Pain is your body’s way of notifying you there’s a problem. Whether it’s a stinging sensation when you get too close to a flame, an itchy reaction when you get a mosquito bite, or a throbbing ache when your tooth is infected, this discomfort is usually your signal to get help. But what happens when your dentist says you need a root canal and your tooth feels perfectly fine? Here’s a closer look at what this means, and why even if your smile feels a-okay, you could still need this urgent treatment!
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