During your routine checkup, your dentist told you that one of your teeth needs a root canal. Wait a minute, doesn’t your tooth have to be in serious pain to need a root canal? The fact of the matter is that a persistent toothache is just one of the many signs that root canal therapy might be necessary, but not everyone experiences this symptom. Below, an emergency dentist in St. Albans explains why you might need a root canal if your tooth doesn’t hurt.
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