Root Canals

What is a Root Canal?

Posted on Aug 26, 2011

The term “Root canal” is used to describe the cavity that naturally exists at center of the tooth where the nerve is seated. The soft area within the root canal is referred to as the pulp or pulp chamber. When a tooth becomes damaged due to decay, trauma or some other issue, a dentist or a specialist called an endodontist may elect to perform a root canal, essentially carving out the center of the tooth into the root, removing the nerve and pulp while leaving the tooth intact. The Problem with Root Canals Teeth have roots with main canals and thousands of microscopic side channels which contain literally miles of sensitive nerves that work to keep a healthy...