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Root canal therapy is necessary because the tooth will not heal by itself. Without treatment, the infection will spread, bone around the tooth will begin to degenerate and the tooth may fall out. Pain usually worsens until one is forced to seek emergency dental attention. The only alternative is usually extraction of the tooth, which can cause surrounding teeth to shift crookedly, resulting in a bad bite. Though an extraction is cheaper, the space left behind will require an implant or a bridge, which can be more expensive than root canal therapy. If you have the choice, itu2019s always best .
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Introduction • An Endodontics/Root Canal is a treatment to repair and save a damaged tooth by removing the inflamed or infected pulp tissue from within the tooth. The common causes for affecting the pulp are cracked tooth, cavity, and repeated dental treatment. • The term Root Canal comes from cleaning of canals inside the tooth's root. • The Term Endo in the Greek word is known as "inside" dontics in the Greek word is known as "tooth".
What is Pulp? • A pulp is referred to as "the nerve of the tooth" and is consist of • Blood Vessel. • Nerves. • Connective tissue. Root Canal - Pulp Structure
Symptoms of Endodontics/Root Canal Treatment: • Severe pain while chewing or biting. • Pimples on the gums. • A chipped or cracked tooth. • Swollen Gums. • Deep Decay of Gums. Common Endodontic Symptoms
