A root canal treatment removes the infected tissue from inside the root, which will eliminate pain. After the infection is thoroughly cleaned, the tooth is covered with a crown or filling.

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A root canal procedure requires one or more appointments and can be performed by a dentist or endodontist (a root canal specialist).

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You will be given care instructions after each appointment.  Good oral hygiene practices and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your root canal treatment.

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Signs and symptoms for possible root canal therapy:

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• An abscess (or pimple) on the gums.

• Sensitivity to hot and cold.

• Severe toothache pain.

• Sometimes no symptoms are present.

• Swelling and/or tenderness.

 

 

 

Reasons for root canal therapy:

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• Decay has reached the tooth pulp (the living tissue inside the tooth).

• Infection or abscess have developed inside the tooth or at the root tip.

• Injury or trauma to the tooth.