A root canal's goal is simple: eliminate infection and save a tooth. It's not the nightmare it's made out to be.
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Root canals treat infected or damaged pulp tissue to save the tooth. Success relies on patient-specific factors—not just technical skill. Technology like microscopes and 3D imaging improves outcomes.