Alternatives To Root Canal

A root canal is a common dental procedure designed to treat teeth that are severely decayed, infected, or damaged. The goal of the treatment is to save the natural tooth by removing the infected or inflamed pulp—the soft tissue inside the tooth that contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue. Once the pulp is removed, the inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned, disinfected, and sealed to prevent further infection.

While root canals are often seen as a way to avoid extraction, they come with significant trade-offs that patients should be aware of before committing to the procedure.

Watch this video and see what Dr. Horiyat has to say about root canals.