Does Root Canal Treatment Help Treat Dental Abscesses?
Yes, root canal treatment can help treat many dental abscesses by removing infected tissue from inside a tooth, cleaning the root canals, and sealing them to reduce the risk of further infection. A dental abscess develops when bacteria cause an infection that may lead to a collection of pus around the tooth root or in the surrounding gums. It can cause severe pain, swelling, tenderness, and...