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Tell a friend that you are having a root canal done, and he or she may have a really awful story to tell you. And that has given root canals a bad rap. Actually a root canal is a vital procedure utilized to help save teeth that would otherwise be lost. By removing the infected or inflamed nerve tissue from the inside of the tooth, and restoring the tooth with a crown, a badly damaged tooth can be returned to function and comfort. Root canals are relatively painless procedures, unless a person has waited until the pain is so great that it overcomes his or her fear of seeing the dentist. As a matter of fact, many people fall asleep while a root canal is being performed by Dr. Lunson. If you notice that a tooth is starting to bother you a little, get it checked. The necessary treatment may be nothing more than a filling. However, if a root canal is the required treatment, we promise to keep you as comfortable as possible and have your experience be a pleasant one. Then you can share with a friend a good story.