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What
Is A Root Canal? |
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When the nerve in a tooth dies, the infected tissue must
be removed by either extracting the tooth, or performing
a root canal.
Removing the infection from the tooth and filling the
canal where the nerve was removed is called a root canal
treatment or endodontic treatment.
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Why
Would A Tooth Need A Root Canal? |
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The
nerve in a tooth can become infected for many
reasons.
For example, an area of deep decay could involve
the nerve, or the accidental fracture of part
of the tooth could expose the nerve.
Sometimes, just a blow to the tooth can cause
the nerve to die and become infected.
In any case, when the nerve becomes infected,
the nerve tissue must be removed by either
extracting the tooth, or performing a root
canal treatment.
Ideally, the root canal should be done before
the infection has a chance to get into the
bone, before the area develops extreme swelling
and pain.
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Periodic
dental examinations, and having your tooth checked
when it first begins to hurt will usually help avoid
severe complications.
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