Cavities are areas of tooth decay that are mainly caused by poor oral hygiene. If left untreated for too long, they will continue to worsen until the tooth becomes infected. At this point, the only way to save the tooth is with a root canal. This procedure is said to be no more painful than having a large cavity filled by many patients, but how long does it take? Keep reading to learn how long you can expect root canal treatment and recovery to take.
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