Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy is the most commonly performed procedure amongst all endodontic treatment procedures. A dentist or a endodontist performs root canal treatment to treat problems related to the soft inner pulp of a tooth. Root canal treatment is required when nerve tissue inside the teeth degenerates.
Without root canal treatment, the infection in the tooth pulp can result in an abscess, which in turn can cause damage to the jawbone. You will need a root canal to save your tooth and to ensure that the tissue around the root of the tooth remains healthy and free from inflammation.
You may need a root canal if a tooth is causing you pain or if the gums adjacent to the tooth are tender and swollen. Another symptom is if the tooth appears discolored and has become extra sensitive to heat and cold. If these symptoms reveal inflamed and infected pulp inside the tooth then your dentist may recommend a root canal procedure.