What is Endodontic Treatment?
Endodontic treatment (root canal treatment) is a method applied to the root canal system to save teeth that have been damaged due to decay, trauma, or apical infections. The nerves, capillaries, and infected tissues inside the root are removed, and the space is filled with biocompatible materials. This allows the tooth to regain its health and continue its chewing function.
Will I feel pain during the treatment?
Effective local anesthesia is applied to the area before the treatment to ensure numbness. In some special cases, if adequate numbness cannot be achieved, necessary medical treatments may be prescribed, and the session may be postponed.
Can I understand if my tooth needs root canal treatment?

• If you experience pain triggered by heat, cold, or sweets in your tooth.
• If you wake up at night due to pain.
• If you feel pain when applying pressure to the tooth while chewing.

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If there is swelling or an abscess in your jaw or face, even with or without pain, your tooth may be signaling a problem.
Sometimes, inflammatory conditions in the tooth that show no symptoms can be detected with an X-ray taken by your dentist.
Since each tooth's root canal structure is different, the treatment plan should be carefully made, and depending on the size of the infection, one or more sessions may be required. Root canal treatment helps prevent tooth loss and ensures the tooth stays healthy for many years when the problem is diagnosed early.