Untreated tooth decay is a significant problem in the United States. It is estimated, over 27% of adults currently have untreated dental caries. When cavities are left untreated, it drastically increases the likeliness a root canal will be needed in the future. There are roughly 15 million root canals performed each year. A large percentage of these procedures could have easily been prevented with regular dental care and treating tooth decay early. As a dentist for root canal therapy in 19102, we treat teeth suffering from significant decay to restore the health and function of the tooth.
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