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Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment (also called a root canal) is a dental procedure done to remove the infected core (pulp) of a tooth. This helps relieve toothache, stop infection, and promote healing.
When the pulp is healthy, it feeds the tooth and helps fight infection. When the pulp becomes damaged because of a deep cavity or fracture, infection may develop. The infection can cause pain and lead to the development of an abscess.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: March 3, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine Steven K. Patterson, BS, DDS, MPH - Dentistry | |
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