When your dentist first tells you that root canal therapy is needed, your heart may drop into your stomach. After all, the American Association of Endodontists recently reported that it is one of the most feared procedures. However, if you’re struggling with a badly decayed or damaged tooth, you’ll be happy to know that it’s not as scary as it may seem. In fact, there are multiple benefits of root canals, making it good news! Here are a few.