When it comes to taking care of your teeth, we ascribe to the old adage – “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” We hope that our patients pay close attention to their oral health to avoid injury or infection that might lead them to needing a root canal. That said, however, […]
Hello! If you’ve been to our blog before, you’ll know the basics of what Dr. Jon Jenson of Cascade Endodontics does. As a board certified endodontist and member of the Utah Association of Endodontics and American Association of Endodontists, Dr. Jenson specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases, infections, and trauma affecting dental pulp and nerves. […]
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 […]
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? […]
Do you know how much training your Provo endodontist has? Dr. Jenson received his undergraduate degree in biology from Brigham Young University (4 years), then his DDS from Virginia Commonwealth University Dental School (another 4 years), and finally spent another 2 years specializing in endodontics! That means that Dr. Jenson trained for 10 years just […]
When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, a dentist and patient must make a choice of whether to attempt to save the tooth by performing a root canal or to extract the tooth. There are several factors that influence this decision: Is there infection in the surrounding bone? How much of the remaining tooth […]
| 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 |
