HAYWARD DENTISTS SERVING CASTRO VALLEY, SAN LEANDRO, CA AND THE WHOLE BAY AREA
A root canal a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or becomes infected. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed with a rubber-like material called gutta-percha. Afterwards the tooth is restored with a crown or filling for protection.