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root canal
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root canal
the passage in the root of a tooth through which its nerves and blood vessels enter the pulp cavity

root canal [′rüt kə‚nal]
(anatomy)
The cavity within the root of a tooth, occupied by pulp, nerves, and vessels.


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In other words root canals are not as intense as you might think, and once they are cured the recovery time is usually quick.
Root canals are very common within the world of dentistry, as they represent a known way to save the tooth from dying.
 
 
 
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