In cases of severe damage or decay, the tooth's soft interior (housing the nerves and blood supply) may need to be removed. Root canals replace the infected interior 'or 'pulp'- with a rubber-like substance that fills and seals the interior once it has been emptied.
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In cases of severe damage or decay, the tooth's soft interior (housing the nerves and blood supply) may need to be removed. Root canals replace the infected interior 'or 'pulp'- with a rubber-like substance that fills and seals the interior once it has been emptied.