“You need a root canal.” If you’ve heard this from your dentist, you’ve probably cringed inwardly at the thought of having to endure such a procedure. Not only does it cause discomfort, it is quite costly and can lead to serious health problems down the road. In the past few years, more scientific studies have emerged, revealing the connection between root canals and chronic disease. 

When you go in for a root canal, your tooth is first drilled deeply to expose the canals where decay has formed. Your dentist then inserts metal files into these canals with the purpose of cleaning away decay. Unfortunately, this pushes much of the bacteria deeper into the gum...