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What happens to the damaged pulp?
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 		   Bacteria found in saliva cause infection inside the tooth. Left untreated, the infection eventually causes the pulp to die. Pus can build up at the root tip, forming an abcess that can destroy the supporting bone that surrounds the tooth.

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