The TRUTH About Root Canals: Cancer Myth or Life-Saving Treatment?
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The TRUTH About Root Canals: Cancer Myth or Life-Saving Treatment?

Are root canals safe—or are they secretly linked to cancer and systemic disease? I sat down with Dr. Trond Hegle, a Norwegian-born endodontist and founder of Four Peaks Endodontics, to separate fact from fiction.
If you’re a patient who’s been scared by online myths, a dentist wanting to cut through misinformation, or simply curious about the future of dentistry—this episode will give you the clarity you need.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
  • Why root canals do not cause cancer despite viral myths
  • The shocking story of Soviet “Red Paste” dentistry
  • GentleWave vs laser vs ozone – which technology really works?
  • Bioceramic sealers & bone healing breakthroughs
  • Root canals vs implants – which lasts longer?
  • Why 40% of patients don’t actually need a root canal
  • The hidden dangers of corporate dentistry & private equity buyouts
  • Stem cell & tooth-regeneration research: hype vs real progress
  • Why doing the right thing will always be the future of healthcare
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