What's root canal treatment? Can it be done at the same time after deeping cleaning?

Question

What's root canal therapy treatment? Is it 100% safe and effective. Is there any side effect? Can it be done at the same time after deep cleaning or it can only be carried out sometime after deep cleaning. Is root canal treatment necessary for perio disease treatment? My son may had fistula in his gum as his gum/teeth is feeling sore and dry. Can it be treated by taking medicine/prescription? Can deep cleaning be carried out if this happened?
Can anyone who knows please answer or give your advice urgently. Thank you very much.

Answer 1

CHRIS,
HOW OLD IS YOUR SON? ROOT CANAL TREATMENT SHOULD NOT BE CONFUSED WITH PERIODONTAL DISEASE. THESE ARE 2 SEPARATE ISSUES.
DEPENDING ON THE CLEANING, PLAQUE AND CALCULUS (tartar) ARE REMOVED FROM THE TEETH. THIS IS 100% SAFE AND EFFECTIVE.
FOR A ROOT CANAL, THE NERVE IS REMOVED FROM A TOOTH AND REPLACED WITH A STABLE COMPOUND. SUBSEQUENTLY, A FILLING OR A CROWN IS PLACED ON THE TOOTH. WITH PRIMARY TEETH THE PROCEDURE IS VERY EFFECTIVE. WITH PERMANENT TEETH THERE IS A 95% SUCCESS RATE.
I WOULD ASSUME THAT THE ROOT CANAL WOULD BE DONE PRIOR TO THE DEEP CLEANING.