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Signs of Root Canal Failure to Watch For

You expected the treated tooth to settle down. Instead, weeks or months later, you notice a dull ache when chewing, tenderness when you tap the tooth, or a small swelling on the gum. That change can feel alarming, especially after you believed the problem had already been solved. The important question isn't whether the tooth…