3 Ways to Reduce Your Chances of Needing a Root Canal

Learning you need a root canal can be daunting. Undergoing oral surgery and receiving local anesthesia is often something you don’t fully prepare for until your dentist informs you that your tooth is in trouble. So what can you do to minimize your risk? How can you avoid the potential for worsening oral health and instead, feel confident that your smile is void of this type of complex care? Can preventive dentistry be the key? Here are three things a dentist recommends that will help you keep your teeth damage- and decay-free.