Root canal therapy has also been blamed for causing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease. Some people also believe that this disease can be spread to other people, especially if the dentist uses contaminated equipment on other clients. However, there is nothing further from the truth.
Alzheimer’s disease is not contagious – and even if it were, good dentists like the ones at Carolina Mountain Endodontics always make sure to sterilize their instruments and tools thoroughly before using them on another patient.
Therefore, if you have been recommended for root canal therapy by us, there is no need to panic. Root canal surgery is one of the most common dental procedures and millions of people undergo this treatment every year without any side effects.