This information is intended for general information only and
should not be considered as medical advice on the part of
Health-Tourism.com. Any decision on medical treatments, after-
care or recovery should be done solely upon proper consultation
and advice of a qualified physician. Root canal treatment is an
endodontic procedure in which the inner aspect of the tooth is
treated, specifically the pulp tissue. This treatment is
employed in order to save a grossly decayed tooth where
infection has entered the pulp tissue. The treatment focuses on
saving and repairing the tooth structure, removing the decayed
portion and infected pulp tissue, and restoring it to maintain
the functional integrity of the tooth. There are two basic
reasons for carrying out root canal treatment. The first is
pulpal infection, which may be the result of an untreated dental
cavity. The other common reason for root canal treatment is
trauma or injury to the pulp tissue, caused by an accident
resulting in tooth fracture or from multiple