An Essential Procedure to Save an Infected Tooth
The aim of a root canal treatment is to remove the dental pulp when it is infected or damaged. The pulp is the part in the centre of the tooth that contains the nerves and the blood vessels. Many factors can be the root cause of an infection or the damage, for example, a deep cavity, a dental fracture or a broken filling. Root canal treatment aims to prevent the spread of the infection that may cause dental abscess.
In short, the purpose of a root canal treatment is to save a damaged tooth without which it will have to be extracted and replaced. At Groupe dentaire API, we combine expertise and thoroughness to carry out effective root canal treatments.
The myth that a root canal treatment is very painful still persists. Actually, the purpose of this procedure is to relieve your pain. In many cases, the dental pulp, which is full of nerves, causes a lot of pain.
In addition, thanks to tools and modern anesthetic techniques, root canal treatments are generally no more painful than getting a filling.
The treatment is carried out under local anesthesia.
Nonetheless, do not forget that only a dentist, a specialist in your oral health,
is able to make an accurate diagnosis, so book an appointment!
