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TERoot canal myths:
📣”Root canals trap toxins”: This myth suggests root canals seal in harmful toxins, causing systemic health issues. In reality, the procedure removes infected tissue, disinfects the area, and seals it to prevent further infection.
📣”Root canal treatment is painful”: The pain you feel is from the infection, not the treatment. Modern anesthetics ensure the procedure itself is virtually painless, helping to eliminate pain by removing the infection.
📣”If your tooth doesn’t hurt, you don’t need a root canal”: A tooth might need a root canal even without pain. Early intervention can prevent future discomfort and complications. Sometimes, a nerve might be dead, reducing pain but still requiring treatment.
📣”Extractions are better than root canals”: Keeping your natural teeth is often the best choice. Root canals are successful and long-lasting, whereas extractions and replacements can be more costly and impact surrounding teeth.
📣”Root canals cause cancer”: This false claim comes from outdated research. Modern studies show no link between root canals and cancer, and some research even suggests a LOWER cancer risk for those with multiple root canal treatments.
Always consult your dentist for personalized advice and trust credible sources for your dental health information. 🦷✨
🦷SOURCES: You can find my sources in the description box of my latest YouTube video. Type “root canal myths teeth talk girl” in the search bar on google or YouTube and my video will pop right up :)
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