In cases of severe damage or decay, the tooth's soft interior (housing the nerves and blood supply) may need to be removed. Root canals replace the infected interior 'or 'pulp'- with a rubber-like substance that fills and seals the interior once it has been emptied.
In cases of severe damage or decay, the tooth's soft interior (housing the nerves and blood supply) may need to be removed. Root canals replace the infected interior 'or 'pulp'- with a rubber-like substance that fills and seals the interior once it has been emptied.