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Do your gums have to be cut into and everything else for a root canal?
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NO: Your gums are not touch for a root canal, the root canal is performed through the center of the tooth.
Answered 7/18/2013
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No: We do not cut your gums to do a root canal. We drill a small opening thru your existing restoration and do the root canal within the tooth. Please consult an endodontist to discuss your tooth.
Answered 2/10/2013
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