RCT stands for Root Canal Treatment, which is a dental procedure used to treat infection at the center of a tooth
. It is a treatment to repair and save a badly damaged or infected tooth instead of removing it
. During the procedure, the dentist removes the infected or inflamed pulp, cleans and disinfects the inside of the tooth, and then fills and seals the space
. The procedure is not painful and can save a tooth that might otherwise have to be removed
. After the procedure, the tooth is restored with a crown or filling for protection and will continue to function like any other tooth
