A root canal is a dental procedure conducted when a patient’s tooth has become damaged due to injury, infection, or decay. Typically, the enamel and dentin of the tooth have been tampered with by bacteria, which has infected the soft tissue within the tooth, called the pulp. During the root canal procedure, a dentist creates a hole in the side of the biting area of the tooth. The tooth is then disinfected using either fine tools or medication. The hole is then filled with a sterile material and the tooth is crowned. Many dentistry patients don’t look forward to a […]