Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic therapy, is required when the nerve of the tooth begins to die or becomes infected after it dies. A root canal is a procedure designed to remove the build-up of bacteria that is inflaming the dental pulp (where nerves, connective tissues, and blood vessels reside) and the surrounding nerve chamber. Without root canal treatment, the risk of tooth loss is significantly increased. In addition, these types of serious infections can greatly magnify the risks to one’s general health, potentially leading to heart attack, stroke, and other conditions that could be life-threatening. Root canal therapy can be a vital step toward reducing these risks and restoring the tooth to proper health.
How A Root Canal Can Help?
Root canals are an effective treatment with a very high success rate. Some of the common indicators that a root canal may be needed are:
- Unprompted throbbing or pain
- Pain while chewing, eating, or biting
- Sensitivity or tenderness to hot or cold
- Swelling or tenderness near an infected tooth
- Severe breaks, chips, or injuries to tooth
