Root-treated teeth should be looked after just the same as
Root canal treatment is a routine dental procedure, which your
Yes. However, because a ‘dead’ tooth is more brittle, you
In the past, a root-filled tooth would often darken after
The aim of the treatment is to remove all the
No. Usually, a local anaesthetic is used and it should
If the pulp becomes infected, the infection may spread through
Root canal treatment (also called ‘endodontics’) is needed when the
