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Save Your Tooth Month shines a light on the critical role of endodontists and the value of preserving natural teeth throughout May. Learn about advanced root canal treatments and other procedures that save teeth from pain and trauma. Prioritize your oral health this month and keep your smile strong!
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Expected Save Your Tooth Month Deals
Throughout Save Your Tooth Month, the focus shifts from commercial deals to educational campaigns and community outreach, often spearheaded by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). Dental practices may offer free consultations or discounted screenings to encourage early detection of issues that could lead to tooth loss. Look for oral health product brands like Colgate, Crest, and Oral-B to partner with dental organizations, sponsoring educational content and potentially offering special promotions on products that support overall tooth health. Dental insurance providers such as Delta Dental or MetLife Dental might highlight the benefits of preventative care and coverage for endodontic treatments. Some corporate wellness programs may host lunch-and-learn sessions with local endodontists, emphasizing the long-term benefits of saving natural teeth. We will update this page with confirmed live initiatives as May approaches.
Platform Guide for Save Your Tooth Month
Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #SaveYourToothMonth. Share infographics on root canal facts or patient success stories (with permission).
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Mention @NatlToday and use #SaveYourToothMonth. Post quick tips from endodontists or retweet educational content from the AAE.
Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #SaveYourToothMonth. Host a live Q&A with a dental professional about saving natural teeth.
Save Your Tooth Month Hero
Dr. Louis I. Grossman
History of Save Your Tooth Month
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE), founded in 1943, has always emphasized the value of saving natural teeth. Recognizing the need to educate the public about the specialty of endodontics — and to highlight the advanced training, skills, and dedication of endodontists — the AAE launched Save Your Tooth Month as an annual celebration.
The campaign officially took off in the early 2000s, initially as a week-long event called “Root Canal Awareness Week.” As interest grew and public understanding of the importance of saving teeth deepened, the celebration expanded into a month-long observance. The goal evolved beyond just promoting root canal treatments to encompassing the broader mission of tooth preservation, pain relief, and wellness.
Today, Save Your Tooth Month focuses on empowering patients with knowledge about how modern endodontic care can prevent tooth loss, eliminate dental pain, and enhance quality of life. It also spotlights the latest advancements in endodontics, including technology like 3D imaging and microsurgical techniques, which make saving teeth more successful, accessible and painless than ever before.
Each May, endodontists, dentists, and patients celebrate Save Your Tooth Month with a social media campaign, educational outreach, and community events.Â
Save Your Tooth Month timeline
Pierre Fauchard publishes "The Surgeon Dentist," and establishes dentistry as a science.
The Baltimore College of Dental Surgery opens its doors, formalizing dental education and advancing techniques focused on saving teeth rather than extracting them.
The American Association of Endodontists is established to advance the science and art of endodontics and advocate for the preservation of natural teeth.
The AAE debuts a week-long event to raise awareness about the benefits of root canal treatments.
AAE launches the Worth Saving initiative to promote the value of saving natural teeth to public audiences. Root Canal Awareness Week becomes Save Your Tooth Month, growing into a broader, month-long observance of endodontists’ efforts.
How Businesses Can Celebrate Save Your Tooth Month
Local dental practices and oral health businesses can actively participate in Save Your Tooth Month by offering free educational seminars on preventative care and the benefits of endodontic treatment. Consider collaborating with local schools to provide age-appropriate lessons on dental hygiene. Pharmacies might create special displays featuring products that support tooth health, such as fluoride toothpastes and interdental brushes. Businesses can also partner with the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) to distribute informational brochures and raise awareness about the importance of consulting an endodontist for severe tooth pain.
Save Your Tooth Month FAQs
When is Save Your Tooth Month?
In 2027, Save Your Tooth Month will again be observed throughout May, from Saturday, May 1, to Monday, May 31. It’s an annual reminder to focus on dental well-being and the expertise of endodontists.
What is an endodontist?
Endodontists are experts in saving natural teeth, often dealing with complex cases of tooth trauma, cracks, or severe decay. Their specialized skills allow them to resolve issues that might otherwise lead to tooth extraction, preserving smiles and oral function.
How many teeth do adults typically have?
Maintaining a full set of natural teeth is crucial for proper chewing, speech, and facial structure. The average adult aims to preserve their 28-32 teeth, making preventative care and endodontic treatments vital for long-term oral health.
What is a root canal?
Often misunderstood, modern root canal therapy is a highly effective and generally comfortable procedure performed by endodontists. It’s a critical treatment for addressing severe tooth decay or infection, allowing patients to retain their original teeth for many years.
How to Celebrate Save Your Tooth Month
Find an endodontist and refer yourself
Search for a qualified endodontist in your area and take the next step in your dental care by referring yourself directly. This makes it easier to access specialized treatment without unnecessary delays.
Share the love on social media
Celebrate by sharing your tooth-saving story or thanking your endodontist with the hashtag #SYTM.
Boost your oral health
Commit to protecting your teeth by brushing, flossing, and scheduling regular dental checkups — it’s never too late to start strong!
5 Key Facts
Nothing looks, feels or functions like your natural teeth
While implants are a good option for a tooth that absolutely cannot be saved, preserving your body’s natural dentition should always be your first choice.
Root canals save millions of teeth
Over 15 million root canals are performed each year, preserving millions of natural smiles.
Endodontists are tooth-saving experts
After dental school, endodontists complete two to three additional years of specialized training focused on the insides of our teeth and how to treat pain. They are the root canal experts.
Modern root canals are painless
Thanks to advances in technology and anesthesia, today’s root canals — especially when done by endodontists—are pain-free. Patients frequently fall asleep in the chair during their procedure!
Natural teeth last longer
A saved natural tooth can often last a lifetime with proper care, compared to the limited lifespan of dental implants or bridges.
Why We Love Save Your Tooth Month
Natural is best
Keeping your natural teeth helps maintain the strength, function, and beauty of your smile better than any artificial replacement.
Endodontists are everyday heroes
From sports injuries to sudden toothaches, endodontists swoop in to rescue teeth and eliminate pain, improving lives every day.
Saving teeth supports wellness
Oral health is tied to overall health — saving teeth helps prevent complications that could affect systemic health.
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