Root Canal Therapy is performed to preserve your natural tooth structure by removing infected tissues from your tooth caused by trauma, injury or deep decay. An infection can cause severe pain, and the infection could spread to other areas of the body or other teeth. If left untreated, it could result in tooth loss in severe cases. Many people think the root canal is the cause of the pain. The pain is actually caused by the infection. Root Canal Therapy can relieve the pain and eliminate infection if you’re proactive to seek treatment. Decay that is left untreated or undetected can progress further into your tooth and root. Be proactive with maintaining your regularly scheduled professional dental cleanings to avoid this!