Binder Family Dental Blog

Dental decay can progress and reach the root canals, which can become infected. Once the bacteria reach the root canals, the infection can spread quickly. There is a chance that you could lose your tooth if you delay treatment.

A root canal is a dental procedure recommended to patients with severe tooth decay. Once the cavity reaches the pulp of the tooth, the dentist will need to clean out the canal -- by taking out the pulp and nerves inside the tooth -- to remove bacteria and prevent reinfection.

As seemingly onerous as it is, root canal therapy has amazing benefits. Among these are that it can help restore the function of your tooth, protect it from further decay, and allow you to chew efficiently again.