Root Canal Treatment is a type of dental therapy utilized in order to save one’s natural tooth. This is a highly safe and effective treatment modality, with over 22 million completed annually. Misinformation exists on the internet and other forms of media suggesting the root canal treatment will lead to other health problems. The truth is there is no valid scientific evidence that links root canal treatment to any other diseases.
The misinformation stems from the long-dispelled “focal infection theory” developed by Dr. Weston Price in the early 1900s who was advocating extraction (pulling) of diseased teeth. Decades of research have contradicted this theory and disproved it well over 50 years ago.
Root Canal Treatment is both safe and effective when properly done. Endodontists are dental specialists in this type of treatment. Dr. Battista is specifically a board-certified endodontist, a feat only 20% of endodontists have achieved. He will help you save your natural tooth because nothing looks, feels and functions like your natural tooth.