Types of Root Canals

There are generally two types of root canal procedures. The first (and hopefully only) root canal on a tooth, and the second root canal on the same tooth. Both procedures are the same, other than that if this is the second root canal done on the same tooth it requires more time and expense. This is because your dentist must remove all of the previous filling in the canal and pulp area in order to start again.

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  1. Introduction to dental root canals section
  2. Dental root canals - an overview
  3. Who is a candidate for having a root canal?
  4. Tooth root canals - Procedure description
  5. Varieties of tooth root canals
  6. How much do dental root canals cost?
  7. Pros and cons of tooth root canals
  8. Dental root canals - Before and after photos
  9. Personal stories from people who have had tooth root canals
  10. Discuss root canals with others

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