Root Canals

A root canal is a dental procedure used to treat and save a tooth that is severely infected or damaged in its pulp, the soft tissue inside the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels. The goal of root canal treatment is to eliminate infection, relieve pain, and preserve the natural tooth.  Root canals save teeth that would otherwise require extraction, preserving natural biting and chewing function and maintaining proper alignment of surrounding teeth. The procedure relieves pain caused by infection and prevents the spread of infection to other parts of the mouth or body. Thanks to modern anesthesia and techniques, root canals are generally no more uncomfortable than a routine filling.