Root Canal Treatment

A "root canal" is not a treatment, but part of a tooth. It is the hollow section of a tooth that contains the nerve tissue, blood vessels, and other cells, also known as the pulp.

•  Root canal therapy is used to remove nerves from the pulp of a tooth.
•  It is thought to be very painful but is a pain-relieving treatment.
•  The procedure often referred to as root canal is called endodontic therapy.
•  Root canal therapy costs vary, but it is a less costly option than having a tooth removed and replaced with a crown or bridge.