Root Canal Therapy Root Canal Therapy What is root canal
therapy? Root canal therapy is designed to correct disorders of
the dental pulp -- the soft tissue inside the center of the
tooth. Dental pulp contains nerves, blood vessels, and
connective tissue. Teeth with abscessed, or infected, nerves
were once removed. But now, in 95 percent of these cases of
pulpal infection, the natural tooth can be saved through modern
endodontic procedures. Also called pulp specialists,
endodontists have undergone specialized training in performing
root canal therapy. What causes pulpal nerve damage? The most
common causes of pulpal nerve damage are: Infection. This is
generally brought on by tooth decay (cavity) reaching the nerve
or a cracked tooth. Both of these situations can allow harmful
bacteria to reach the nerve, resulting in infection and decay.
Trauma. A blow to a tooth or the jaw can cause damage to
sensitive nerve tissue within the tooth. What are the signs and
symptoms of pulpal nerve damage? The following are th