Painless Dentistry Services

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When the nerve of your tooth is diseased or injured and unable to repair itself, the nerve usually dies. The common causes of nerve death are fracture or a deep cavity that exposes the nerve to bacteria, which causes the nerve to die. A root canal is a way to save the tooth if your nerve becomes infected by a cavity or exposed due to fracture. When this procedure becomes necessary, it may take 1-3 appointments to be completed depending on the level of infection and/or complexity of the situation.