Root canal treatment is a dental procedure that is used to treat a damaged or infected tooth. It involves removing the infected or inflamed pulp, which is the soft tissue inside the tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels, and cleaning and shaping the root canal system. This is done to eliminate the infection and prevent it from spreading further. Once the root canal system has been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, a filling material is placed inside the root canal system to seal it and prevent reinfection. A dental crown may also be placed over the restored tooth to provide support and protection. Root canal treatment can help save a damaged or infected tooth from extraction and prevent further complications, such as abscesses and bone loss.
