If you have a tooth which is dead, your dentist may suggest that you have root canal treatment carried out. You can often tell if a tooth is in need of this treatment, by the way it looks and feels. You may be experiencing sensitivity, or pain when you touch the tooth. The tooth may also look different in color, when compared to other teeth in your mouth. Root canal treatment can be a better option than having a tooth removed, or having a dental implant fitted. During the treatment, the dentist removes any infected pulp from the inside of the root canal of the tooth. This may sound a bit disturbing, especially if you have a fear of the dentist, but root canal treatment is not something to be scared of. What happens if you need root canal treatment? The first stage of the treatment involves the dentist drilling into the root canal of your tooth, so that he can remove the infected pulp. After removing the pulp, the dentist cleans inside the root canal area, and then fills it with a substance that is a little like rubber. This is all the work that is done during your…