Gaining A Root Canal

With all of the false myths spread about root canals, you might think that getting a root canal is similar to a torture scene in Game of Thrones. However, with misinformation cast aside, you'll see that getting a root canal is not much different than getting a cavity filled. In fact, after rooting out the myths below, you'll likely find that getting a root canal isn't so scary after all.

The Excruciating Pain Myth

The humble root canal procedure is closely associated with one giant myth: root canals are painful. You've likely heard horror stories for many years regarding the terrors of being in the dentist's office getting a root canal. Fortunately, those myths are just that. Thanks to the blissful numbing effects of anesthetics, root canal …show more content…
According to the American Association of Endodontists, over 41,000 root canals are performed every single day. That's a lot of root canals – and a lot of patients helped by the safe (yet oftentimes misunderstood) procedure.

And while getting a root canal may not be risky, not getting a necessary root canal is risky. As an example, if your tooth is infected -- and it goes untreated for too long – the infection may spread, causing you to lose some of your teeth. Even worse, your jaw may become infected, causing you to lose part of your jaw.

The Temporary Benefit Myth

Another common root canal myth is that the procedure produces short-term benefits only. This myth is usually attached to the idea that some people lose teeth even after having root canal procedures performed.

In contrast, root canal procedures are performed to provide long-lasting benefits. When performed correctly, the procedure gets rid of the pain caused by the infection and preserves the function and health of the tooth.

Because the above root canal myths are inaccurate – and even harmful to the general public – don't avoid having an infected tooth treated with this simple procedure. It may just save your tooth (and your