ROOT CANAL THERAPY
A tooth cavity (carious lesion) can enlarge and deepen to a level which could infect the nerve. Often this is incredibly painful. When the nerve of a tooth becomes infected or traumatized, it is sometimes necessary to perform endodontic therapy a.k.a. root canal therapy.
In doing so, the tooth can be saved instead of the need for an extraction. This involves cleaning out the inside of the crown and roots of the teeth, and filling them with a rubber-based material. The tooth is then restored either with a basic filling, or in most cases, with a crown to protect the tooth from future breakage.
Terrible toothache? Smiles on Sparks with Dr Halpin is Ottawa’s destination for Root Canal Therapy.
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