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Why do you need Root Canal Treatment?

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Our teeth also contain nerves inside them. Unlike other organs, the nerves of a tooth are not primarily important for the tooth's functionality. The main role of the teeth's nerves is sensory. It helps the teeth to sense temperatures like hot, cold and other feelings like pain. Even though the nerves are not mandatory for a tooth's health, an infection in the nerves chamber will put the entire tooth at risk of infection.  Extracting the diseased or infected nerves of the tooth with Root Canal Treatment (RCT) is the only solution to protect the tooth. Otherwise, tooth extraction is required. When do you need Root Canal Treatment? Root Canal Therapy also known as Endodontic Treatment is required in cases when the infection is deep and reaches a tooth's pulp chamber.  • Tooth decay is the main culprit which harms our teeth and make prone to bacterial invasion.  • Apart from cavities, infection developed inside a tooth infect the soft tissues pr