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Does root canal safe
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I saw few videos on you tube and found that Root canal can cause heart disease and a dead tooth should not be left in the mouth. It can produces more toxins and bacteria in mouth.
Pls suggest.
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Root canal has a long history and recorded data now.Many of these claims rest on unsubstantiated theories put forward decades ago without any scientific basis. Root canal is the first line of treatment to save infected tooth and is totally safe.
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There is no evidence for the above-stated opinion!
So unless its proved otherwise, there is no reason for you to believe in social propoganda
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Consult an endodontist or good experienced dentist
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Yes...its safe
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Don't believe fake videos made by medically illiterate fellows.
Root canal treatment is only option to save the natural tooth.
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No.. This is not true. Root canal is safe procedure if you get it done by professional dentist. Not by quacks. They dont have knowledge and can harm your tooth
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Dr. Priya Kumari Sinha
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Rct is the only treatment option to save the natural tooth.
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