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A member asked:
Everyone who has undergone root canal has cancer-causing material in them, right?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not to worry: Everyone who breathes or drinks from plastic or eats barbecued food has cancer-causing material in them. Statistically we do not see more cancers with people undergoing root canals. I wouldn't worry about it. Some people have cancer that occurs due to sun exposure and factors that we cannot prevent. It certainly isn't worth worrying about. Hope that helps.
Answered 7/25/2012
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No: That is a new one to me - and I am a surgical oncologist who has had root canals.
Answered 9/28/2016
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