Root Canal
Treatment is needed for infected or inflamed pulp
The pulp is soft tissue inside the tooth that contains blood vessels and nerves. When the pulp becomes infected or inflamed, treatment is needed.
Pulp infection and inflammation most often occur if you have:
All of these can allow bacteria to enter the pulp and cause infection and/or inflammation.
Pulp infection and inflammation most often occur if you have:
- a cracked or chipped tooth
- a deep cavity or filling
- other serious injury to the tooth
All of these can allow bacteria to enter the pulp and cause infection and/or inflammation.
Problems from infected or inflamed pulp
The infection or inflammation in the pulp can spread to the tissues around the root of the tooth. This can cause pain and swelling, but even if there is no pain, bacteria from the infection can damage the bone that holds the tooth in you jaw.
Without a root canal, the infection and damage will continue and your tooth most likely will need to be removed.
Without a root canal, the infection and damage will continue and your tooth most likely will need to be removed.
Removing but not replacing a tooth can create problems
When a tooth is removed and not replaced, the teeth around it may shift. This can make it hard to bite, chew and clean your teeth. Areas in your mouth that are not cleaned well are more likely to have problems like decay or gum disease.
Root canal therapy can prevent these problems by saving your natural tooth.
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