When you think of root canals, you may think of comically terrified cartoon characters sweating in a dentist’s chair or even a facetious portrayal of a sadistic dentist. While these representations can be quite funny, they are far from the truth. Modern root canals are comfortable and effective procedures that can spare a patient from pain and tooth extraction while also saving them money on costly dental replacements. Here’s a brief list of common misconceptions about root canals as well as why you have nothing to fear from them.
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