A root canal, also called endodontic treatment, is carried out to save a tooth that is severely infected or decayed. The infected tooth pulp is disinfected and cleaned using various dental procedures to remove the bacteria; then, it is filled and sealed by your dentist. Nearly 41,000 root canals are performed in the  U.S. a day. However, it is believed that up to 15% of people in the U.S. avoid visiting dentists due to the common myths and fear of dental pain. The team at Paradise Ridge Dentistry uses advanced tools and technologies to make your dental experience easy.