When Do You Need an Emergency Root Canal?

For many people, dentistry is low on their list of fun things on the calendar. And, of all the dental treatments, patients often dread root canal therapy. But why? Root canals are designed to help patients smile with comfort without having to extract their natural teeth. So how do you know when you need one? What really is a root canal, and does it hurt? Keep reading to get peace-of-mind with all of the answers you need.

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