Root canal therapy is one of the most common restorative procedures with 15 million performed annually. The treatment is designed to preserve a tooth to prevent needing an extraction. Contrary to popular misconceptions, you don’t need to have a toothache to require the procedure. Here are 6 reasons your dentist may recommend a root canal to save your tooth.

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Your teeth are pretty amazing structures. A tooth is composed of three layers: enamel, dentin, and pulp. Enamel is the hard outside layer you see when looking in the mirror. It’s your tooth’s defense system, protecting the softer underlying dentin and pulp. It is also the hardest substance in your body, but it isn’t indestructible. Accidents can happen, and a tooth can get chipped. Unfortunately, your enamel won’t grow back. Here’s why you need to see a dentist even if the chip is minor. 

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