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Upon being told that they need root canal therapy, many people are filled with dread, incorrectly believing that the procedure will be extremely painful. Not only is this a myth – your mouth will be numbed during the procedure, so you’ll feel little to no discomfort – but it ignores the fact a root canal is a very positive thing. If your dentist recommends one for your toothache, you should treat it as good news for the following 4 reasons.
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