A root canal, also called an endodontic procedure, is used to save a tooth in danger of being lost due to injury, infection, or destruction of the soft tissue inside the tooth, known as the pulp.
Oral diseases increase in prevalence with age and are often complicated by comorbidities, including chronic systemic diseases, and medications.
Oral lesions afflict children and adults, and the pharmacist may be the first point of contact regarding treatment.