Root canal procedures are dental treatments completed at a dental office by Dr. Divya Nagaraj DDS by removing the soft center of the tooth, which is known as the pulp. The pulp is created with nerves, connective tissues, and blood vessels that help the tooth to grow. A root canal is performed under local anesthesia, so the patient does not feel any pain but may feel pressure on the area in which it is being worked on. A general dentist, as well as an endodontist, has the qualifications and experience to perform a root canal procedure.