I believed in root canals once upon a time. I don't anymore. Once I had one become infected that had already been treated and crowned. I did some research and found out the truth about RC. This is a temporary fix to a situation that has NO good resolution if you retain the tooth. It doesn't last, and most of the time they cause trouble down the line. My own doctor did tell me the truth. Most dentists do not, as it is a huge money making adventure for them. If your immune system is out of balance anyway, even more risk is involved in keeping an infection that can spread to other areas of the body. Bryanna is correct in her assessment of the RC. It is just that most professionals don't tell all of the truth. No one likes to lose a tooth, but it is better than spending all that money on something that does not last. ginnie