Time scale: 1 or 7 days
A root canal treatment (also called endodontic therapy, endodontic treatment, or root canal therapy) becomes necessary when the pulp of the tooth is so infected that it can no longer be saved.
A root canal treatment no longer needs to be feared as it once was in the past. Modern technology and anesthesia make the procedure nearly painless. During a root canal treatment, we remove the infected pulp while preserving the outer structure of the tooth. After the root canal treatment, the tooth is sealed using high-quality materials.
Preserving your natural tooth through a root canal treatment offers many benefits:
- Efficient chewing
- Normal biting force and sensation
- Natural appearance
- Protects other teeth from excessive wear or strain
To learn more about the causes of tooth pain, you can read our blog post here.
