Root Canal Therapy

The pulp of a tooth is the soft tissue that is found inside the tooth, running down through it and into the root of the tooth. When the pulp is severely infected or injured, the tissue dies, leading to the infection of the tooth and eventually causing it to fall out. Root canal therapy (surgery) is a simple procedure that allows a tooth to be saved by removing the pulp, cleaning the tooth, and strengthing the tooth by placing a crown around it to help keep it in place. Contrary to popular belief, root canal surgery is very painless, as the area is completely numbed by the dentist. The only situation where the surgery is painful is when the patient has postponed the treatment for an extended period of time, as a highly infected tooth will always be sore regardless of anesthetics. Overall, root canal therapy is a quick and painless solution to saving an injured tooth, and keeping a beautiful smile.

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