 Overview
Once upon a time, if you
had a tooth with a diseased nerve, you'd
probably lose that tooth. Today, with
a special dental procedure called a root
canal therapy you may save that tooth.
Inside each tooth is the pulp which provides
nutrients and nerves to the tooth, it
runs like a thread down through the root.
When the pulp is diseased or injured,
the pulp tissue dies. If you don't remove
it, your tooth gets infected and you
could lose it. After the dentist removes
the pulp, the root canal is cleaned and
sealed off to protect it. Then your dentist
places a crown over the tooth to help
make it stronger.
Most of the time, a root canal is a relatively
simple procedure with little or no discomfort
involving one to three visits. Best of
all, it can save your tooth and your
smile!
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