“Can a root canal cause tooth damage?”
I will have a root canal procedure. Can a root canal cause tooth damage?
2 Answers
DentalHygienistEndodontist
If youre getting a root canal, its very likely that your tooth is already pretty damaged. A root canal is a procedure that can save a severely damaged tooth. If you dont get a root canal, you will likely lose your tooth. 20% of root canals will fail sometime in their lifetime. You can always elect to pull the tooth and get an implant or do nothing to replace the tooth.