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 […]
Save Your Tooth With A Root Canal
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 […]
Provo Root Canal Prevention
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 […]
When to Visit an Endodontist
Almost everyone visits a general dentist on a yearly basis, but what is an endodontist and how do you know if you should visit one? An endodontist is a dentist that specializes in the inner workings of the tooth. At least two years of additional schooling are required to know how to diagnose and treat […]
When is Endodontic Micro-Surgery Necessary?
Root canal treatment has a high success rate around 90%, but what happens if you are one of the few whose root canal fails? Orem endodontist Dr. Jon W. Jenson takes great care to make sure the necessary precautions are taken to increase the likelihood of root canal success. However, if your root canal fails […]
Will Root Canal Therapy Hurt?
If you have the common misperception that a root canal is one of the most painful dental procedures, think again. According to a survey by the American Association of Endodontists, patients who have been through root canal therapy are six times more likely to describe it as “painless” than patients that have not had […]