You only have one set of permanent teeth that are meant to last the rest of your life. So if you have any reason to think a tooth is in danger, you should act quickly to seek treatment such as root canal therapy; otherwise, you could end up with a gap in your smile that throws off the balance of your bite and makes chewing a needlessly difficult task. Why would you need a root canal? How will you know the procedure is necessary? And who should you trust to perform it? Read on to learn the answers to these questions so that you’re well-prepared when an emergency strikes.
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