Tooth-eating bacteria cause decay. If it is left untreated, the bacteria progress into the dental pulp and nerves of the tooth. This causes intense pain and discomfort. Progress of the infection can lead to discoloration of the tooth, swelling of the gum, discharge of pus, ultimately killing the tooth and damaging the surrounding tissues as well.
The root canal treatment removes the source of the infection by adequately disinfecting the tooth from inside.
This is a painless procedure done under a local anesthetic. At lifetime dental clinic, we provide expert professional root canal treatment, usually completed within a single or two appointments, using the latest technology, depending upon the intensity of the infection. The ultimate goal of the treatment is to preserve what is left behind than to replace the missing tooth and at the same time provide optimum health to the surrounding tooth structures.
