Root Canal Clinic

A root canal treatment first removes bacteria, nerve tissue, the organic debris leftover from the breakdown of nerve tissue, and bacterial toxins out from within the inner aspects of a tooth (the area originally occupied by the tooth’s nerve tissue). All of these items either are or will produce tissue irritants that can cause your body to activate an inflammatory reaction. Once this space has been cleansed, root canal treatment involves filling in and sealing off the interior of the tooth, so bacteria can’t get back in. After a root canal is completed, it is generally recommended to have a crown placed on the tooth to provide strength. Because the process of a root canal involves removing the nerve tissue from the tooth and essentially hollowing out the inside of the tooth, the tooth may be more susceptible to breakage. A crown will help reinforce & strengthen the tooth. If you have questions or require a root canal (endodontic procedure) please contact our root canal clinic in Maple.