Procedures
Root canal
Also called root canal therapy, endodontic treatment, RCT
A treatment that removes infected or damaged tissue inside a tooth, then cleans and seals it to save the tooth.
A root canal treats the soft tissue, or pulp, inside a tooth when it becomes infected or badly damaged. The dentist or endodontist numbs the tooth, removes the damaged pulp, cleans the inside, and seals it. Most teeth then need a crown for protection. The visit can take a while, and patients often arrive in pain, so give them a priority slot and explain the follow-up crown visit.
Example at the front desk
He has swelling and tooth pain, so I booked a root canal consult with the endodontist this afternoon.