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Fear of root canal
Ebony, Oct, 2005
Q I've been told that I have to have a root canal, and I'm terrified. What can you tell me that will put my mind at ease?
G.V., Milwaukee
A It is common for people to fear root canal treatment, but dentists say it is probably the most maligned of all dental procedures. Surprisingly, perhaps, the reputation usually associated with the procedure is not deserved, according to many medical experts. Thousands of people who have had a root canal say the process is no more involved--and often no more painful--than getting a filling.
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