It’s a universal fact: Toothaches always get worse on Friday night right before the weekend. Waiting to care for a sore tooth may leave your Orem dentist saying things like, “I wish you had come to me sooner.” Even with all the various causes of mouth concerns, a toothache sends a simple, clear message: get […]
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 […]
If you’ve been to Cascade Endodontics, you know who detail-oriented Dr. Jon Jenson is. It shouldn’t surprise you, then, that we have several names for a “cracked tooth.” We like to be specific. Here we will outline 5 types of cracked teeth:
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 […]
Have you heard of a CT scanner? This recent technology has become fairly common in hospital settings and is an amazing tool those of us in the health professions can use to diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases. A Computed Tomography (CT) scan is able to take detailed x-rays from all angles to create a highly precise 3-D image of body structures.
It’s normal to occasionally grapple with sensitive teeth, unhealthy gums, a dull ache in teeth, or even a sharp pain in a tooth. As much as we try to brush twice a day, floss every day, and eat foods that are healthy for our teeth, none of us are perfect. And even those of us with impeccable dental hygiene can suffer from dental issues merely because of bad luck. Accidents can damage teeth and cause pain. Or you may be genetically predisposed to having more brittle or sensitive teeth.
| 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 |
