Root canal treatment is performed to preserve a tooth when it is decaying. The inmost layer of your tooth is called the pulp where nerves and blood vessels are located. If the pulp becomes irritated or infected, the rest of the tooth is at risk for becoming infected and dying. When root canal treatment is performed, the pulp is removed and the tooth is cleaned and sealed. Wondering how your tooth will stay healthy without the blood vessels found in the pulp? Don’t worry! The preserved tooth can be nourished from the surrounding tissues!
