The term root canal refers to cleaning of the canals and removing the infected pulp from inside the tooth’s root. The best root canal treatment in Kolkata has witnessed numerous advancements and technological automation and thus, the therapy is much swifter and perfect. Earlier, root canal therapy used to take many days but it is now possible to have it done within one day as it only takes couple of hours. The therapy also helps by protecting the other teeth from bearing unnecessary strain due to the forced use of only one side of the mouth.

The tooth consists of a soft tissue- the pulp, which ultimately provides nourishment to it. Because of some injury, or gum disease or deep decay, this pulp gets infected or inflamed. As the pulp is tightly encased within a hard tissue, the root canal dentist has to remove this tissue from within the canal, and properly cleanse the area. This canal is filled with a special material so as to prevent the harmful bacteria from re-entering the tooth. On completion of the teeth root canal treatment, the tooth is expected to have a life as the natural tooth. However, if this pulp inflammation is not treated in due course of time, it can lead to serious and complicated issues such as excruciating pain and swelling or in worse cases, the irreparable loss of the supporting bone.