Understanding Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment often gets a bad reputation, but modern dentistry has made this procedure comfortable.

**What Is a Root Canal?**
A treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or infected.

**When Do You Need One?**
- Severe toothache when chewing
- Prolonged sensitivity to temperatures
- Darkening of the tooth
- Swelling in nearby gums

**The Procedure**
Modern root canals are no more painful than getting a filling.