Root Canal FAQS with Your Dentist in St. Peters

So the day has finally come. Your dentist has told you that one of your teeth is extremely damaged and you need a root canal. This has been the day you’ve been dreading for years. You’ve always heard about how painful root canals are. Can’t they just mercifully pull your tooth and be done with it? Actually, the “pain” often associated with the procedure is a complete myth, all thanks to modern dentistry. A root canal is actually one of the best ways to relieve your worst dental pain, not cause it. Dr. Krista Cayo is going to answer some of your most common questions about root canals, and let you know why you have nothing to fear. (more…)