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The mere mention of a root canal<\/a> is enough to send a shiver down most people’s spines. Pain and cost are the first thoughts that spring to mind. But <\/span>what is a root<\/span> canal<\/span>? Many people don’t know. Carry on reading to learn more about <\/span>root canal<\/span> treatment<\/span>, its purpose, and the procedure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A root canal is actually the name for the hollow centre of the tooth or pulp that contains a network of nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue. The name of the dental procedure commonly referred to as <\/span>root canal treatment<\/span> is, in fact, <\/span>endodontic therapy (\u2018endo\u2019 meaning inside and \u2018odont\u2019 meaning tooth)<\/span><\/a> and has been shorted to the term ‘root canal’ over the years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhat is a root canal?<\/b><\/h2>\n