Root canal treatment is performed to try and save a tooth.
Root canal treatment removes the
nerve from the inside of the tooth.
Root canal treatment is usually
very successful and saves the tooth from being extracted however
the work can sometimes be very time consuming.
Procedure
- A hole is drilled in the top of
the tooth
- The inside of the tooth is cleaned out with
special chemicals and instruments
- The canal inside the tooth is filled with a rubber filling material
- The area is sealed with
a filling
- Occasionally a crown is needed for extra strength and stability
Why is Root Canal Treatment Needed
The inside of the tooth becomes infected
because of decay or injury
Other Options
Extraction
An infected tooth cannot be left untreated in the
mouth
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