New Survey Reveals 77% of Americans Would Rather Sleep at the Airport Than Have Root Canal Treatment
October 04 2022 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Data from Sonendo® Inc. Uncovers Strong
Consumer Sentiment Toward Root Canal Therapy
Sonendo, Inc. (NYSE: SONX), a leading dental technology company
and developer of the GentleWave® Procedure, a less invasive
alternative to traditional root canal therapy, today announced the
results of its recent survey, which revealed widespread anxiety and
fear surrounding traditional root canal treatment without the use
of the GentleWave Procedure. The national survey gathered responses
from consumers ages 35 and older, with 60% of respondents having
previously undergone a root canal procedure.
According to the findings, more than 67% of respondents either
strongly agree or agree with the following statement: “I am
terrified of getting a root canal procedure.” If faced with needing
to get a root canal procedure, more than 80% of respondents would
describe their feelings as anxious or scared. Plus, 77% confirmed
that they would rather be forced to sleep at the airport after a
cancelled flight than undergo a root canal procedure.
Additional key findings of the survey include:
- 58% of respondents said the pain levels during and after the
root canal procedure are what scares them most.
- When asked what level of pain a root canal procedure would be
most equivalent to, respondents said:
- Breaking a bone (39%)
- Burning your hand on the stove (31%)
- 54% of respondents would rather have a colonoscopy than a root
canal procedure.
- Nearly 80% of respondents said they would rather give up social
media for two weeks than undergo a root canal procedure.
“Being aware of consumers’ strong attitudes towards root canal
treatment helps us better understand the literal and perceived pain
points of traditional therapy,” said Michael Smith, chief
commercial officer of Sonendo. “Based on these findings, it’s safe
to say that many people still wince when they think of root canals.
While we and the endodontic community recognize there are many
misconceptions about root canal therapy, that doesn’t change how a
swath of the population feels about the treatment. It’s incumbent
on us, alongside the doctors who provide treatment, to help educate
prospective patients. With the GentleWave Procedure, we’re on a
mission to transform this narrative and will continue to build our
consumer education."
The GentleWave Procedure redefines standard root canal treatment
with a minimally invasive process that preserves tooth structure
and promotes pain-free fast healing. More than 800,000 patients
have received the GentleWave Procedure, demonstrating continued
adoption and growing preference for this less invasive alternative
to traditional root canal treatment.
For more information about Sonendo and the GentleWave System,
please visit www.sonendo.com. To find a GentleWave doctor in your
area, please visit www.gentlewave.com.
Methodology
The statistically viable survey was conducted by Pollfish, Inc.
the week of August 8, 2022 among U.S. adults ages 35+. Data points
are rounded to the nearest whole number.
About Sonendo
Sonendo is a commercial-stage medical technology company focused
on saving teeth from tooth decay, the most prevalent chronic
disease globally. Sonendo developed and manufactures the
GentleWave® System, an innovative technology platform designed to
treat tooth decay by cleaning and disinfecting the microscopic
spaces within teeth without the need to remove tooth structure. The
system utilizes a proprietary mechanism of action, which combines
procedure fluid optimization, broad-spectrum acoustic energy, and
advanced fluid dynamics, to debride and disinfect deep regions of
the complex root canal system in a less invasive procedure that
preserves tooth structure. The clinical benefits of the GentleWave
System when compared to conventional methods of root canal therapy
include improved clinical outcomes, such as superior cleaning that
is independent of root canal complexity and tooth anatomy, high and
rapid rates of healing and minimal to no post-operative pain. In
addition, the GentleWave System can improve the workflow and
economics of dental practices and offers patients an effective,
less invasive, and less painful alternative to traditional root
canal therapy.
Sonendo is also the parent company of TDO® Software, the
developer of widely used endodontic practice management software
solutions, designed to simplify practice workflow. TDO Software
integrates practice management, imaging, referral reporting and
CBCT imaging, and offers built-in communication with the GentleWave
System.
For more information about Sonendo and the GentleWave System,
please visit www.sonendo.com. To find a GentleWave doctor in your
area, please visit www.gentlewave.com.
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