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Root Canal Treatment or Endodontic treatment

A root canal is the space inside the hard layers of each tooth. The procedure of removing infected, inflamed or dead pulp from the tooth is called root canal treatment or also, endodontic treatment.

General signs and symptoms you may notice include

Pain when biting or chewing.

Pain or sensitivity to hot food or liquids.

Facial swelling near the affect area.

The tooth becoming a darker color.