Root canal treatment, also known as Endodontics is a specialist type of dentistry that manages the dental pulp and its supporting structures. An Endodontists aim is to preserve a tooth in function especially when the cost of tooth loss and replacement is much greater.
Before starting treatment, the endodontist will first make sure that you will not feel any pain by using very effective local anaesthetic, then they will very carefully and thoroughly clean the inside of the canals. When they are satisfied that the canals are 100% clean he will fill and seal them. This may be done over one, two or even three visits. Low dose digital x-rays are used as necessary.