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Root Canal

A procedure that removes infected or inflamed pulp from inside a tooth, cleans the canals and seals them to save the tooth.

Also called: root canal therapy, root canal treatment, endodontic treatment

Who Can Help with Root Canal?

  • Dentists

    A doctor who cares for teeth and gums, including cleanings, fillings, crowns and treatment of tooth pain.

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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about root canal and what is right for you.

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