A root canal is necessary when a tooth is broken or has extensive decay which reaches the tooth pulp (nerve). The pulp can become infected and is unable to heal on its own. The tooth can be painful to biting, very sensitive to hot and cold and have constant pain. Tooth infections can compromise the entire immune system if not treated. Following root canal treatments, a crown is usually recommended to restore form and function to the tooth.
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