Your tooth may appear to be fairly simple at first glance, but there are several parts of a tooth that work together to withstand chewing pressure and stay strong so you can smile and talk with confidence. Understanding the anatomy of your tooth and how it functions is an important step in understanding what […]
Your teeth make several daily tasks possible—like eating, talking, and smiling. So, preserving these natural assets are extremely important to maintaining your lifestyle. When a tooth becomes infected or falls out, Dr. Jon Jenson at Cascade Endodontics in Orem makes it his top priority to preserve as much of the natural tooth as possible with […]
Preventing Cracked Teeth A root canal infection can have a variety of causes—injury, tooth decay, trauma, or tooth cracks being just a few. Surprisingly, it can sometimes be difficult to detect a tooth crack that may be letting bacteria escape into the heart of your tooth. Understanding how to detect tooth cracks and how to […]
If you are anticipating a root canal procedure, you may be wondering what you can expect. At Cascade Endodontics in Utah County, your root canal procedure can often be completed in just one day, however more than one visit is usually necessary for patients interested in conscious sedation or with highly infected teeth. The following […]
In the past, getting an infection in your tooth pulp or nerve meant losing the entire tooth. Tooth extraction can require a costly replacement (dental implant) that takes several months to heal. With today’s dental technology, root canal therapy now allows you to preserve your infected tooth and restore its health and functionality. In a […]
While the root canal procedure is faster and less painful than ever before for Provo patients, you would probably rather not have to undergo tooth restoration at all if possible. A root canal procedure is most often preventable if you take good care of your teeth. Below are some preventative measures you can take to […]
