A root canal saves an infected or severely decayed tooth by removing the infected nerve/pulp inside, cleaning the root from bacteria, and sealing it so pain and infection donβt return. Instead of extracting the tooth, RCT lets you keep it β pain-free.
A tooth infection doesnβt just hurt β it can spread to gums, jawbone and even your face. RCT removes that infection, heals the tooth from inside and protects it long-term.
You may need RCT if the nerve inside the tooth is infected or damaged. Common signs include constant pain, swelling, or a tooth that hurts to touch or bite.
Modern RCT is comfortable and highly precise. The goal is to clean the inside of the tooth, remove bacteria, and seal it so infection canβt return.