Root Canal Treatment (RCT), also known as endodontic therapy, is a dental procedure designed to save a tooth that is severely decayed or infected. When the soft tissue inside the tooth, called the pulp, becomes inflamed or infected, this treatment is necessary to remove the pain and preserve the tooth.

The procedure involves carefully removing the infected pulp, cleaning and disinfecting the inside of the tooth, and then filling and sealing the space. Contrary to popular belief, modern root canal treatment is typically a comfortable experience, similar to having a routine filling, and it can save your natural tooth from extraction.