Is root canal therapy safe?

Root canal therapy is a safe, predictable procedure designed to relieve pain, remove infection, and help preserve your natural tooth. With modern technology, anesthetics, and endodontic techniques, treatment is typically comfortable and is often no more difficult for patients than having a routine filling. Despite common myths, root canals do not cause illness, do not involve removing the roots of the tooth, and are often the best option when a tooth can be saved.