2 Root Canal Myths Debunked

Working at a dental office, we hear many things. A huge misconception lies around root canals, and in my experience, most people have a fear of the dentist that stems from a friend’s improperly completed root canal.

Myth #1: Root Canals Are Painful

If you go to the right Tempe dentist, the actual root canal procedure isn’t painful. Often, the tooth hurts prior to treatment because of an underlying problem: the reason you’re getting the root canal. If you’re afraid of getting a root canal because of the pain, talk to your dentist. There are things they can do to help ease your fear, or you can consider sedation dentistry from a certified sedation dentist.

If My Teeth Don’t Hurt, I Don’t Have A Problem

Your teeth don’t necessarily have to hurt for you to have a problem that needs to be fixed. Pain is a symptom that leads many to get dental care, but if you go to the dentist regularly, they can catch a problem early on: prior to it causing pain and often before it gets too expensive to fix. Dental care, unlike medical care, is about prevention: the earlier a problem is caught, the less expensive it is to take care of.

If you’re looking for a gentle, experienced Tempe dentist to perform your root canal or are considering sedation dentistry, call Tempe Dental Care. Our Tempe dentists are caring and gentle and we have some of the top certified sedation dentists in Arizona!