What is a root canal? The "root canal" is an outsider's term used to describe a dental treatment used to preserve teeth that are at risk of loss due to deep decay, infection, or other forms of trauma.
"Endodontics" or "root canal treatment" is a dental term to describe this procedure.
Root canal treatment is the removal of susceptible contents in teeth and their roots.
The resulting space is then filled with inert material to prevent infection. This treatment thoroughly disinfects the internal space of the teeth.
Root canal treatment keeps the teeth intact, and despite its loss of vitality, it can still achieve its purpose in the mouth. Vitality is the ability of the tooth to sense pain, pressure or temperature.
Before the root canal treatment is performed, if the tooth has a large cavity or abscess, the only option is to remove the "bad teeth."
