ROOT CANAL

A root canal treatment is a dental procedure to remove inflamed or infected pulp on the inside of the tooth which is then carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed.

Dental pulp highlighted in blue
Dental pulp highlighted in blue
Tooth with apical infection
Tooth with apical infection

 

A local anesthesia is often required and local anaesthetics don’t cause you to lose consciousness.

 

Root canal filling highlighted in orange
Root canal filling highlighted in orange.

The root can therapy ends with the root canal filled and sealed with a rubber-like material called gutta-percha.

A crown or an appropriate filling restores the tooth esthetic and function.