What is Root Canal Treatment?

Root Canal Treatment, commonly known as RCT, is a dental procedure used to treat infection or damage inside the tooth — particularly in the pulp (the soft tissue containing nerves and blood vessels). Instead of removing the tooth, RCT helps save and restore it.

Treatment Process

Examination & X-Ray

The dentist checks the tooth and takes an X-ray to assess the infection or damage.

Local Anesthesia

The area is numbed for a pain-free experience.

Pulp Removal

The infected or damaged pulp tissue is carefully removed from the tooth.

Cleaning & Shaping

The inside of the root canals is cleaned, disinfected, and shaped.

Filling the Canal

The canals are filled with a special material called gutta-percha to seal them.

Final Restoration

A crown or filling is placed on the tooth to restore its full function and appearance.