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What is a pulp
The pulp chamber is the soft area
within the center of the tooth where
the nerve lies within the roots. The
root canals travel from the tip of
the tooth's root into the pulp
chamber, the pulp chamber
contains blood vessels and
connective tissue that nourish the
tooth.
Root Canal
Root canal therapy is a treatment
used to repair and save a
tooth that is badly decayed or
When the pulp is damaged it
breaks down and bacteria multiply
within it. This bacteria can cause
an abscess. An abscess is a pus-
infected. When the infection is
severe enough to involve the
nerve and pulp a root canal
procedure must be performed.
filled pocket which forms at the
end (apex) of the root. Evidence
of an abscess include swelling of
the face, neck, or head.
During a root canal procedure, the
nerve and pulp are removed, and
the inside of the tooth is cleaned
and sealed.
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