Buggering fuck.

This just makes you depressed -- I had more root canals in my teens than most adults. Of course, I had no say in the matter.

When I was in my early 20s, not too long ago -- I had not one, not two, but three root canals on one tooth. Had to see a specialist and the oral surgery was murder.

Of course I've had poor health since childhood and in the last year had to go through more medical procedures to last me a couple lifetimes over. Including treatment under a hematologist/oncologist.

I have no doubt whatsoever that dental hygiene and the choice materials dentists use play a crucial role in our health.