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Root canal

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A channel in the root of the tooth that contains the pulp.

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Pulp

Tissue containing nerves and blood vessels that fills the chamber at the center of the tooth.
Root

The portion of the tooth below the gum line.
Root canal therapy

A procedure in which diseased pulp tissue is removed from the pulp chamber and root canal and the area is sealed off.

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