Claim: Root canals are toxic and scientifically proven to cause chronic illnesses.
Fact-check: Toxic root canal claim serves up old, discredited, toothless theory
Verdict: false. root canal therapy takes place in a closed system and if done properly the risk of infection is minimal.
Organisation: Australian Associated Press
Author: Nik Dirga
Date published: 2022-03-24T00:00:00