Are canal treatments safe?

Absolutely! Root canal therapy is a safe and effective solution for treating teeth with inflamed or infected pulp. It is also used in special situations to preserve and restore teeth. For many patients, root canal therapy remains the only possible solution for preserving a tooth that has suffered severe damage or infection. Unfortunately, there is some misinformation about root canal therapy circulating in the public domain, particularly on the web and social networks. Patients are encouraged to discuss any questions or concerns they may have about root canal treatment with us to avoid anxiety or fear of developing other health problems leading to a delay in treatment that could further compromise the integrity of the tooth.
For more information, please consult the following credible links:
Canadian Association of Endodontists: Safety of Endodontic Treatment – https://www.caendo.ca/patients/safety-of-endodontic-treatment/
American Association of Endodontists: Myths about root canals – https://www.aae.org/patients/root-canal-treatment/myths-root-canals/
and Root canal safety – Root Canal Safety – American Association of Endodontists

Canadian Cancer Society: Do root canals cause cancer? – https://cancer.ca/fr/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/myths-and-controversies/do-root-canals-cause-cancer