A root canal, or endodontic therapy, is a treatment option that allows you to keep teeth that would otherwise require an extraction. It is required if decay progresses to a level that causes your tooth’s nerve tissue to be affected. Once this occurs it is vital that the tooth be treated, otherwise this infection will spread causing other problems, such as; Severe, constant, throbbing pain Facial swelling A bad taste in the mouth Halitosis (bad breath) Spread of infection to other parts of the body, making you feel generally unwell Root canal treatment is the process of removing the infected or damaged tissue from inside a tooth. This tissue (or pulp) contains nerves and blood vessels that help nourish the tooth. During root canal treatment; The pulp is located and removed The pulp chamber and root canals are cleaned, reshaped and sterilized The root canals and pulp chamber are … Continue reading Root Canal Treatment