Root Canals
Regina SK

A root canal therapy is required when the tissue inside the root of a tooth gets infected or inflamed. It might be caused by an untreated, deep decay, fracture or extensive dental procedures.

The most common and easily preventable reason is the untreated cavity, which eventually infects the pulp of your tooth. The decay from the cavity erodes tooth enamel and dentin until reaching the root canal. At this point, bacteria attack the pulp and cause infection.

A root canal dentist can save the tooth by removing the infected pulp, treating the infection, and filling the empty canals with gutta-percha. The tooth is restored either with a filling or dental crown to protect the treatment site and strengthen it. Without a root canal procedure, the infected tooth will eventually become damaged beyond repair and will require extraction.