As if smokers needed yet another reason to quit
Boston University researchers report that smokers are 70% more likely to have root canals than nonsmokers.
From WebMD:
Root canals are done when a tooth’s dental pulp — which includes nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue — becomes infected and inflamed. The infected tissue is removed, and then the hollow area is cleansed and filled to prevent the infection’s return.
If you think that sounds painful, you are correct.
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