Root Canal Treatment: Pulpectomy

The term ‘root canal’ actually refers to a structural feature of the tooth. At the center of each tooth is a hollow area which houses soft tissue, known as the pulp. This pulp is mostly concentrated in the crown, or top portion of the tooth, but has long canals, aptly named root canals. Occasionally, a cavity on the outside surface of a tooth may cause the pulp to become irritated or infected. If left untreated, a serious infection of the jawbone may result, which can be extremely painful. What is root canal treatment? If a patient’s tooth appears likely to develop future infection due to decay, cracking, etc., a dentist may advise a pulpectomy, sometimes referred to as a root canal or root canal treatment. A pulpectomy is an endotric treatment which attempts t View the rest of this article