Are Root Canals Safe? Debunking the Myths
Are root canals safe? Debunking three common myths: that root canals cause illness elsewhere in the body, that they're extremely painful, and that it's better to just pull the tooth. Decades of research show root canals are safe, comfortable, and the healthiest way to save your natural tooth. 56 seconds.
Video Transcript
Are root canals safe? Let's debunk the myths. Myth one: root canals cause illness elsewhere in the body. This stems from discredited 1920s research. Decades of modern studies show no link. The American Association of Endodontists confirms that root canals are safe and do not cause systemic illness. Myth two: root canals are extremely painful. Modern anesthesia makes them about as comfortable as a routine filling. The pain people remember is actually from the infection itself — the treatment relieves that pain. Myth three: it's better to just pull the tooth. Saving your natural tooth is almost always healthier and more cost-effective. Extractions lead to bone loss and require expensive implants or bridges to prevent adjacent teeth from shifting. Root canals are safe, effective, and designed to save your natural smile. Silicon Valley Endodontics & Microsurgery. Specialist care in Sunnyvale, CA. svendodontics.com.