There are times when an infection impacts the nerve of a tooth, which can be quite painful and dangerous to the patient’s health. In the past, the only option was a tooth extraction to remove the infected tooth. Now, root canals can be used instead of extraction to get rid of the infection and keep the natural tooth in place.
A root canal treatment removes the inside portion of the tooth, which is the area where the infection is located. Then, the canal of the tooth is thoroughly cleaned and sealed to protect against future infection. Often, the root canal tooth is topped with a crown to strengthen the tooth. This process eliminates the pain of the infection and keeps your smile looking great!
