Popularly known treatment of canal, this specialty aims at the treatment of the tooth of internal way, taking care of injuries and diseases of the pulp and the root of the tooth. If the patient has deep cavities, or when the tooth suffers trauma or fractures more serious, causing irreversible problems the dental pulp (the nerve). In addition to eliminating signs and symptoms, and treating pulp-related pathologies, endodontic treatment helps prevent complications and returns to the tooth its masticatory function.
Symptoms indicative of canal treatment: prolonged sensitivity to cold and / or heat, spontaneous pain and nuisance to touch and chewing. If you have an abscess or fistula (a blister on the gums where pus expels), look for an endodontist.