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…
Root Canal Retreatment
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…
Saving Teeth: Endodontics in Provo
Endodontists specialize in saving teeth. The prefix “endo” means inside, and inside teeth is where much of the endodondist’s work is performed. If you’ve ever had a root canal in Provo or elsewhere, it was probably an endodontist who did the procedure. Root canals are a big part of an endodontist’s practice, but they are…
Do You Need Endodontic Retreatment?
Categories: Root Canal Retreatment
Usually when Provo area endodontic patients get a root canal, that tooth can last a lifetime. Sometimes though, teeth don’t heal how we expect them to and you may be in need of endodontic retreatment. There are a number of reasons why a person may need a retreatment of root canal in Orem: A narrow…
Tooth Pain That Doesn’t Go Away
Categories: Root Canal Retreatment
Sometimes, when the pain is severe from a serious infection, a root canal is necessary to relieve that pain, which is usually associated with an infection in a tooth’s root. During a root canal, the infected pulp in the root is removed and a crown is placed over the tooth to restore its shape and strength. I’m…
Got Pain? Call Your Orem Endodontist!
Categories: Root Canal Retreatment
At Cascade Endodontics, most of our patients feel very little pain from our procedures. In fact, it might surprise you that the most common procedure Dr. Jon Jenson performs is root canal surgery, and most patients remark that they had very little, if any, pain from the experience. It is generally the pain our patients…
What Not to Do After Root Canal Therapy
Categories: Root Canal Retreatment
When you get root canal treatment, your endodontist goes to great lengths to clean and remove the bacteria and decay that caused the toothache. A common but critical mistake that individuals make is procrastinating the placement of the final crown. By living with a temporary and not getting a permanent crown, you place your root canal…
Tooth Pain Is Never Normal!
Categories: Root Canal Retreatment, Toothache
If you are experiencing tooth pain, there is something you should know: Tooth pain is never normal. Thankfully Dr. Jon Jenson in Utah County can diagnose unexplained tooth pain. If your tooth is giving you pain, there are a number of reasons that could be behind the cause. Unexplained tooth pain can be extremely frustrating–not…
Let’s Talk About Root Canals
Categories: Root Canal Retreatment
The root canal may the most cringe-worthy dental treatment commonly done today, but it is important that dental patients know what is happening during this anxiety-inducing, though routine, procedure. At the center of each tooth is a very small tissue called the pulp. This thread-like tissue can become damaged due to a: An injury to…
When the Pain Lingers
Categories: Root Canal Retreatment
Hello, Provo. I’m Dr. Jon Jenson, and I specialize in providing exceptional endodontic care for my Utah County dental patients. One treatment I offer at my Orem office, Cascade Endodontics, is endodontic retreatment.
