A root canal is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed, cracked, traumatised or infected. During a root canal, the nerve and pulp are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned, disinfected and sealed. Without treatment, the tissue surrounding the tooth becomes infected and abscesses may form.
Sometimes no symptoms are present, but signs to look for include:
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