When the soft tissues in the center of a tooth become inflamed or infected, a root canal may be the best way to treat it. Root canals are one of the most common procedures we do at Cascade Endodontics in Provo. That soft tissue is the tooth’s pulp, and it consists of the nerve, blood […]
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 […]
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. […]
Apicoectomies are a fairly common treatment in endodontics. Most often, they’re needed after an infection develops following a root canal. At Cascade Endodontics in Orem, an apicoectomy usually takes between half an hour and ninety minutes. Root canal therapy is needed when a tooth’s interior pulp becomes infected. In the majority of cases, removing the […]
Looking for an endodontist? You may already have a regular dentist that you see twice a year for cleanings and an exam. Perhaps you are between dentists but are experiencing tooth pain. Maybe you’ve done some internet sleuthing and concluded you need a root canal. Life is stressful enough without having to worry about how […]
Holidays are stressful enough without having to deal with constant tooth pain. Maybe your toothache started as a minor irritation but has gotten increasingly more painful. Maybe you have been taking Tylenol and hoping it will go away. The best course of action whenever you experience a tooth ache is to talk to your Provo […]
