Root canal therapy, also known as endodontic therapy, is a dental treatment for removing infection from inside a tooth. It can also protect the tooth from future infections.Root canal therapy is used to remove nerves from the pulp of a tooth. It is thought to be very painful but is a pain-relieving treatment.

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• If the pulp becomes injured or diseased, it cannot repair itself, and the tissue dies.

• If there is a deep cavity, a cracked tooth, or a loose filling, bacteria can enter the pulp.

• The bacteria will eventually destroy the pulp. If the bacteria penetrate through the root openings, it can cause an infection in the bone.

• An infection will weaken the bone and break it down. The ligaments around the tooth will swell, and the tooth will become loose.

• A pulp injury will make the tooth sensitive to high and low temperatures. There may be pain when chewing, and some people have a continuous, throbbing pain.

• Without treatment, the infection will spread. Eventually, the tooth will become loose and need extracting.

• Some patients opt for extraction, especially if it hurts a lot or if the tooth cannot be restored, for example, if there is large decay, trauma, or loss of bone due to periodontal, or gum, disease.

• However, removing a tooth may mean that the surrounding teeth start to move and become crooked. This can look unsightly, and it can make it hard to have a good bite.

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To avoid complications, patients should always follow the dentist's instructions. If an antibiotic is needed, it is important to finish the entire prescription.

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It is essential to have a permanent restoration placed, such as a crown, once the root canal therapy is complete.

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