Root Canal
Endodontic treatment, more commonly known as root canal therapy, is necessary when the pulp of your tooth becomes inflamed or infected. The inflammation or infection can have a variety of causes such as deep decay, repeated dental procedures on your tooth, or a crack or chip in the tooth. With proper care, an Endodontically treated tooth will function normally for years to come.
Dr. Carter will refer you to a root canal specialist (endodontist) if a root canal is needed.
Dr. Carter will refer you to a root canal specialist (endodontist) if a root canal is needed.
![Tooth with a healthy root Healthy Tooth](images/root1.jpg)
![Infection to the pulp chamber of the tooth Tooth Infection](images/root2.jpg)
![cleaning and shaping the root canal spaces Cleaning the root](images/root3.jpg)
![Cleaned root is filled and sealed Root canal filled](images/root4.jpg)