After thirty years of root canals, Dr. Sarath Varma walks through the five most common myths he still hears in the consultation chair, and the truth.
Modern root canal treatment is designed to relieve pain, not cause it. With local anaesthesia and careful technique, most patients describe the visit as easier than expected.
A root canal removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside the tooth, disinfects the canals and seals the space so the natural tooth can be preserved.
The treatment is only complete when the tooth is properly restored afterwards, usually with a crown for back teeth.
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