{"id":9970,"date":"2019-09-20T09:20:14","date_gmt":"2019-09-20T09:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/the-truth-behind-root-canals\/"},"modified":"2019-09-20T09:20:14","modified_gmt":"2019-09-20T09:20:14","slug":"the-truth-behind-root-canals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/the-truth-behind-root-canals\/","title":{"rendered":"The Truth Behind Root Canals"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- The Truth Behind Root Canals begin - editable - r01 13974 Xv4.484  Wv10.170 j25 rf -->\n<div class=\"services-page\">\n<section class=\"inner-topbar bg-primary\"><\/section>\n<section class=\"page-data\"><!-- Page Level Content -->\n<link itemprop=\"audience\" href=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Patient\" \/>\n<link itemprop=\"specialty\" href=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Dentistry\" \/>\n<link rel=\"prev\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/why-are-my-gums-bleeding\/ \/>\n<link rel=\"next\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/gum-disease\/ \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"The Truth Behind Root Canals\" \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"about\" content=\"Preserve your teeth and gums\" \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Let our experience put you at ease. SoCal Dental Care focusing on gentle gum treatments. Reputable periodontic care in  North Hollywood, CA\" \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/the-truth-behind-root-canals\/\" \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"image\" content=\"https:\/\/socaldentalcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-truth-behind-root-canals.jpg\" \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"primaryImageOfPage\" content=\"https:\/\/socaldentalcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-truth-behind-root-canals.jpg\" \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/socaldentalcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-truth-behind-root-canals.jpg\" \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"publisher\" content=\"SoCal Dental Care\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"0\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@DoctorGeniusCA\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Preserve your teeth and gums\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"Let our experience put you at ease. SoCal Dental Care focusing on gentle gum treatments. Reputable periodontic care in  North Hollywood, CA\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:image\" content=\"https:\/\/socaldentalcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tc-the-truth-behind-root-canals.jpg\" \/>\n<script type='application\/ld+json'>\n{\n \"@context\": \"http:\/\/www.schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"WebSite\",\n \"name\": \"SoCal Dental Care\",\n \"alternateName\": \"North Hollywood, CA Dentist, SoCal Dental Care\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/socaldentalcare.com\",\n \"about\": \"Our website summarizes the services we offer at SoCal Dental Care in North Hollywood, CA. We strive to provide the community and surrounding areas with quality oral health services. We create a comfortable and calming environment for patients in our office so that they can relax while receiving the professional care they need.\",\n \"description\": \"By visiting our website, patients can explore the various services we offer at SoCal Dental Care in North Hollywood, CA. We continue to provide patients quality care and treatment to help increase their oral health. Our goal is to provide quality services to help your teeth remain healthy and smile bright.\",\n \"audience\": \"Patients in the greater North Hollywood, CA area who are looking for the services provided by a dentist.\",\n \"copyrightHolder\": \"Doctor Genius\",\n \"copyrightYear\": \"2019\",\n \"headline\": \"SoCal Dental Care - Dentist North Hollywood, CA 91606 | (818) 821-8308\",\n \"isFamilyFriendly\": \"True\",\n \"offers\": \"Dentist\",\n \"potentialAction\": {\n \"@type\": \"SearchAction\",\n \"target\": \"https:\/\/socaldentalcare.com?s={search_term_string}\",\n \"query-input\": \"required name=search_term_string\"\n}\n}\n<\/script>\n<script type='application\/ld+json'>\n{\n \"@context\": \"http:\/\/www.schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"Dentist\",\n \"additionalType\": [\n \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dentist\",\n \"http:\/\/www.productontology.org\/doc\/Dentist\"\n],\n \"naics\": \"621210\",\n \"name\": \"SoCal Dental Care\",\n \"alternateName\": \"North Hollywood, CA Dentist, SoCal Dental Care\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/socaldentalcare.com\",\n \"sameAs\": [\n \"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/SoCal+Dental+Care\/@34.1889653,-118.3962309,15z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x9921451fcfbd6d44!8m2!3d34.1889653!4d-118.3962309!5m1!1e1https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?hl=en-US&gl=us&q=SoCal+Dental+Care,+6512+Laurel+Canyon+Blvd,+North+Hollywood,+CA+91606&ludocid=11034176564966026564&lsig=AB86z5XfZS7qpw9Tn3rW5R762UCg\",\n \"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SoCalDentalCare\/\",\n \"\",\n \"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/socal-dental-care-north-hollywood\"\n],\n \"logo\": \"https:\/\/socaldentalcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo-transparent.png\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/socaldentalcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo-transparent.png\",\n \"priceRange\": \"$$\",\n \"isAcceptingNewPatients\": \"True\",\n \"description\": \"At SoCal Dental Care in North Hollywood, CA we strive to provide the community and surrounding areas with quality oral health services. We create a comfortable and calming environment for patients in our office so that they can relax while receiving the professional care they need.\",\n \"hasMap\": \"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/BhrqYaKq3s6y94dM6\",\n \"telephone\": \"818-821-8308\",\n \"address\": {\n \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n \"streetAddress\": \"6512 Laurel Canyon Blvd\",\n \"addressLocality\": \"North Hollywood\",\n \"addressRegion\": \"California\",\n \"postalCode\": \"91606\",\n \"addressCountry\": \"United States\"\n},\n \"geo\": {\n \"@type\": \"GeoCoordinates\",\n \"latitude\": \"34.1889481\",\n \"longitude\": \"-118.3960912\",\n \"name\": \"North Hollywood, California\",\n \"description\": \"North Hollywood, CA 91606\",\n \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/North_Hollywood,_Los_Angeles\"\n},\n \"areaServed\": \"Burbank, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks and North Hollywood\",\n \"makesOffer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"name\": \"The Truth Behind Root Canals\",\n \"potentialAction\": {\n \"@type\": \"SearchAction\",\n \"target\": \"https:\/\/socaldentalcare.com?s={search_term_string}\",\n \"query-input\": \"required name=search_term_string\"\n}\n}\n}\n<\/script>\n<script type='application\/ld+json'>\n{\n \"@context\": \"http:\/\/www.schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"ProfessionalService\",\n \"name\": \"The Truth Behind Root Canals\",\n \"alternateName\": \"The Truth Behind Root Canals from North Hollywood, CA Dentist, SoCal Dental Care\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/the-truth-behind-root-canals\/\",\n \"logo\": \"https:\/\/socaldentalcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo-transparent.png\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/socaldentalcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tc-the-truth-behind-root-canals.jpg\",\n \"priceRange\": \"$$\",\n \"description\": \"Let our experience put you at ease. SoCal Dental Care focusing on gentle gum treatments. Reputable periodontic care in  North Hollywood, CA\",\n \"hasMap\": \"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/BhrqYaKq3s6y94dM6\",\n \"telephone\": \"818-821-8308\",\n \"address\": {\n \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n \"streetAddress\": \"6512 Laurel Canyon Blvd\",\n \"addressLocality\": \"North Hollywood\",\n \"addressRegion\": \"California\",\n \"postalCode\": \"91606\",\n \"addressCountry\": \"United States\"\n},\n \"geo\": {\n \"@type\": \"GeoCoordinates\",\n \"latitude\": \"34.1889481\",\n \"longitude\": \"-118.3960912\",\n \"name\": \"North Hollywood, California\",\n \"description\": \"North Hollywood, CA 91606\",\n \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/North_Hollywood,_Los_Angeles\"\n},\n \"areaServed\": \"Burbank, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks and North Hollywood\",\n \"makesOffer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n \"name\": \"The Truth Behind Root Canals\",\n \"potentialAction\": {\n \"@type\": \"SearchAction\",\n \"target\": \"https:\/\/socaldentalcare.com?s={search_term_string}\",\n \"query-input\": \"required name=search_term_string\"\n}\n}\n}\n<\/script>\n<\/section><!-- \/page-data - Page Level Content -->\n<!-- Intro Section Content Starts Here -->\n<!-- Service Intro \/ header -->\n<section class=\"inner-intro bg-body\">\n<div class=\"valign-wrapper row\">\n\n<!-- Service Header Image -->\n<div class=\"col s12 m4 l4 hide-on-med-and-down\">\n<div class=\"inner-image-container\">\n<a title=\"North Hollywood The Truth Behind Root Canals\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/the-truth-behind-root-canals\/ class=\"ILBC\" id=\"HI-The-Truth-Behind-Root-Canals\"><img class=\"intro-image-fit\" src=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-truth-behind-root-canals.jpg alt=\"North Hollywood The Truth Behind Root Canals\" class=\"intro-image-fit\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><!-- \/.end service header image -->\n<!-- Intro Text -->\n<div class=\"col s12 m6 l4\">\n<div class=\"content-block\">\n<a name=\"the-truth-behind-root-canals\"><\/a>\n<h1 itemprop=\"headline\">The Truth Behind Root Canals <span>North Hollywood, CA<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Many people seem to have a phobia of dental care and the variety of procedures in which they believe that professional dental care will be painful. In reality, most dental visits are not nearly as painful as people fear. The truth is that the patient will feel more pain if he or she avoids seeking professional treatment. Regardless, there is one procedure that people seem to fear above the rest: the root canal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><!-- \/.end intro text -->\n<!-- Contact Form -->\n<div class=\"col s12 m6 l4\">\n<div class=\"content-block\">\n<div class=\"form-wrapper-default bg-form z-depth-1\">\n<div class=\"contact-form\"><div class=\"form-title bg-primary\">Request An Appointment<\/div><div class=\"inner-form-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f9814-o1\" lang=\"en-US\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9970#wpcf7-f9814-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<div style=\"display: none;\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"9814\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"5.9.8\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_US\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f9814-o1\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_recaptcha_response\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"input-field col s12\" style=\"margin-bottom: -10px;\">\n        <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"FullName\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"First &amp; Last Name (Required)\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"FullName\" aria-labelledby=\"FullName-1\" \/><\/span>\n        <label id=\"FullName-1\" class=\"sr-only\">First & Last Name (Required)<\/label>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"input-field col s12\" style=\"margin-bottom: -10px;\">\n        <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"EmailAddress\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Email (Required)\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"EmailAddress\" aria-labelledby=\"EmailAddress-1\" \/><\/span>\n        <label id=\"EmailAddress-1\" class=\"sr-only\">Email (Required)<\/label>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"input-field col s12\" style=\"margin-bottom: -10px;\">\n        <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"PhoneNumber\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Phone Number (Required)\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"PhoneNumber\" aria-labelledby=\"PhoneNumber-1\" \/><\/span>\n        <label id=\"PhoneNumber-1\" class=\"sr-only\">Phone Number (Required)<\/label>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"input-field col s12\">\n    <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"ReferralSource\"><select class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"ReferralSource\" aria-labelledby=\"ReferralSource-1\"><option value=\"\">How Did You Hear About Us?<\/option><option value=\"Existing Customer\">Existing Customer<\/option><option value=\"Google\">Google<\/option><option value=\"Discovered Online\">Discovered Online<\/option><option value=\"Word of Mouth\">Word of Mouth<\/option><option value=\"Facebook or Other Social Media\">Facebook or Other Social Media<\/option><option value=\"Other\">Other<\/option><\/select><\/span>\n    <label id=\"ReferralSource-1\" class=\"sr-only\">Select an Option<\/label>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"input-field col s12\">\n        <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"SendUsYourMessage\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"10\" maxlength=\"2000\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Send us your message here\" name=\"SendUsYourMessage\" aria-labelledby=\"SendUsYourMessage-1\"><\/textarea><\/span>\n        <label id=\"SendUsYourMessage-1\" class=\"sr-only\">Send us your message here<\/label>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"input-field col s12\"><input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner waves-effect btn form-btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Request Appointment\" \/><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wpcf7-response-output\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><!-- \/.inner-form-wrapper --><\/div><!-- \/.contact-form -->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><!-- \/.end contact form -->\n<\/div>\n<\/section><!-- \/.end service intro -->\n<!-- Intro Section Content Ends Here -->\n<section class=\"inner-topbar bg-primary\"><\/section>\n\n<!-- Service Body -->\n<section class=\"service-body bg-body\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<!-- Main Content (Left Hand Column) -->\n<div class=\"col m12 m6 l9\">\n<div class=\"main-body\">\n<!-- Main Content Starts Here -->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"main-service-content section-block bg-body-complement\"><!-- sContent mute -->\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col s12 m12 l12\">\n<h2 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">The Need for a Root Canal Procedure<\/h2>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>The root canal is a crucial procedure for removing infected dental pulp from within a tooth. Beneath the outer shell of the tooth, known as the enamel, is the dentin and then the dental pulp. The dental pulp contains the blood vessels and nerves within each tooth. If the dental pulp becomes infected, then the patient will begin to experience incredible amounts of pain.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, a root canal procedure is necessary to remove the dental pulp and ensure the infection has not spread to other areas of the mouth. In fact, a regular dentist may not be enough to treat the root canal and the patient may need to see an endodontist. An endodontist is a dentist who specializes in maintaining teeth by treating the soft inner tissue of the teeth.<\/p>\n<p>People may even avoid seeking proper treatment due to believing these myths about root canals. There are several myths about root canals that people still believe. Below are the myths and the truths behind each of them.<\/p>\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">#1. Root canals are painful<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<a name=\"are-root-canals-painful\"><\/a>\n<p>The truth is that root canals are not painful like people believe. Most professional endodontists will use anesthesia to numb the area of the procedure and help the patient relax. Thanks to the anesthesia, the patient will not feel any pain during the procedure and the endodontist can proceed without issue.<\/p>\n<p>Following the procedure, the patient may feel some level of soreness, but will be able to treat the soreness with pain killers or stronger medication the endodontist recommends.<\/p>\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">#2. I will be unable to eat hard foods after a root canal procedure<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>Actually, a root canal will not prevent you from ever consuming your favorite foods again. With the root canal procedure, you will no longer feel pain since the procedure removes the nerve of the tooth. Once the endodontist covers the tooth back up, you will actually have less feeling within that tooth than before.<\/p>\n<p>Immediately following the procedure, there may be a few days in which you need to eat carefully and avoid biting directly on hard foods with the tooth. However, after this period, you will be able to eat what you want when you want. While a dental crown that covers the tooth may require maintenance from time to time, you will be able to continue eating and living on your regular schedule.<\/p>\n<a name=\"does-a-root-canal-remove-the-entire-tooth\"><\/a>\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">#3. Root canals require the dentist to remove the entire tooth<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>This is false. In reality, we want to keep the natural teeth in the best shape possible and only recommend a complete extraction when it is completely necessary. Thus, an endodontist will use a root canal to remove the infected portion of the tooth and cover the tooth back up to ensure that the infection does not spread.<\/p>\n<p>There is no reason to remove the entire tooth unless the infection consumes the tooth beyond repair and is spreading to other teeth. This is why we recommend that people seek treatment from an endodontist as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">#4. Root canals cause illnesses in the patient<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>While some people may believe that root canals make you more susceptible to illnesses and disease, it is not true. There is no evidence that states this fact that professionals did not debunk. The truth is that you are more likely to get sick from leaving the infection in the tooth and not seeking a root canal procedure. If the infection is in an upper tooth and it spreads through the sinuses, a patient can die if he or she does not seek treatment.<\/p>\n<p>With proper dental hygiene and regular checkups, we can help to keep your teeth healthy. In the case of a serious dental infection, an endodontist can help effectively remove the infection without having to remove the entire tooth.<\/p>\n<a name=\"how-many-appointments\"><\/a>\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">#5. Root canals will take multiple appointments<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>While an endodontist may need two appointments, one to identify that a root canal is necessary and one to perform the root canal, a root canal will not require multiple visits. If the patient schedules an emergency appointment due to unbearable pain, then the endodontist will do everything possible to treat the tooth immediately.<\/p>\n<p>If the patient needs more intensive endodontic surgery, then the endodontist will schedule a second appointment specifically for the surgery. It is understandable that people have busy schedules, but it will be extremely difficult to function each day with a dental infection.<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/.col -->\n<\/div><!-- \/.row -->\n<\/div><!-- \/.main-service-content .section-block --><!-- \/sContent mute -->\n\n<div class=\"call-out center-align bg-secondary\"><!-- sContent-Yelp -->\n<p id=\"yelp-reviews-north-hollywood-ca\"><i class=\"fa fa-yelp fa-lg\"><\/i> Check out what others are saying about our dental services on Yelp: <a title=\"Search Yelp for The Truth Behind Root Canals North Hollywood\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/socal-dental-care-north-hollywood\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TLBC text-contrast\" id=\"CLYP-The-Truth-Behind-Root-Canals\">The Truth Behind Root Canals North Hollywood<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/.call-out --><!-- \/sContent-Yelp -->\n<div class=\"faq-section section-block bg-primary\"><!-- sContent secondary -->\n<h5 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\" class=\"text-contrast center-align\">Questions Answered on This Page<\/h5>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"questions text-contrast\"><span>Q.<\/span> <a title=\"Q. Are root canals painful?\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/the-truth-behind-root-canals\/#are-root-canals-painful class=\"TLBC\" id=\"SPQA-The-Truth-Behind-Root-Canals\">Are root canals painful?<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"questions text-contrast\"><span>Q.<\/span> <a title=\"Q. Does a root canal remove the entire tooth?\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/the-truth-behind-root-canals\/#does-a-root-canal-remove-the-entire-tooth class=\"TLBC\" id=\"SPQA-The-Truth-Behind-Root-Canals\">Does a root canal remove the entire tooth?<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"questions text-contrast\"><span>Q.<\/span> <a title=\"Q. How many appointments will the root canal take?\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/the-truth-behind-root-canals\/#how-many-appointments class=\"TLBC\" id=\"SPQA-The-Truth-Behind-Root-Canals\">How many appointments will the root canal take?<\/a><\/p>\n<h5 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\" class=\"text-contrast center-align\">People Also Ask<\/h5>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"questions text-contrast\"><span>Q.<\/span> <a title=\"Q. What is the root canal process like?\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/do-i-need-a-root-canal\/#root-canal-process class=\"TLBC\" id=\"PAA-Do-I-Need-a-Root-Canal\">What is the root canal process like?<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"questions text-contrast\"><span>Q.<\/span> <a title=\"Q. How do I know if I need a root canal?\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/do-i-need-a-root-canal\/#need-a-root-canal class=\"TLBC\" id=\"PAA-Do-I-Need-a-Root-Canal\">How do I know if I need a root canal?<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"questions text-contrast\"><span>Q.<\/span> <a title=\"Q. What are the benefits from getting a root canal?\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/root-canal-treatment\/#benefits-from-getting-a-root-canal class=\"TLBC\" id=\"PAA-Root-Canal-Treatment\">What are the benefits from getting a root canal?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/.faq-section .section-block - sContent secondary -->\n\n<div class=\"definitions section-block bg-secondary z-depth-1\"><!-- Endodontic Definition List -->\n<h5 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\" class=\"text-contrast\">Definition of Endodontic Terminology<\/h5>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<style>\n.definition-flex {\ndisplay: flex;\nflex-wrap: wrap;\n}\n<\/style>\n<dl>\n<div class=\"row definition-flex\">\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<dt class=\"text-contrast\"><dfn>Cementum<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>Cementum is that bone-like tissue that forms the outer surface on the root of the tooth.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid hide-on-med-and-up\"><\/div>\n<dt class=\"text-contrast\"><dfn>Dental Pulp<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>Dental pulp is the inner-most layer of the tooth with connective tissue that contains blood vessels and nerve tissue.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row definition-flex\">\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<dt><dfn class=\"text-contrast\">Dentin<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>Dentin is the inner layer of the tooth structure that is immediately under the enamel and surrounds the dental pulp.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<dt><dfn class=\"text-contrast\">Direct Pulp Cap<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>A direct pulp cap is a procedure in which a professional treats exposed pulp with a therapeutic material to help the tooth heal.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row definition-flex\">\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<dt class=\"text-contrast\"><dfn>Enamel<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>The enamel is the hard calcified layer that covers the entire tooth and is subject to interaction with multiple substances.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<dt><dfn class=\"text-contrast\">Endodontist<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>An endodontist is a specialist who focuses on treating issues, diseases and conditions that affect the inner-most layer of the tooth, the dental pulp.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row definition-flex\">\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<dt class=\"text-contrast\"><dfn>Pulpectomy<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>A pulpectomy is a procedure that involves the complete removal of pulp tissue from the root canal in a tooth.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<dt><dfn class=\"text-contrast\">Pulpitis<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>Pulpitis is another term to describe the inflammation of the dental pulp due to an injury or infection.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row definition-flex\">\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<dt class=\"text-contrast\"><dfn>Pulpotomy<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>A pulpotomy is a procedure involving the removal of a portion of diseased or infected pulp in order to protect the healthy portions of the pulp and teeth still in the mouth.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div><!-- \/Definition List -->\n\n<div class=\"related-links section-block bg-primary\"><!--Trust Section -->\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\" class=\"text-contrast\">Helpful Related Links<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<ul itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" class=\"bullet-list\">\n<li><span itemprop=\"name\">American Dental Association (ADA)<\/span>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ada.org\/en\/publications\/cdt\/glossary-of-dental-clinical-and-administrative-ter\" itemprop=\"url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"TLBC\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" id=\"ALR-American-Dental-Association-Glossary\">Glossary of Dental Terms<\/a>. <i>2015<\/i><\/li>\n<li><span itemprop=\"name\">American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry\u00ae (AACD)<\/span>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aacd.com\/\" itemprop=\"url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"TLBC\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" id=\"ALR-American-Academy-of-Cosmetic-Dentistry\">Home Page<\/a>. <i>2015<\/i><\/li>\n<li><span itemprop=\"name\">WebMD<\/span>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/oral-health\/guide\/default.htm\" itemprop=\"url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"TLBC\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" id=\"ALR-WebMD-oral-care-guide\">WebMD&#8217;s Oral Care Guide<\/a>. <i>2015<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<br \/>\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\" class=\"text-contrast\">About our business, license, and website security<\/h3><ul itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" class=\"bullet-list\"><div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div><li>SoCal Dental Care was established in 2013.<\/li><li>We accept the following payment methods: Cash, Check, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa<\/li><li>We serve patients from the following counties: Los Angeles County<\/li><li>We serve patients from the following cities: Burbank, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks and North Hollywood<\/li><li><span itemprop=\"name\">Norton Safe Web<\/span>. <a href=\"http:\/\/safeweb.norton.com\/report\/show?url=\/socaldentalcare.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"TLBC\" id=\"ALT-Norton-Safe-Web\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">View Details<\/a><\/li><li><span itemprop=\"name\">Trend Micro Site Safety Center<\/span>. <a href=\"http:\/\/global.sitesafety.trendmicro.com\/?url=\/socaldentalcare.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"TLBC\" id=\"ALT-Trend-Micro-Site-Safety\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">View Details<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><!-- \/.related-links .section-block - Trust Section -->\n\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>Back to top of <a title=\"Back to top of The Truth Behind Root Canals\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/the-truth-behind-root-canals\/#the-truth-behind-root-canals class=\"TLBC\" id=\"BTTP-The-Truth-Behind-Root-Canals\">The Truth Behind Root Canals<\/a><\/p>\n\n<!-- Breadcrumbs -->\n<section class=\"breadcrumbs bg-body\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col s12\">\n<div class=\"breadcrumb-wrapper\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\">\n<span itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" class=\"breadcrumb\"><a title=\"Visit our North Hollywood, CA page\" href=\"https:\/\/socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/\" itemprop=\"item\" class=\"TLBC\" id=\"BC-City\"><span itemprop=\"name\">North Hollywood, CA<\/span><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/span>\n<span itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" class=\"breadcrumb\"><a title=\"Visit our Need a Root Canal page\" href=\"https:\/\/socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/do-i-need-a-root-canal\/\" itemprop=\"item\" class=\"TLBC\" id=\"BC-Do-I-Need-a-Root-Canal\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Need a Root Canal?<\/span><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"2\" \/><\/a><\/span>\n<span itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\" class=\"breadcrumb\"><a title=\"Visit our Tooth Extraction page\" href=\"https:\/\/socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/tooth-extraction\/\" itemprop=\"item\" class=\"TLBC\" id=\"BC-Tooth-Extraction\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Tooth Extraction?<\/span><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"3\" \/><\/a><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- \/End Breadcrumbs -->\n\n<!-- End Main Content -->\n<\/div><!-- \/.main-body -->\n<\/div><!-- \/.col -->\n<!-- End Main Content Column -->\n\n<!-- Sidebar (Right Hand Column) -->\n<div class=\"col m12 m6 l3\">\n<div class=\"side-bar\">\n<!-- Sidebar Content Start Here -->\n\n<!-- Endodontics Videos on This Page -->\n[services-video-list]\n<div class=\"related-topics section-block bg-body-complement\" id=\"related-topics\">\n<h5 class=\"text-contrast\" itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">Related Topics<\/h5>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<ul itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" class=\"bullet-list no-underline\">\n<li itemprop=\"name\"><a itemprop=\"url\" title=\"Visit our 7 Signs You Need Endodontic Surgery page\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/7-signs-you-need-endodontic-surgery\/ class=\"TLLI\" id=\"CPRT-7-Signs-You-Need-Endodontic-Surgery\">7 Signs You Need Endodontic Surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"name\"><a itemprop=\"url\" title=\"Visit our Can a Cracked Tooth be Saved with a Root Canal and Crown page\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/can-a-cracked-tooth-be-saved-with-a-root-canal\/ class=\"TLLI\" id=\"CPRT-Can-a-Cracked-Tooth-be-Saved-with-a-Root-Canal\">Can a Cracked Tooth be Saved with a Root Canal and Crown<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"name\"><a itemprop=\"url\" title=\"Visit our Do I Need a Root Canal page\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/do-i-need-a-root-canal\/ class=\"TLLI\" id=\"CPRT-Do-I-Need-a-Root-Canal\">Do I Need a Root Canal<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"name\"><a itemprop=\"url\" title=\"Visit our Types of Dental Root Fractures page\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/types-of-dental-root-fractures\/ class=\"TLLI\" id=\"CPRT-Types-of-Dental-Root-Fractures\">Types of Dental Root Fractures<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"name\"><a itemprop=\"url\" title=\"Visit our What is an Endodontist page\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/what-is-an-endodontist\/ class=\"TLLI\" id=\"CPRT-What-is-an-Endodontist\">What is an Endodontist<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"name\"><a itemprop=\"url\" title=\"Visit our When a Situation Calls for an Emergency Surgery page\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/when-a-situation-calls-for-an-emergency-surgery\/ class=\"TLLI\" id=\"CPRT-When-a-Situation-Calls-for-an-Emergency-Surgery\">When a Situation Calls for an Emergency Surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<hr \/>\n<li itemprop=\"name\"><a itemprop=\"url\" title=\"Visit our Dental Restorations page\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/dental-restorations\/ class=\"TLLI\" id=\"CPRT-Dental-Restorations\">Dental Restorations<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"name\"><a itemprop=\"url\" title=\"Visit our Find a Dentist in North Hollywood, CA page\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/about\/find-a-dentist\/ class=\"TLLI\" id=\"CPRT-Find-a-Dentist\">Find a Dentist in North Hollywood, CA<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- Endodontics Related Topics -->\n<\/ul>\n<form role=\"search\" method=\"get\" class=\"search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/\">\n    <div class=\"input-field services-search-field\">\n        <span class=\"label-icon\"><i class=\"fa fa-search\"><\/i><\/span>\n        <input aria-labelledby=\"searchlabel\" type=\"search\" class=\"search-field\" placeholder=\"Search\" title=\"Type your search query here\" value=\"\" name=\"s\" id=\"s\" required>\n        <span id=\"searchlabel\" class=\"sr-only\">Type Your Search Query Here<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn search-submit btn-tertiary\" value=\"search\" \/>\n<\/form>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/related-topics section-block bg-body-complement -->\n\n<div class=\"section-block recent-posts bg-primary\">\n                    <div class=\"recent-blogs-wrapper vertical\">\n                        <h3 class=\"text-left text-contrast\">Related Posts<\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"divider divider-thin\"><\/div><div class=\"recent-posts matchHeight \"><div class=\"recent-post-image\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/blog\/5-everyday-oral-hygiene-tips-to-whiten-teeth\/\" title=\"Visit our 5 Everyday  Oral Hygiene Tips to Whiten Teeth blog post\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/oral-hygiene-2301.jpg\" class='img-responsive'  alt='Everyday  Oral Hygiene Tips To Whiten Teeth' \/><\/a><\/div><!-- \/recent-post-image --><div class=\"recent-post-body\">\n\n        <!--<span class=\"time\">\n              <small>\n                              <\/small>\n            <\/span><!-- \/time -->\n\n        <h4 class=\"blog-title text-contrast\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/blog\/5-everyday-oral-hygiene-tips-to-whiten-teeth\/\" class=\"subtle-link\" title=\"Visit Our 5 Everyday  Oral Hygiene Tips to Whiten Teeth blog post\">\n                5 Everyday  Oral Hygiene Tips To Whiten Teeth            <\/a>\n        <\/h4><!-- \/title -->\n\n                    <div class=\"excerpt small\">\n                <p>With good oral hygiene, you will always have fresh breath and beautiful teeth. Along with brushing, flossing and rinsing with a mouthwash that contains fluoride, this includes teeth whitening. By following a proper regimen, you can also avoid tartar and plaque that can lead to infection and tooth loss.White teeth and proper oral hygiene are&hellip;<\/p>            <\/div><!-- \/excerpt -->\n        \n        <\/div><!-- \/recent-post-body -->\n        <\/div><!-- \/recent-posts row -->\n\n\n        <div class=\"divider divider-thin\"><\/div><div class=\"recent-posts matchHeight \"><div class=\"recent-post-image\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/blog\/what-happens-during-a-full-mouth-reconstruction\/\" title=\"Visit our What Happens During a Full Mouth Reconstruction? blog post\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/full-mouth-reconstruction-2212.jpg\" class='img-responsive'  alt='What Happens During A Full Mouth Reconstruction?' \/><\/a><\/div><!-- \/recent-post-image --><div class=\"recent-post-body\">\n\n        <!--<span class=\"time\">\n              <small>\n                              <\/small>\n            <\/span><!-- \/time -->\n\n        <h4 class=\"blog-title text-contrast\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/blog\/what-happens-during-a-full-mouth-reconstruction\/\" class=\"subtle-link\" title=\"Visit Our What Happens During a Full Mouth Reconstruction? blog post\">\n                What Happens During A Full Mouth Reconstruction?            <\/a>\n        <\/h4><!-- \/title -->\n\n                    <div class=\"excerpt small\">\n                <p>Has your general dentist told you that you need a full mouth reconstruction to restore your teeth and smile? This is an important procedure for your health and the aesthetics of your teeth. You will likely go into your procedure with some questions and concerns. It is helpful to understand what will take place at&hellip;<\/p>            <\/div><!-- \/excerpt -->\n        \n        <\/div><!-- \/recent-post-body -->\n        <\/div><!-- \/recent-posts row -->\n\n\n        <div class=\"divider divider-thin\"><\/div><div class=\"recent-posts matchHeight \"><div class=\"recent-post-image\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/blog\/when-a-simple-tooth-extraction-is-recommended\/\" title=\"Visit our When a Simple Tooth Extraction Is Recommended blog post\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/extraction-2211.jpg\" class='img-responsive'  alt='When A Simple Tooth Extraction Is Recommended' \/><\/a><\/div><!-- \/recent-post-image --><div class=\"recent-post-body\">\n\n        <!--<span class=\"time\">\n              <small>\n                              <\/small>\n            <\/span><!-- \/time -->\n\n        <h4 class=\"blog-title text-contrast\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/blog\/when-a-simple-tooth-extraction-is-recommended\/\" class=\"subtle-link\" title=\"Visit Our When a Simple Tooth Extraction Is Recommended blog post\">\n                When A Simple Tooth Extraction Is Recommended            <\/a>\n        <\/h4><!-- \/title -->\n\n                    <div class=\"excerpt small\">\n                <p>Simple extraction and surgical extraction are the two kinds of tooth extraction. Read on to learn more about this type of dental procedure. Simple tooth extraction is done on a tooth above the gums and does not involve splitting the tooth into sections or using surgical procedures.If a tooth has suffered damage due to an&hellip;<\/p>            <\/div><!-- \/excerpt -->\n        \n        <\/div><!-- \/recent-post-body -->\n        <\/div><!-- \/recent-posts row -->\n\n\n        <div class=\"divider divider-thin\"><\/div><div class=\"recent-posts matchHeight \"><div class=\"recent-post-image\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/blog\/aftercare-tips-in-office-teeth-whitening\/\" title=\"Visit our Aftercare Tips: In-Office Teeth Whitening blog post\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/teeth-whitening-2210.jpg\" class='img-responsive'  alt='Aftercare Tips: In Office Teeth Whitening' \/><\/a><\/div><!-- \/recent-post-image --><div class=\"recent-post-body\">\n\n        <!--<span class=\"time\">\n              <small>\n                              <\/small>\n            <\/span><!-- \/time -->\n\n        <h4 class=\"blog-title text-contrast\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/blog\/aftercare-tips-in-office-teeth-whitening\/\" class=\"subtle-link\" title=\"Visit Our Aftercare Tips: In-Office Teeth Whitening blog post\">\n                Aftercare Tips: In-Office Teeth Whitening            <\/a>\n        <\/h4><!-- \/title -->\n\n                    <div class=\"excerpt small\">\n                <p>In-office teeth whitening is a safe and comfortable procedure that is performed inside the dentist&rsquo;s office. The recovery process is short, although keeping your new and bright smile white for as long as possible requires quality aftercare. This review offers insights into how to keep your smile looking great long-term.Every in-office teeth whitening patient should&hellip;<\/p>            <\/div><!-- \/excerpt -->\n        \n        <\/div><!-- \/recent-post-body -->\n        <\/div><!-- \/recent-posts row -->\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n<\/div><!-- \/.recent-posts -->\n\n<!-- Endodontics Brands -->\n<div class=\"additional-topics section-block bg-body-complement\" id=\"additional-topics\">\n<h4 class=\"text-contrast\" itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">Explore additional topics covered on our website:<\/h4>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<ul itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" class=\"bullet-list no-underline\">\n<li itemprop=\"name\"><a itemprop=\"url\" title=\"Visit our Dental Crowns page\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/dental-crowns\/ class=\"TLLI\" id=\"CPAT-Dental-Crowns-and-Dental-Bridges\">Dental Crowns<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"name\"><a itemprop=\"url\" title=\"Visit our Emergency Dental Care page\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/emergency-dental-care\/ class=\"TLLI\" id=\"CPAT-Emergency-Dental-Care\">Emergency Dental Care<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"name\"><a itemprop=\"url\" title=\"Visit our Endodontic Surgery page\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/endodontic-surgery\/ class=\"TLLI\" id=\"CPAT-Endodontic-Surgery\">Endodontic Surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"name\"><a itemprop=\"url\" title=\"Visit our Restorative Dentistry page\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/restorative-dentistry\/ class=\"TLLI\" id=\"CPAT-Restorative-Dentistry\">Restorative Dentistry<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"name\"><a itemprop=\"url\" title=\"Visit our Root Canal Treatment page\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/root-canal-treatment\/ class=\"TLLI\" id=\"CPAT-Root-Canal-Treatment\">Root Canal Treatment<\/a><\/li>\n<hr \/>\n<li itemprop=\"name\"><a itemprop=\"url\" title=\"Visit our Dental Office page\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/dental-office\/ class=\"TLLI\" id=\"CPAT-Dental-Office\">Dental Office<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"name\"><a itemprop=\"url\" title=\"Visit our Find the Best Dentist in North Hollywood CA page\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/about\/find-best-dentist\/ class=\"TLLI\" id=\"CPAT-Find-the-Best-Dentist\">Find the Best Dentist in North Hollywood<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- Endodontics Additional Topics -->\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><!-- \/additional-topics section-block bg-body-complement -->\n\n<!-- End Sidebar Content -->\n<\/div><!-- \/.side-bar -->\n<\/div><!-- \/.col -->\n<!-- End Sidebar Column -->\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.row -->\n<\/div><!-- \/.container -->\n<\/section><!-- \/.service-body bg-body -->\n\n<\/div><!-- \/.services-page -->\n<!-- The Truth Behind Root Canals end - r01 13974 Xv4.484  Wv10.170 j25 rf -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Many people seem to have a phobia of dental care and the variety of procedures in which they believe that professional dental care will be painful. In reality, most dental visits are not nearly as painful as people fear. The truth is that the patient will feel more pain if he or she avoids seeking [&#8230;]","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":920,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-empty.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_yoast_wpseo_title":["The Truth Behind Root Canals North Hollywood, CA | SoCal Dental Care | Periodontal Gum Disease"],"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw_text_input":["Truth Behind Root Canals"],"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":["Truth Behind Root Canals"],"_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":["You've heard the myths, and want to know what is fact and what is fiction. Learn the truth about 5 top root canal myths. Stop the pain and save your tooth"],"_yoast_wpseo_linkdex":null,"_yoast_wpseo_content_score":null,"_yoast_wpseo_primary_category":null,"_yoast_wpseo_opengraph-title":["The Truth Behind Root Canals North Hollywood, CA | Periodontal Gum Disease"],"_yoast_wpseo_opengraph-description":["You've heard the myths, and want to know what is fact and what is fiction. Learn the truth about 5 top root canal myths. Stop the pain and save your tooth"],"_yoast_wpseo_opengraph-image":["https:\/\/socaldentalcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tc-the-truth-behind-root-canals.jpg"],"_yoast_wpseo_twitter-title":null,"_yoast_wpseo_twitter-description":null,"_yoast_wpseo_twitter-image":null,"_yoast_wpseo_canonical":null,"_yoast_wpseo_meta-robots-noindex":null,"_yoast_wpseo_meta-robots-nofollow":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9970"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9970"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9970\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/920"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9970"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}