Root canal treatment is required in the cases when the infection occurred has spread to the deeper levels of a tooth. Degeneration of the pulp occurs once it attracts infection to it. Root canal treatment is most commonly advised immediately in case of the formation of abscess where the pus-pocket gets created at the end of the roots of the tooth. If the abscess is not treated on time with Root canal treatment, then it can lead to severe effects on the health of the jawbone of the respective person.