Repairing teeth
Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy treats inflammation or infection inside a tooth by cleaning and sealing the space where the nerve and blood vessels were.
Root canal care is also described under Root canal treatment.
What a consultation may cover
- Symptoms such as lingering pain, swelling or sensitivity
- X-rays of the tooth and root
- Whether the tooth can be restored afterwards
- Alternatives, including extraction
What to expect
The tooth is numbed, the inside is cleaned and shaped, then sealed. A crown or other restoration is often recommended afterwards.
Things to know
Not every tooth can be saved. Your dentist may refer you elsewhere for complex cases.
Questions to ask your dentist
- Is this tooth worth saving?
- What will the tooth need afterwards?
- What happens if I wait?
General information, not medical advice. Your dentist can advise what suits you.
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