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Root Canal Therapy
What Is a Root Canal?
A root canal is a procedure that is used to repair and save a tooth that may be infected or decayed. If a root canal is not performed, then an abscess may form. An abscess is a pus-filled pocket that can form at the ends of the tooth roots. In addition to forming an abscess, a patient might also:
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Feel swelling around the face, head, or neck.
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Experience bone loss around the root tip
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Experience drainage problems that extend from the tooth root.
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Experience severe toothache, prolonged tooth sensitivity to hot and cold, and swelling of the gums.
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