Root Canal
A root canal is actually the part of your tooth that has the nerve endings and pulp. The pulp is what holds all the nerve endings and blood vessels in your tooth so that you can feel the heat and coldness on your tooth. It also helps provide vitamins and minerals to your teeth to help make them stronger.
Root Canal
You do not necessarily need to have your nerve endings or pulp in your tooth in order to keep your tooth and use it every day. Your root canal is what keeps your tooth in your gums.
Root Canal
The nerve endings in your teeth help you feel how hot or cold something that you eat or drink is. Once your tooth is completely cleaned out, your dentist will seal it. When sealing your tooth, your dentist will use a rubber compound and sealer paste called gutta percha.
