Most of the time, a single root canal is enough to resolve any problems with a tooth. Sometimes, though, a tooth needs a second root canal to stay healthy. Let’s go over a few reasons why you might need this kind of treatment and what you should consider before you agree to it. Reasons for a
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Root canals are incredible procedures that can often save injured, damaged, or heavily decayed teeth that would otherwise have to be extracted. They are also some of the most involved dental procedures that most people will ever undergo. If you’re preparing for a root canal, your dentist has probably already warned you won’t be able
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It’s not unusual to feel a bit anxious about a root canal procedure. In the end, though, most patients experience very little or no discomfort. Plus, you can protect the health of the treated tooth and others around it. One common question is whether you should feel a throbbing pain after a root canal. Not
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Did you know that teeth are alive? It’s true! Although the outer surface of a tooth is made up of hard enamel, the interior is full of pulp, connective tissue that provides a supply of fresh blood to the whole tooth. There are also nerves in this pulp that can become damaged and stop working
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Are you afraid of going to the dentist when you have a cavity? Most people are afraid of root canals because the procedure has been given a bad rap. However, here are some reasons why you should not fear root canals: Getting a Root Canal Feels like Getting a Filling The pain that you associate
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