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Root canal treatment.(tooth abscess treatment)
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- Clinical Reference Systems
- Article date:
- May 24, 2006
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What is a root canal treatment?
Root canal treatment is treatment for a tooth that has become infected from having the nerve exposed by a crack or deep cavity in the tooth, or by an injury. The tooth is abscessed, which means a pus-filled sac has formed at the root of a tooth, causing pain and swelling.
When is it used?
Root canal treatment is done when you have an abscess at the root of a tooth. This procedure cleans out dead or dying nerve tissue and infection from the inside of a tooth. It helps prevent loss of the tooth.
What happens during the procedure?
During a root canal treatment, the dentist removes bacteria and ...