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  1. Root canal
    Root canalAnatomic space in a tooth
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  2. Cleveland Clinic
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    Root Canal: Procedure, What It Treats & Recovery

    • Practicing good oral hygiene and having regular dental checkups are the best ways to avoid root canal treatment. Brushing and flossing your teeth gets rid of dental plaque— a sticky film of bacteria that can c… See more

    What Happens If I Delay Root Canal Treatment?

    Putting off root canal treatment increases the chance that: 1. You’ll lose your infected tooth. 2. … See more

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    Root Canal - What to Expect During a Root Canal - Verywell Health
    Learn about the steps and costs of a root canal treatment for a molar tooth that is decayed or abscessed. Find out why a crown is usually recommended and how to protect your investment.
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    Do Root Canals hurt?

    Root canal treatment can be uncomfortable, mostly when your provider injects anesthesia into your gums and other parts of your mouth. Your provider wants you to be rel… See more

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  1. American Association of Endodontists
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    Root Canal Explained - American Association of Endodontists

     
  2. WebMD
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    Root Canal Procedure for Infected Tooth Nerve: Purpose ... - WebMD

  3. Root canal

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    A procedure which involves removal of the pulp to repair a decaying or infected tooth.

    Treatment for: Tooth Decay · Dental Abscess

    Type of procedure: Invasive

    Recovery time: Can take several days

    Duration: Few hours

    Hospital stay: Not typically needed

    How to prepare?
    What happens during the procedure?
    What are the risks and complications?

    For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice.

    Reviewed by a panel of doctors. Source: Focus Medica. Learn more

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  5. WebMD
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    Root Canals: Process, Causes, Problems, Surgery, Recovery, and …

  6. American Association of Endodontists
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    What is a Root Canal? - American Association of Endodontists

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  8. Delta Dental
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    Root canal procedure step-by-step - Delta Dental

    WEBLearn what to expect before, during and after a root canal treatment for a molar or other tooth. Find out how to prepare, what to do after the procedure and how to care for your tooth.

  9. Verywell Health
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    Root Canal - What to Expect During a Root Canal

    WEBApr 2, 2024 · Learn about the steps and costs of a root canal treatment for a molar tooth that is decayed or abscessed. Find out why a crown is usually recommended and how to protect your investment.

  10. Delta Dental
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    When Do You Need a Root Canal? - Delta Dental

    WEBA root canal is a dental treatment used to repair a diseased tooth by removing the pulp inside of the tooth and filling the canal to seal the space. This procedure can help save your teeth for a lifetime. 1. Root canals are …

  11. MedicineNet
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    Root Canal Causes, Symptoms, Recovery, Treatment, …

    WEBA root canal is a procedure that treats a tooth's nerve. Read about root canal cost, pain, symptoms, signs, and recovery. Learn about the root canal procedure process and recovery treatment. Specialists called …

  12. Delta Dental
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    Root canal cost | Delta Dental

    WEBThe cost of your root canal will depend on which tooth is affected and the complexity of the problem, with molar teeth typically having more canals and a greater degree of difficulty. It will also depend on whether or not …