What is a Root Canal Treatment?

A root canal treatment is a procedure to save a tooth that has become badly decayed and unrestorable. During the procedure, the infected tissue, or pulp, surrounding your tooth’s nerve is cleaned out so that there is no further damage done to your tooth.

Why is a Root Canal Performed?

The area where the nerve is located is in a narrow passage that’s called a root canal. When this area becomes infected it can become extremely painful. This can cause serious health problems if the area is not repaired, common symptoms are throbbing pains and facial swelling.

Is it Safe?

A root canal treatment is a safe and effective procedure that is successfully performed on millions of patients per year.