Root canal therapy is one of those dental infections associated with major dental operations. Root canal therapy-the name is enough to send shivers down the spine. But contrary to its belief, this therapy is an instant pain reliever and function as a healthy tooth.

Root canal is the capillary running from base of the tooth to middle of crown. Crown is the visible portion of the tooth. Root canal is the carrier for pulp-a network of blood vessels and nerve cells – carrier for life to tooth. If a cavity grows deeper and starts touching the root canal, the situation gets serious because the cavity enlarges with each passing day. Cavity is full of bacteria causing inflammation in root canal and resulting in intense pain. Infection from gums and accidental cracks are other reasons for root canal. In all these cases, root canal can stabilize the position and cure the disease from the root itself.

Normally root canal therapy is associated with cleaning and removal of tooth canal to cure the disease right from its roots. As soon as the patient starts suffering from slight pain inside their tooth, root canal therapy is performed. This is so because; bacteria will travel down the canal to the root and into the jawbone. If this happens, then pain will spread across the jaw causing the jawbone to deteriorate and weaken the whole structure holding the teeth.

The best way to prevent root canal therapy is to take good care of your teeth, daily and make regular trips to dentists to check for the sign of decay or cracks-as it’s said: "Prevention is better than cure".

Tooth can be successfully treated even with pain and swelling, due to development of better endodontic concepts, materials, and techniques. Dental care centers have specialized team of dentists and staff who provide best treatment and utmost care to their patients. Ultrasonic equipments remove old and infected root canal and intra-canal obstructions to treat the teeth, successfully. Computer digital technology aids in visualizing for better treatment. This also reduces the radiation exposure for the patients. Instruments are used for filling and repairing canals to lessen the chances of retreatment. Nevertheless, well-trained specialists with aiding staff perform root canal therapy in a very predictable, cost-effective and time-saving manner.