When your tooth has developed deep decay, the decay can eventually become so extensive that your bone around the tooth becomes infected and increases your risk of tooth loss. The good news is, root canal treatment can stop decay and infections from advancing, in other words, it will save your natural tooth! What is Root Canal Treatment? You may be wondering, what exactly is root canal treatment? Well, when your dentist in Livonia performs this treatment on a tooth where its pulp is badly decayed, infected, or inflamed, they will first begin by drilling into your tooth. This gives your dentist access to the inner pulp and enables them to remove the infected pulp tissue. Once this is removed, they can disinfect and then fill the empty chamber and roots canals with a filling material called gutta-percha. Lastly, your dentist will seal the tooth and place a custom dental crown to protect it and restore its function. Usually, the dental crown is placed on your treated too...