Adult tooth loss is more prevalent than most people realize. Common causes of adult tooth loss are gum disease, injury, cavities, and tooth decay. Understanding how tooth decay progresses and the steps to take when tooth loss occurs are essential to preserving your natural tooth and avoiding a dental implant or bridge. While dental implants […]
Preserving Your Root Canal With Good Oral Health
Root canal treatment is an important step in saving an infected tooth from extraction. However, making sure you preserve your tooth for the years to come requires good oral health habits. According to the American Dental Association, your restored tooth can last up to a lifetime if you continue to care for your teeth and […]
Root Canal Success In Orem
A root canal is a highly successful procedure in Orem. In fact, research indicates that root canals have a success rate around 90 percent. However, just like any dental procedure, it is important to understand the signs and causes of improper healing in your root canal so that you can get the proper care if […]
Cracked Teeth And Root Canals
Do you have a crack in your tooth? Are you experiencing tooth pain? If so, you may have a root canal infection. One of the most common causes of root canal infection is a tooth crack. When a tooth crack extends down into the heart of the tooth, bacteria can easily seep in and cause […]
About Endodontics
The specialty branch of dentistry known as Endodontics is recognized by the American Dental Association and involves treating the inside of your tooth such as the pulp or tissue within the root canal as well as tissues surrounding the root of a tooth. A cavity or infection that goes through the outer layer, or crown, […]
About Sedation Dentistry
Every person has their own personal tolerance for discomforts that may come from dental procedures. Some people prefer nothing other than local anesthesia while others prefer to be sedated. Cascade Endodontics understands this and provides three levels of sedation to make your visit as pleasant as possible. Nitrous oxide sedation, or the use of “laughing […]