Has your dentist told you to undergo root canal treatment? You are not alone. Millions of teeth are treated and saved each year using this procedure. Root canal is a treatment to repair and save a badly damaged or infected tooth instead of removing it.
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The term "root canal" comes from cleaning of the canals inside a tooth's root. Decades ago, root canal treatments often were painful. With dental advances and local anesthetics, most people have little if any pain with a root canal.
During root canal treatment, the inflamed or infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed with a rubber-like material called gutta-percha. Afterwards, the tooth is restored with a crown or filling for protection. After restoration, the tooth continues to function like any other tooth.
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EHC brings you videos on this treatment that helps you maintain your natural smile, continue eating the foods you love and limits the need for ongoing dental work. With proper care, most teeth that have had root canal treatment can last as long as other natural teeth and often for a lifetime.
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Image courtesy: familydentalcarekc.com
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