Looking at this diagram of the anatomy of a tooth, see the part of the tooth called the pulp. It is also known as the pulp chamber. It is a hollow part of the tooth in which there are blood vessels, nerves, and other connective tissue. It is the primary living part of the tooth. [...]
A root canal is a procedure used to resolve infections and severe inflammation within the central parts of a tooth. During the treatment, dead or dying dental tissue is removed from the tooth along with any harmful bacteria. The inside of the tooth is then thoroughly cleaned before sealing the root canals, which prevents spread [...]