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A root canal treatment<\/a><\/strong> is done to remove the dental decay that has spread to the tooth’s roots. This process involves removing the decay and infection from the deeper parts of the root, like pulp and roots. This is often done with the help of various dental tools and medicines to clear the infection. After the tooth decay is cleaned, it is reconstructed with the help of permanent filling. An artificial tooth kwon as a crown is placed  on top of this reconstructed tooth. The crown increases the strength of the tooth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a decayed tooth or broken tooth which needs reconstruction, you will be advised to undergo root canal treatment. If you are about to undergo root canal infections and have many questions about it, this guide will help you solve most of your queries and go for the treatment with full confidence and faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steps For Root Canal Treatment <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, to ascertain the need for a root canal, your dentist takes an x-ray of the tooth. This is done at the dentist clinic itself. However, if you have had any trauma or broken tooth where two or more teeth are impacted and need treatment, you will be advised to do an x-ray of the entire mouth. It is done at X-ray centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Your Dentist Will Do On Your First Visit?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n