Sometimes a tooth hurts so badly that the only way to save it is a root canal. Decades of high-level research show the procedure is safe and more than 95 percent successful when the tooth is properly restored.
What actually happens in a root canal?
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Your endodontist removes the infected pulp (the soft tissue inside the tooth).
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The inner chamber is cleaned, shaped, and sealed to keep bacteria out.
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A crown or filling restores strength so you can chew normally again.
Why choose a root canal instead of extraction?
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Save your natural bite. Losing a tooth can cause adjacent teeth to shift and your bite to change.
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Protect your jawbone. Keeping the root in place prevents bone loss.
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Less costly long-term. Implants or bridges often cost more time and money than fixing the tooth you already have.
Fast facts
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Root canals relieve pain—they don’t cause it.
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Treated teeth can last a lifetime with proper care.
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The American Dental Association and the American Association of Endodontists endorse root canal therapy as a safe, predictable treatment.
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