Root Canal Therapy

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Root Canal Therapy

Root canal is a procedure where your dentist deals with the nerves of the teeth. When a tooth becomes infected it is usually related to the nerves in the root of the tooth. By removing the decay and infected nerves from the interior of a tooth, your dentist can help halt the spread of infection and prevent the need for an extraction. It is highly recommended that a tooth that has undergone a root canal is fitted with a crown. This will improve the appearance and bite of the tooth Examples of a dental emergency include:

Symptoms of root canal include:

Pain in the infected tooth and surrounding tissues
Swelling near the infected tooth
Severe pain while chewing or biting
Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, even after the sensation has been removed
Deep decay