{"id":51,"date":"2019-05-07T06:43:06","date_gmt":"2019-05-07T06:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.epospecialists.com\/blog\/?p=51"},"modified":"2019-06-04T21:29:01","modified_gmt":"2019-06-04T21:29:01","slug":"root-canal-richardson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.epospecialists.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/07\/root-canal-richardson\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the Benefit of a Root Canal In Richardson? It Can Save Your Tooth!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In this day and age, many of us take our teeth for granted. But, as any of the estimated 120 million people who have lost a tooth can attest, tooth loss has a serious impact on your oral, physical, and emotional health. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts to prevent dental problems, teeth can still be jeopardized by damage like cavities or fractures. Thankfully, we have safe and effective ways to save damaged teeth so they can continue functioning for many years. In fact, one of the best ways we can do that is with a root canal in Richardson. Since May is National Save Your Tooth Month, it\u2019s a great time to learn more about this procedure and how it saves teeth that would otherwise be lost. Find out more below!<\/p>\n

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When Is a Root Canal Necessary?<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s easier to understand why root canals are necessary when you know some basic tooth anatomy first. Each tooth has three layers:<\/p>\n