3 Other Myths and The Truth: Understanding Root Canals and Cancer

Root canal treatment, also known as endodontics, is a dental procedure that involves removing diseased or damaged tissue from inside a tooth

A root canal treatment is a common dental procedure used to treat teeth damaged by decay, trauma, or infection.

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Can Root Canals Cause Cancer?

There is no evidence that root canals cause cancer. This myth began in the 1920s when a dentist named Weston Price carried out a series of experiments.

The teeth after treatment still contained harmful toxins that, in his opinion, travel to other areas of the body and contribute to the development of cancer and other diseases.

The Truth about Root Canals and Cancer

Every year 25 million root canal treatments are performed around the world effectively and safely.

The bacteria found around a root canal-treated tooth are the same as those found throughout the mouth, so there is no valid

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