Root Canal

Root canal is one of the most common dental procedures performed. This procedure can save your natural teeth and prevent the need of dental implants or bridges. A root canal is a treatment to repair and save a badly damaged or infected tooth. There are several root canals in each tooth. The procedure involves removing the damaged area of the tooth (the pulp), cleaning and disinfecting it and then filling and sealing it. The common causes affecting the pulp are a cracked tooth, a deep cavity, repeated dental treatment to the tooth or trauma. Symptoms of the infection can be identified as visible injury or swelling of the tooth, sensitivity to temperature or pain in the tooth and gums.