When a tooth is extensively decayed or traumatised the nerve may not survive the stress and becomes inflamed, causing pain. Root canal therapy is the mechanical and chemical cleaning of the nerve canal to effect a germ free environment. In this way the tooth need not be extracted as it is no longer infected.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Root Canal Therapy
When a tooth is extensively decayed or traumatised the nerve may not survive the stress and becomes inflamed, causing pain. Root canal therapy is the mechanical and chemical cleaning of the nerve canal to effect a germ free environment. In this way the tooth need not be extracted as it is no longer infected.
