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Between search engines like Google and social media platforms like YouTube, there is a seemingly endless amount of information out there. Of course, not all of it is true. With root canals<\/a> specifically, there is a lot of mis<\/em>information, which unfortunately causes many patients to postpone getting the dental care they need. To prevent that from happening to you, keep reading to learn four common myths about root canals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Myth #1: Root Canals Hurt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One myth about root canals that persists to this day is that the procedure is painful. In fact, that\u2019s one of the reasons this emergency dental treatment is so feared! The truth is that you won\u2019t feel any pain or discomfort in the treatment chair because your mouth will be thoroughly numbed beforehand. Plus, your dentist will provide you with aftercare instructions, like taking OTC pain medication as directed, to help you heal comfortably too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #2: Root Canals Make You Sick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This myth stems from poorly designed research conducted back in the 1920s. At the time, a man named Dr. Weston Price claimed that it was better to remove the tooth because root canals didn\u2019t remove all of the bacteria. Not only have his findings been disproven several times, but there isn\u2019t any scientific evidence to back up the claims today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #3: Root Canals Are Expensive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oftentimes, patients are scared of two things: pain and price. If you\u2019re worried about the latter, then you\u2019ll be happy to hear that dental insurance providers often cover a portion of the cost. Plus, if you are uninsured, there are several other financial solutions available, including flexible financing. So, you don\u2019t have to stress \u2013 there\u2019s usually a way to get the dental care you need without stretching your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #4: Root Canals Are Bad News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Usually, patients interpret needing a root canal as bad news. In reality, it\u2019s actually good news because this emergency dental treatment allows us to eliminate the infection and save your tooth! Thanks to custom and lifelike dental crowns, the final result will look and feel natural too, ensuring no unwanted attention is drawn to your smile moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s time for your routine checkup or you need a root canal, you can turn to our team at the Dental Center of Midlothian<\/a> for custom and compassionate care. We\u2019ll go the extra mile to make your experience at our office positive too \u2013 whether that\u2019s adding sedation dentistry to your treatment plan or scheduling your appointment in the afternoon so you have the evening to recover. If you have any questions for us or you\u2019re ready to schedule an appointment, don\u2019t hesitate to visit our website<\/a> or call (972) 723-3567<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Between search engines like Google and social media platforms like YouTube, there is a seemingly endless amount of information out there. Of course, not all of it is true. With root canals specifically, there is a lot of misinformation, which unfortunately causes many patients to postpone getting the dental care they need. To prevent that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-101","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nMyths About Root Canal Treatment | Dental Center of Midlothian<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You may have heard a thing or two about root canal treatment over the years, but is what you heard true? 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