A tooth can get infected or inflamed in many ways – the most common is caries. Additionally, trauma can cause the internal part of the tooth, the nerve, to be affected. The caries or trauma can lead to severe dental pain and infections in the jaw. A widely known way to heal infected teeth is through endodontic treatment, commonly known as root canal treatment.

This treatment aims to remove the infected or inflamed nerve and preserve the patient’s tooth. This is often a treatment with a very good prognosis.