Root canal treatment of the tooth in the center, a small, thread-like tissue, so the bacteria produce acids that cause (thepulp) is the removal of. Damaged, diseased or dead pulp is removed, the remaining space is cleaned, shaped and filled. This with one expects from the root canal is closed. Years ago, diseased or injured teeth were removed. Today, root canal treatment saves many teeth that would otherwise be lost.

Pulp is the most common causes of damage include:

Cracked tooth

Deep caries

Recently a serious blow to the tooth or teeth in the past, for reasons such as damage.

The pulp is infected or dead, if left untreated, the tooth root in the jaw bone of an abscess forming pus can accumulate. Abscess, by destroying the bone that surrounds the tooth can cause pain.