A root canal can be a literal lifesaver for an infected tooth, but the process does involve cutting off the blood supply, robbing that particular tusk of its natural defenses. Scientists have now come up with a way to fabricate new blood vessels in teeth, which may offer a way for them to regain important functionality.
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