Root canal treatment is a dental procedure that replaces a tooth’s damaged or infected pulp with a restoration.The pulp is the vital structure of the tooth's which keep it alive.
The procedure to replace this damaged or infected pulp is also known as endodontic treatment.
Success rates for endodontic treatment are generally good. About 90 to 95 per cent of people who undergo root canal treatment can expect a functional tooth after the treatment. The treated tooth should last a very long time, provided that you maintain good oral hygiene and generally look after your teeth. Of course, no therapy or replacement will last as well as a healthy tooth.
