction.
Understanding Root Canal Treatment
Your dentist will examine the affected tooth and determine whether root canal treatment is suitable. The procedure generally involves removing affected tissue from inside the tooth, cleaning the root canal and sealing it.
What Your Experience May Include
- Examination of tooth pain or sensitivity
- Dental X-rays, if required
- Assessment of the inner tooth and root canals
- Cleaning, shaping and sealing of the affected canals
- Evaluation for a crown or other protective restoration
