Why would I need root canal treatment?

Endodontic treatment is necessary when the pulp, the soft tissue inside the root canal, becomes inflamed or infected.

Root canal treatment is a straight forward procedure to relieve pain and save your tooth, patient typically needs the treatment when there is inflammation or infection due to further decay crossing pulp chamber in which we clean pulp, remove it, disinfect and shape up root canal and place a filling to seal the place back. Getting a root canal treatment is relatively painless and extremely effective; you can eat and smile with ease in no time. The procedure is purely done to save your natural tooth as it leads to efficient chewing, normal biting forces and sensation, natural appearance and protecting other teeth from excessive wear or strain. The inflammation or infection can have a variety of causes: deep decay, repeated dental procedures on the tooth, or a crack or chip in the tooth. In addition, an injury to a tooth may cause pulp damage even if the tooth has no visible chips or cracks. If pulp inflammation or infection is left untreated, it can cause pain or lead to an abscess.