The area of Dental Medicine responsible for treating tooth canals. Endodontic treatment means Endo=inside, Dôntico=dental. Commonly known as devitalization.
When decay reaches the tooth pulp (commonly referred to as the nerve), which results in typical sharp pain or a dental abscess, the canal needs to be treated by removing the bacteria that affected the pulp and filling the interior of the tooth with a specific material, allowing the elimination of the existing infection and restoring the tooth\'s health. Otherwise, lesions may develop that lead to tooth extraction.
Therefore, early diagnosis is essential; regular visits to your Dentist allow for the treatment of tooth decay before it reaches the tooth canal, thus avoiding extraction.
