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I have a large cavity in one of my molars. and i've already been referred to get a root canal. but it just started bleeding, what does it mean?
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Bleeding: It means the infection is advancing. See a root canal Specialst, an Endodontist, sooner rather than later.
Answered 7/31/2016
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