If your dentist told you that you need root canal therapy, you may have instantly groaned with dread. However, it’s not quite the bad news it seems to be. While Hollywood has perpetuated the myth that it is painful, only 95% of people experience little to mild discomfort with the procedure. As a matter of fact, root canal therapy is meant to relieve you of your tooth pain, not cause more! But what if your toothache goes away? Read on to learn more about root canal therapy and why you may still need the procedure even if your tooth isn’t causing you discomfort anymore.
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