If you have been dealing with a persistent toothache, your dentist may have recommended a root canal to stop your pain. Just the thought of needing the procedure can make your heart race. Root canal therapy has a bad reputation for being painful. While this may have been true in the past, the procedure is virtually pain-free thanks to several advancements in dentistry. Don’t risk your smile to rumors and misconceptions. Here’s the truth behind 3 common root canal myths to make the right choice for your smile.

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You probably didn’t think about your teeth very often until you lost one. You quickly learned they are important for more than just a beautiful smile. With each missing tooth, your self-esteem, quality of life, and oral health declined. You likely had to cut many foods from your diet because they were too difficult to chew. Thankfully, the struggles of tooth loss are about to be a distant memory because you’ve invested in dentures. Although you’re excited to savor a juicy steak again, there’s going to be an adjustment period. Don’t worry, here are 5 tips to make eating with dentures become second nature in no time.

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