The treatments are often simple and rarely invasive. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms contact a dentist immediately, before the situation gets any worse. A root canal is a process which saves teeth that would otherwise need to be extracted. It involves removing diseased tissue within the tooth and replacing it with a sealer. It is much simpler, faster, and more comfortable now than it was in the past.
Root canals save teeth and stop pain.
No replacement is as good as your natural tooth, so every attempt should be made to save it. Crowns can be made of porcelain or gold. The tooth is trimmed down slightly and a mold is made of the tooth. A temporary crown is worn for a few weeks while the permanent is custom made. The permanent crown is cemented over the remaining tooth allowing it to look, feel, and chew like a natural tooth.