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Patients with deep decay and untreated cavities must consult with dentists for root canal treatments . This procedure helps to remove infected nerves, connective tissues, and blood vessels to rescue a natural tooth. Then, practitioners replace the crown part of dentin with prosthetic restorations. Removing and treating infected pulp is the best way to preserve dentition function and aesthetics. Once performed, patients need to follow post-procedural instructions for aftercare and recovery.  Procedural Phases  A root canal is performed as an outpatient procedure. First, practitioners will provide anesthetic sedatives to numb the operating site. Patients will stay awake during this proceeding by will not feel any pain or discomfort.  Next, they make small openings on a tooth to remove the infected or damaged pulp. They use handheld tools to dislodge these fragments. This step also involves carefully cleaning all canals in dentin.  After this step, they administer antibiotics to ensure in