Why do people get root canals?!

Question: If the tooth has a cavity which cannot be filled, a root canal is done to prevent extraction of the tooth

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Answers: If the tooth has a cavity which cannot be filled, a root canal is done to prevent extraction of the tooth

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Usually it's because there's an infection or a cavity in the root of the tooth (below the gumline).

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Because they wanted the pain.

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Because they need them, and it better than just pulling the tooth out.

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when a tooth hurts there are only 2 options
#1 = extraction
#1 = root canal

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