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Root Canal or endodontic therapy is performed when the pulp of the tooth has been damaged, usually by decay or physical trauma. Treatment consists of removing the pulp and cleaning, sterilizing, filling and sealing the root canals. The tooth remains alive, nourished by the adjacent tissues of the gums and jaw.
