Root canal disease happens when the pulpy tissue in the tooth becomes damaged. This can be due to periodontal disease, extensive dental procedures or injury such as a blow to the mouth. When this tissue becomes damaged, it must be removed, the area disinfected, filled and sealed. The tooth can then remain and be used normally.

Severe tooth decay is one thing that can easily lead to root canal disease. The decay, laden with billions of bacteria, gradually forces its way into the pulpal area of the tooth. This may cause much pain, but in some cases, no pain at all is felt. When a tooth is injured due to a blow, it can cause trauma to the pulpal area because the blood supply is affected. In some cases the tooth needs to be removed completely.

Extensive dental work can also cause tooth pulp to become inflamed especially if it was already traumatised from previous dental work. In many cases, the pulp needs to be removed before further dental work can be carried out. When periodontal disease is the cause of root canal disease it is because the blood supply to the tooth has been compromised and bacteria have entered and caused infection in the tissue. Get information on dental care with d-spa dentist Melbourne (http://www.d-spa.com.au).