Root canal treatment is a procedure which saves a severely injured, cracked or decayed tooth when its pulp becomes inflamed or infected.
Root canal treatment is completed in two to three appointments, depending upon the presence of infection and the required treatment plan. In this process the infected pulp is removed and the tooth is carefully cleaned, shaped and disinfected, medicated and sealed. A dental crown is used to protect and strengthen the tooth. After restoration the tooth continues to function like any other tooth. With good oral hygiene, the restored tooth has the potential to last a lifetime.