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 […]
Root Canal Therapy Procedure In Utah County
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 […]
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 […]
Root Canal Therapy vs. Tooth Extraction In Utah County
When faced with the choice between root canal therapy or tooth extraction, many Utah County people immediately think tooth extraction would be easier and less painful. However, research suggests otherwise. Understanding the pros and cons of both root canal therapy and tooth extraction can help you make a more informed choice before restoring your tooth. […]