Do you have a throbbing tooth that’s severely decayed or broken? If so, there’s a good chance that germs in your mouth penetrated the pulp beneath your enamel and caused an infection. A root canal procedure is the standard treatment to clear out the injured materials then disinfect and seal it. Once that’s complete, you’ll likely be fitted with a lifelike dental crown to restore your troubled tooth’s appearance and functionality.
However, you might wonder if you should keep your root canal appointment if the pain miraculously goes away. While it’s easy to assume this means the problem has taken care of itself, that’s typically not true. Continue reading to learn why you shouldn’t skip your scheduled visit even if your toothache disappears!
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