If a cavity occurs on the tooth affecting enamel and dentin and not involved the pulp can be saved by a normal dental filling. But when the pulp is diseased or injured root canal treatment is the safe and effective means of saving tooth. During the treatment the diseased pulp that contains nerves, Arteries and veins which provide vitality and nutrition to the tooth are carefully removed, the pulp chamber and root canals are cleaned, shaped and filled. This procedure is painless and usually completed in single sitting. |