Most people are familiar with the term “root canal” because of its association with the dental procedure of the same name that is used to treat a severe infection inside the tooth.
You may be unfamiliar, however, with what the root canal itself is and how to tell if it’s infected.
To help you better understand the procedure, read on for more information about the root canal and signs of possible infections.
When a tooth experiences severe decay that wears through the protective outer layers of the tooth (the enamel on top and the dentin underneath it), the bacteria reach the soft pulp inside of it and multiply rapidly.
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