What Is A Root Canal?

Root canal treatment saves your tooth from severe infection or decay by removing the infected tissue, nerve, and pulp from the inside of your tooth. Each tooth has a ‘root canal,’ the natural cavity at the center, which becomes infected if decay is not treated early on. During a root canal procedure, the ‘root canal’ is cleaned of all infected tissue and debris. The tooth is then cleaned and sealed with a sealer paste and rubber compound before a filling or crown is performed. This prevents the tooth from becoming infected again.

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Francisco Rubio, DDS
Francisco Rubio, DDS
Dr. Rubio earned his undergraduate degree from The University of Texas Pan American before attending The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry to earn his dental degree.
Nazanin Ghahremani, DDS
Nazanin Ghahremani, DDS
Dr. Nazanin Ghahremani is a caring and compassionate individual who enjoys enriching people's lives through their smiles. Dr. Ghahremani was inspired to become a dentist as a teen. Having many fond memories at the dentist, she was impressed and was left with a deep-rooted impression that inspired her to become a dentist.
American Dental Association
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What Is A Root Canal?

Root canal treatment saves your tooth from severe infection or decay by removing the infected tissue, nerve, and pulp from the inside of your tooth. Each tooth has a ‘root canal,’ the natural cavity at the center, which becomes infected if decay is not treated early on. During a root canal procedure, the ‘root canal’ is cleaned of all infected tissue and debris. The tooth is then cleaned and sealed with a sealer paste and rubber compound before a filling or crown is performed. This prevents the tooth from becoming infected again.