Root canals

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Root canals are relatively common procedures that are performed to save a patient’s tooth from dying after the tooth’s interior has been exposed. A tooth’s health can be compromised in cases of severe decay or injury, making a root canal necessary to preserve the natural tooth. 

While many patients presume the procedure to be painful, root canals actually provide immediate relief from pain or discomfort from their toothache caused by infection or pulp exposure. If you believe you need a root canal, don’t put off your treatment. An infection in your tooth could eventually spread to other teeth or other parts of your body if left untreated.