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When a tooth is badly damaged, deeply decayed or infected, deciding what to do next can feel difficult. Should you try to keep the tooth with root canal treatment, or is removing it more appropriate? The answer depends on the tooth, the extent of damage or infection, the amount of healthy tooth structure remaining, your… Continue Reading
A root canal is a dental treatment used when the soft tissue inside a tooth, known as the pulp, becomes inflamed, infected or significantly damaged. The pulp contains nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue. Deep tooth decay, cracks, trauma and repeated dental treatment can sometimes damage the pulp to the point where it cannot recover.… Continue Reading
PAIN! That’s the first thought that goes through may people’s minds when they hear the term “root canal.” But honestly, it’s not something to be worried about. Root canal treatment removes infection and protects teeth from further decay. This dental procedure is done to remove pain from the tooth that is infected. It is also… Continue Reading
When a tooth is badly damaged, deeply decayed or infected, deciding what to do next can feel difficult. Should you try to keep the tooth with root canal treatment, or is removing it more appropriate? The answer depends on the tooth, the extent of damage or infection, the amount of healthy tooth structure remaining, your… Continue Reading
A root canal is a dental treatment used when the soft tissue inside a tooth, known as the pulp, becomes inflamed, infected or significantly damaged. The pulp contains nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue. Deep tooth decay, cracks, trauma and repeated dental treatment can sometimes damage the pulp to the point where it cannot recover.… Continue Reading
PAIN! That’s the first thought that goes through may people’s minds when they hear the term “root canal.” But honestly, it’s not something to be worried about. Root canal treatment removes infection and protects teeth from further decay. This dental procedure is done to remove pain from the tooth that is infected. It is also… Continue Reading
