You’ve been having a serious toothache for several days now. You visited your dentist, who said that the only way to treat the problem is with a root canal in Forest. This procedure involves your dentist removing the nerve from your tooth, cleaning out the pulp (the center of the tooth), filling the inside of the tooth up with a synthetic material, and restoring it with a filling or crown. Although root canals have a reputation of being painful, they actually relieve your toothache. However, as with any kind of oral surgery, you can expect some discomfort for a few days afterwards. Here are a few tips on how to ensure a speedy and comfortable recovery after a root canal.
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