What is root canal treatment?
RCT is a treatment used to save a tooth that has nerve damage from either decay or trauma. The nerve that has been damaged, and has possibly caused an infection, is removed and the tooth is disinfected. The roots are then filled with a rubber like material and the tooth can be restored with a filling or a crown. The restoration of the tooth is an important part of treatment as it seals and protects the tooth and restores it to function.
What are the benefits of root canal treatment?
The benefit of having this treatment is that the tooth can be saved when the only other option is extraction. Saving the tooth helps to keep the blood supply to the surrounding bone and soft tissues.