By now, you’ve probably seen that old Hollywood trope about root canals. In fact, for some people that may be the only information you’ve ever actually heard about them. In some comedy bits, a character needs a root canal, and is in absolute agony following the procedure. Everyone laughs, but when it comes time to need one yourself, it can be nerve-wracking.
The good news is that despite the famous reputation, root canals are really not that bad. In fact, you usually feel much better after you have one. Here’s the real truth about them, and why you shouldn’t be afraid to get one!
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