The root canal procedure, in simplistic terms, is designed to remove the damaged or infected nerve tissue so that the tooth iteslf can be preserved. Teeth that need root canal treatment can exhibit a wide range of symptoms from extreme throbbing pain to absolutely no pain at all.
Harry Potter star Alan Rickman, 69, 'suffered a slight stroke and then died after short battle with pancreatic cancer'. Alan Rickman's death came after a short battle with pancreatic cancer, it was claimed today after the showbiz world paid emotional tribute to the much-loved actor. The star died yesterday at a London hospital, surrounded by friends and relatives including his wife Rima, after waging a secret fight with the illness.
Media captionActor Bill Paterson has said he had no inkling of the seriousness of Alan Rickman's illness despite visiting him just two weeks ago. Actor Alan Rickman, known for films including Harry Potter, Die Hard and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, has died at the age of 69, his family has said.