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Can too many root canals cause cancer to the jaw,mouth, throat or lymph nodes?
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No: No. There is no evidence to support that root canal therapy is associated with or causes cancer.
Answered 7/31/2015
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Anecdotal Record: There is no scientific evidence that root canals cause cancer to the jaw, mouth, throat or lymph nodes. Root canal treatment may save a badly damaged or infected tooth instead of removing it.
Answered 7/31/2015
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