Why root canals are performed and how they work? A root canal is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or becomes infected. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed.
Without treatment, the tissue surrounding the tooth will become infected and abscesses may form. When one undergoes a root canal, the inflamed or infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and disinfecte then filled and sealed.
Having a crown fitted to the tooth after root canal treatment is important for improving tooth survival rates. The cost of a root canal can vary. The average root canal costs around $800. These usually take place over one or two visits to your dentist.
The number of visits required will depend on which tooth is being treated and the complexity of its root system. You may not feel any pain in the early stages of the infection. Your tooth will be numbed just like getting a regular filling.
Simply put, root canal treatment eliminates infection and promotes healing around a tooth that has a dead or dying nerve.