Your dentist has recommended that you should be evaluated for possible

endodontic treatment. We appreciate his/her concern for the quality of your dental health and the necessary referral on to us.

What is Endodontic treatment?

Endodontic treatment is also called root canal therapy, root treatment or root filling. The treatment removes damaged or infected tissue from the inside of the tooth.

The tissue, called the pulp, contains nerves and blood vessels that help nourish the tooth. After the pulp is removed, the pulp chamber and root canals are cleaned, disinfected, filled and sealed.

What are the benefits?

Endodontic treatment saves teeth that would otherwise need to be extracted. Although the pulp is removed, the treated tooth remains alive, nourished by the surrounding tissues. There is no real substitute for your own teeth in terms of health and investment.

What caused the problem with my tooth?

The most common cause of pulp damage is decay or a fracture that exposes the pulp to bacteria that may cause infection. Other causes of pulp damage include traumatic injuries, such as a blow to the tooth, a cracked or loose filling or repeated fillings in a tooth and occasionally gum disease.