Why Do I Need A Root Canal | Root Canal Treatment What is a root canal : A root canal procedure can be performed by either a dentist or endodontist. During root canal treatment, the dental provider will remove the infected pulp and nerve in the root of the tooth , clean and shape the inside of the tooth's root canal, and then fill and seal the inside of the tooth. Afterward, the dentist will place a crown on the tooth to protect and restore it to its original function. A fter the root canal treatment has occurred, the tooth is now dead . Blood supply has been cut off during the root canal procedure, which leads the tooth to die. The patient will no longer feel any pain in that treated tooth because the nerve tissue has been removed, and the infection has been eliminated. Why Do I Need a Root Canal: Root canals are needed when a tooth is badly decayed or seriously infected and the decay has reached the nerve of the...
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