Because root canal therapy has a reputation for being a highly painful procedure (which, incidentally, is not true), many patients are afraid to keep their appointment for the treatment even when they’re told it’s necessary to save their tooth. Some might even delay the procedure for years! But of course, you can’t delay an important procedure forever without eventually suffering the consequences. In this post, you’ll learn exactly why it’s never a good idea to avoid a root canal procedure.
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