A root canal is the treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is severely decayed or becomes infected. During root canal procedure, nerve and pulp get removed, and inside of teeth are cleaned and sealed. Without treatment, the tissue surrounding the teeth will become infected, and abscesses may form.

The root canal is the term used to describe a natural cavity within the center of the tooth. The pulp or pulp chamber is soft area within root canal. The tooth's nerve lies within the root canal. Read more about the treatment: https://alaskastrusteddental.com/service/root-canals/