Root Canal Therapy

Root canal therapy is one of the most feared procedures of all dentistry. But thanks to modern techniques and new anesthetics this bad rap is no longer deserved. Reasons for needing Root Canal Therapy vary. The tooth may have been traumatized or the nerve has become exposed due to needed dental work or maybe the tooth has a fracture. Root Canal Therapy may be needed when an infection is present in the tooth or surrounding the gums, the nerve (pulp) and bacteria can be removed and replaced with a filler material and the tooth crowned. An unattended infection can lead to tooth loss, bone deterioration and even seemingly unrelated health problems.