Tooth Anatomy

Pulp

Definition

The soft tissue inside a tooth containing nerves and blood vessels. When decay or trauma reaches the pulp, it can become infected and painful, requiring root canal treatment. The pulp extends from the crown through the root canals.

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Root Canal

A procedure to treat infection inside a tooth by removing the diseased pulp tissue, cleaning the canal system, and sealing it. Root canals save teeth that would otherwise need extraction. After a root canal, a crown is typically placed to protect the tooth.

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