If you’ve watched cartoons, sitcoms, or pretty much any sort of comedy program over the years, you’ve probably seen the stereotypical sadistic dentist who takes a little too much joy in giving people root canals. Rest assured; these representations are not true to life. Here’s some information about what a root canal is, how it is performed, how it can spare a patient much suffering, and why it is nothing to be afraid of.
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