The main purpose of a root canal surgery is to wipe out any infections that reside in the root pulp of a tooth. The procedure can help reduce your toothache immensely by cleaning out the pulp, and then making sure it does not get infected again in the future. Prevent your teeth from reaching an emergency root canal. If you have any questions and/or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at Endodontic Associates of Alaska today.