Root canal treatment

Key facts A root canal treatment is a dental procedure that involves the removal of infected soft tissue (dental pulp) inside a tooth. It’s also known as endodontic treatment. You may need more than one visit to your dentist or dental specialist (endodontist) for this treatment. Root canal treatment can save a tooth that would otherwise need to be extracted (come out). What is a root canal treatment? A root canal treatment is a dental procedure that removes the infected dental pulp inside the middle of a tooth. It’s also called endodontic treatment. Each tooth has a canal system which