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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
