A root canal treatment is a dental procedure used to treat infection at the center of a tooth (the pulp). It’s usually necessary when the pulp becomes inflamed or infected due to deep decay, repeated dental procedures, or a cracked tooth.

Here’s how it typically works:

1. Diagnosis & Imaging: X-rays are taken to assess the extent of the infection.

2. Anesthesia: Local anesthesia is used to numb the area.

3. Cleaning: The dentist drills into the tooth, removes the infected pulp, and cleans the root canals.

4. Shaping & Filling: The empty canals are shaped, disinfected, and filled with a rubber-like material (gutta-percha).

5. Sealing & Restoration: The tooth is sealed, and usually, a crown is placed to protect and restore its function.

Why it’s done:

• To save a natural tooth that would otherwise need to be extracted.

• To relieve pain caused by infection or inflammation.

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