Who is a candidate for a root canal?
If your tooth is infected or there's severe damage to
the pulp, a root canal will be recommended. An untreated cavity is the most common cause
for this infection. The pulp inside the tooth can become inflamed from trauma or extensive
restorative work. It can even be affected from a series of fillings being applied in a
short period of time. This inflammation usually leads to infection. Pain in the tooth is
the most common and obvious symptom.

Next: Description of the
procedure
- Introduction to dental root canals
section
- Dental root canals - an overview
- Who is a candidate for having a root canal?
- Tooth root canals - Procedure description
- Varieties of tooth root canals
- How much do dental root canals cost?
- Pros and cons of tooth root canals
- Dental root canals - Before and after photos
- Personal stories from people who have had tooth root canals
- Discuss root canals with others

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