Why is root canal therapy?
Root canal therapy is a procedure where diseased tissue that has accumulated within the root canal is removed. The root canal is a chamber reaching the tooth root(s). It contains blood vessels, nerve endings, and other sensitive tissues. If this area becomes infected, severely inflamed, or dead, it can distress the roots and cause a lot of damage. Root canal therapy is used to attempt restore a problem tooth before it becomes necessary to extract it.
Why would you need a root canal?
Decay is the most common reason for root canal therapy. When the decay has progressed to the pulp chamber of the tooth, you will feel increased sensitivity, especially when you drink something hot or cold. When the decay progresses too far, bacteria can get into the pulp of the tooth and cause an infection, even an abscess, in the bone at the end of the root of your tooth. Patients are usually in pain daily and need to have the procedure to ease the pain and stop any ongoing damage. Root Canal Therapy can be beneficial if you have a damaged tooth that has become