With root canal therapy, a tooth that has been damaged by decay or injury can be preserved. This treatment may be recommended when a tooth has a deep cavity that has broken through to the soft, live, inner part of the tooth. At this point, the tooth is likely to become infected. A minor infection can develop into a painful and dangerous abscess. An infected tooth may be able to be saved with a root canal.
A root canal may also be needed if a person has suffered a blow to the face that damages one or more teeth. A tooth that has been knocked out and replaced in the jaw, or loosened in an accident, may require a root canal to preserve it.
A tooth that has received this therapy will normally become brittle over time. That’s why we recommend a crown to protect and strengthen it. With regular dental care and examinations, this tooth can last for the rest of your life.
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