A root canal is a dental process that needs to be performed when a tooth has got intense decay which in turn infected the nerve tissue badly. What causes tooth decay? Tooth decay is caused when the bacteria present in our mouths, and the foods that we eat, form an acid that damages the tooth. Two chief factors that put your teeth at a greater risk of decay are having sugary food items and smoking cigarettes. A hole in the tooth created because of decay is known as a cavity. When you notice a cavity, you must see the dentist in order to receive a dental filling. If the tooth is left untreated, it further decays and the hole becomes deeper, and you will definitely require a root canal. When does a cavity turn into a root canal? A tooth has got three layers: enamel (the top layer), dentin (the middle layer) , and nerve tissue (the deepest layer). If your tooth has got decay to the enamel or dentin, just a dental filling is enough to fix the cavity and solve the issue. But, if ...
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