Root Canal Myths Dispelled

There is definitely a misconception to having root canal therapy. Many people feel immediate hesitation when they learn they need a “root canal” mostly because they’ve either had an unpleasant experience or someone they know had a bad experience.

Myth 1: Root Canals are Painful

Many people have been hurt before in the dental chair because they were not numb and the doctor kept working, so the fears are legitimate. Not only are the fears real, but they bed deep in the subconscious and the fear amplifies each time they visit a dentist.

Dr. Hornberger is a leader in his field at getting patients numb so your experience can be painless.

Myth 2: The Root Canal Procedure is Time Consuming

Dr. Brian has obtained the most modern technology and created simplified systems that allow him and his team to be highly efficient. In fact, Dr. Hornberger has visited many other endodontic offices in his quest for excellence, and believes East County Endodontics, is one of the most efficient offices in the nation.

At East County Endodntics, your entire root canal therapy is normally completed in less than one hour.

Dr. Hornberger and his team are committed to their patients from the time your appointment is made to the completion of your treatment. We are here to make sure that our patients are comforted, informed, and even pampered to the point of relaxation.

Come let Dr. Hornberger and the staff of East County Endodontics show you just how simple, pleasant and rapid having a root canal can be. With offices in Antioch and Brentwood, you won't have to travel far for your root canal therapy.