Root canals are needed when there’s a deep cavity or extensive decay affecting the innermost part of a tooth. It sounds scary, but it’s often the best and simplest way of dealing with these types of issues. But if your dentist has informed you that a root canal is needed to save your tooth, you might have doubts—after all, there’s quite a lot of misinformation floating around about them. It’s time to set the record straight; let’s debunk four common myths about root canal therapy to help put you at ease!
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