The mere words “root canal” make most people cringe. But the truth is, sometimes a root canal is necessary to save a tooth. We encourage our patients to pay close attention to their overall oral health, especially when there are signs of infection. So how do you know if you might need a root canal? […]
As a board certified endodontist and member of the Utah Association of Endodontics and American Association of Endodontists, Dr. Jon Jenson specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases, infections, and trauma affecting dental pulp and nerves. You’ll see (and feel) a noticeable difference in getting root canal therapy or a cracked tooth repaired from a Utah […]
There probably isn’t a more feared phrase in the dental industry than “you need a root canal.” But the truth is, this procedure is routine–and it doesn’t have to be anxiety-producing. Let’s take a look at the procedure and try to dispel some of the common myths that go along with it. At the center […]
Are you experiencing severe tooth pain? Do you notice uncharacteristic swelling or discoloration around one of your teeth? If so, you may need root canal therapy to save your tooth from extraction. When bacteria leaks into a tooth by way of an untreated cavity, tooth crack, or other means, infection develops and begins to cause […]
When a tooth is threatened by severe decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is often the only way to save the tooth. During a root canal procedure (or endodontic […]
Let’s do an experiment.
Read the following words and note what the first words are that pop into your head:
Dentist. Root canal. Cracked teeth. Surgery.
Did every single one of those words make you think of PAIN? Well, that’s not unusual. But at Cascade Endodontics in Orem, UT, most patients have very little pain from getting our routine procedures. 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.
| Monday | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am | 5:00pm |
| Friday | Emergencies only | |
| Saturday | Closed | |
| Sunday | Closed |
