Root canal therapy is the preferred method of restoring a tooth that has become infected. Tooth infections occur when the hard, outer layers of enamel and dentin are damaged. This exposes the tooth’s inner pulp to oral bacteria, eventually resulting in an infection. Most commonly, this happens when an uncontrolled cavity eats through the entire outer structure of the tooth. However, a tooth that is cracked or damaged by oral trauma can also become infected.

If left untreated, an infected tooth will cause serious pain and discomfort. Root canal therapy is used to save your tooth structure. During this procedure, Dr. Secora will clean and disinfect the interior of your tooth to remove bacteria and decayed material, then place a filling or crown.