Endodontics is the specialty that focuses on treating the inside of the tooth, especially when the dental pulp — where the nerves and blood vessels are located — becomes inflamed, infected, or damaged. The most well-known procedure in this field is the root canal treatment, which makes it possible to save teeth that would otherwise need to be extracted.

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When a tooth has deep decay, trauma, a fracture, or an internal infection, it can cause severe pain, sensitivity, swelling, or abscesses. Endodontic treatment removes the affected tissue, cleans the inside of the tooth, disinfects it, and seals it in order to preserve the natural tooth.

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This treatment is important because it allows patients to keep their natural tooth, preserve their bite, and avoid more invasive procedures such as extraction and replacement with implants or prosthetics. Although many people associate root canals with pain, the real purpose of endodontics is to eliminate pain and restore function in a safe and effective way.