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Is it better to get a root canal or to get the tooth removed?
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See Dentist: See your Dentist or the specialist , the Prosthodontist , for a diagnosis and treatment options. Get your questions answered so that YOU understand the pros and cons of each option. Good Luck.
Answered 1/24/2015
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The root canal: The root canal therapy is a dental treatment to repair and save a badly damaged or infected tooth instead of removing it. See a dentist ASAP.
Answered 2/11/2015
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