Root canal treatment is designed to save a natural tooth by removing infected pulp, not to cause pain. An infected tooth, often causing severe tooth pain or sensitivity, can lead to bone loss or ...

A root canal is the name of the dental procedure that cleans out the decay in your tooth’s pulp and root. Your teeth have an enamel layer on the outside, a second layer of dentin, and a soft inside ...

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