About Endodontics
Endodontics deals with the inside of the tooth, the pulp. When deep decay or injury infects the pulp, a root canal treatment cleans the canals and seals them, saving the tooth and relieving pain.
Most root canals are completed in one or two visits under local anaesthesia, and a crown afterwards protects the tooth. Delaying treatment can lead to abscess and spread of infection.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Fees, availability and outcomes vary by doctor and hospital.
Conditions Treated
Toothache
Deep cavities
Dental abscess
Cracked tooth
Tooth trauma
Related Diseases
Pulpitis
Periapical abscess
Pulp necrosis
Cracked tooth syndrome
Symptoms to Watch For
Severe toothache
Pain with hot or cold
Swollen gum
Pain on biting
Procedures & Treatments
Root canal treatment
Re-treatment
Apicoectomy
Pulp therapy