Most people fear a Root Canal and believe that is one of the worst things that you could possibly experience. That is simply not true! There are so many misconceptions about this common dental procedure which we will clear up today. A Root Canal is a type of endodontic procedure which repairs and saves an abscessed or decayed tooth. In this interactive procedure, you will assist in isolating and cleaning the root canal of the tooth with a special file. After thoroughly cleaning the area through a method known as irrigation, you will use a rubber compound known as gutta-percha to fill the cavity and seal the tooth off. After the Root Canal is complete, we’ll go over how to avoid tooth decay and dental disease moving forward. Doesn’t sound like the worst thing ever, now does it? So scrub in and let’s get started!