A persistent toothache, sensitivity to hot or cold, swelling around a tooth, or pain when biting can sometimes indicate a problem deep inside the tooth. When the pulp—the soft tissue containing nerves and blood vessels—becomes inflamed or infected, root canal treatment may be recommended to remove the infection, relieve discomfort and help preserve the natural tooth. At Mt. Pleasant Dental Care in Calgary, we provide root canal treatment to help patients address damaged or in