Root Canals
Root canal treatment can help you save your natural tooth and get rid of the pain and infection. Only the nerve and bacteria inside the tooth is being removed.
Why/when do I need a root canal?
A root canal can be necessary for multiple reasons
You could have some large decay or filling that reaches the nerve and causes the pulp (nerve) to become inflamed and abscess.
Trauma- can kill the tooth/nerve and form infection.
A fracture/crack to the nerve causing severe pain
A crown is recommended after root canal treatment especially if little tooth structure is left.
Many root canal treatments will need a referral to an endodontist (root canal specialist).