What is a Root Canal?
A root canal
is a dental procedure that cleans the inside of a tooth when the pulp in the tooth has become infected.
This could happen due to:
A tooth abscess
Needing a crownSevere tooth decayFacial/mouth/tooth traumaCracked tooth and/or fillingOften a patient will notice
tooth pain, extreme temperature sensitivity in the tooth swelling and soreness, and even discoloration in an infected tooth. If you’re experiencing these symptoms – call your dentist, as the pain may be resolved with a root canal.