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ROOT FILLINGS
If a tooth is heavily filled, badly broken or has given severe toothache then the nerve often dies and must be removed. If nothing is put in its place inside the tooth then recurrent infections, abscesses, cysts and discomfort will result. For this reason if the nerve has been removed or has died then the root canal of the tooth must be cleaned, specially shaped and then filled usually with a rubber like substance called gutta percha. In the vast majority of cases the tooth will then remain healthy and symptom less . The filled root canal can often be used for extra retention using posts for crowns and bridges.

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