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If you’ve been told you need a root canal, you might feel a little nervous. Root canals have an unfair reputation for being painful, but with modern dentistry, the procedure is often no more uncomfortable than getting a filling. In fact, a root canal can relieve pain, save your natural tooth, and restore your oral health.

A beautiful smile can create a great impression—and achieving that perfect smile could be easier than you think. Dental veneers are a proven way to cover common cosmetic problems and improve your smile. 

Dental anxiety can cause patients to put off getting oral care, which can make problems worse over time, but there are ways to make uncomfortable procedures feel more manageable, including the use of sedation to ease dental anxiety. Laughing gas is a safe and effective method of managing anxiety for most patients.

While there’s no denying that tooth extractions have come a long way, and that pulling teeth isn’t as uncomfortable as it used to be, you would probably still prefer to avoid it if you can. But if one or more of your teeth is damaged beyond repair—which means other methods like fillings, crowns, or root canals can’t fix it—a tooth extraction may be necessary for your dental health.