Toothaches happen. The best way to prevent them is to keep your teeth and gums healthy and clean. That means brushing and flossing twice a day, avoiding the sugary stuff, and having regular dental checkups. But they still happen sometimes, and when they do, see us at Cascade Endodontics in Orem. Toothaches may be characterized…
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Endodontic Retreatment
Categories: Endodontics, Root Canal Retreatment
A successful root canal should last a lifetime. At Cascade Endodontics in Orem, root canals are among our specialties. Sometimes, however, root canals do not heal properly, and it becomes necessary for re-treatment. This, of course, is a possible outcome of any dental or medical treatment. It doesn’t happen very often. Root canals have a…
Safe and Effective: Root Canals
No one ever wants to hear that they need a root canal. When they do hear it, they tend to think they’re in for a world of hurt. But as with most of modern dentistry, pain is a thing of the past. Root canals from Cascade Endodontics in Orem are a common procedure. Root canals…
Abscessed Tooth? What To Look For
There are multiple layers to a tooth. The outer two layers are the enamel and the dentin, and they surround and protect the innermost layer of nerves and blood vessels. If that innermost becomes infected then the only way to relieve the associated pain, and save the tooth, is a root canal, a common procedure…
Not To Be Ignored: Toothache Pain
Categories: Endodontics, Toothache
There is nothing fun or easy about toothache pain. Whether it’s a dull, persistent ache, a sharp pain, or only happens when you bite and chew, a toothache can get your undivided attention like nothing else. You’ll find effective toothaches relief at Cascade Endodontics in Orem. There are any number of causes for toothache pain.…
Endodontic Retreatment
When properly cared for, root canal treatments at Cascade Endodontics in Orem can last a lifetime. But a root canal, properly known as endodontic treatment, is a complex procedure, and sometimes retreatment becomes necessary. When a root canal is performed, an affected tooth’s root is removed, and the tooth is sealed. In some cases it…
Cracked Tooth? Don’t Delay!
Categories: Cracked Teeth, Dental Health, Emergency Dental Care, Endodontics, Root Canals, Sedation Dentistry
A cracked tooth is not something to be taken lightly. If you’ve cracked a tooth, you already know how painful it can be. The simple act of chewing can cause pain; so can eating or drinking things that are hot or cold. We can provide relief at Cascade Endodontics in Orem. There are lots of…
Ancient History? Root Canals Then and Now
A root canal is a specialized dental procedure that becomes necessary when a tooth is infected or inflamed. At Cascade Endodontics in Orem, they are one of our specialties. It may surprise you to learn that the first root canal was performed more than two thousand years ago. Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient skull with…
Toothache Pain: Never Ignore It
Toothaches have a way of getting your attention like nothing else. When they get bad, the pain can be unbearable. The simple act of chewing your food is difficult, and it’s hard to concentrate on your work. Just getting to sleep can be a challenge. The most common cause of a toothache is a cavity.…
Thresholds: Sedation Dentistry in Orem
Everyone has a pain threshold. We might not know it – but then something comes along and draws a line in the sand. Step over that line and you’re in a world of hurt. At Cascade Endodontics in Orem, we provide sedation dentistry to ease pain and reduce anxiety. One of the procedures we perform…
