Sweaty Palms. Increased Heartbeat. The urge to flee. An estimated 15% of dental patients experience some level of dental anxiety when it’s time for a dental checkup. This anxiety can be a result of a number of factors but no matter the cause, it keeps patients from receiving the dental care that they need. If…
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Finding An Endodontist In Utah County

Looking for an endodontist? You may already have a regular dentist that you see twice a year for cleanings and an exam. Perhaps you are between dentists but are experiencing tooth pain. Maybe you’ve done some internet sleuthing and concluded you need a root canal. Life is stressful enough without having to worry about how…
Do You Need Endodontic Retreatment?

Usually when Provo area endodontic patients get a root canal, that tooth can last a lifetime. Sometimes though, teeth don’t heal how we expect them to and you may be in need of endodontic retreatment. There are a number of reasons why a person may need a retreatment of root canal in Orem: A narrow…
Digital X Ray Technology Gives Dr. Jon Jenson An Edge

In order to best meet the needs of our Utah County area patients, Dr. Jon Jenson uses cutting edge dental technology to assess your tooth’s needs. Using 3D image technology gives the team at Cascade Endodontics clearer, more precise results the first time, saving you time and money. Dr. Jon Jenson was one of the…
Are You A Candidate For Root Canal Therapy?

Are you experiencing severe tooth pain? Do you notice uncharacteristic swelling or discoloration around one of your teeth? If so, you may need root canal therapy to save your tooth from extraction. When bacteria leaks into a tooth by way of an untreated cavity, tooth crack, or other means, infection develops and begins to cause…
Do I Need A Root Canal?

Here are some of the signs that show it’s time to visit Dr. Jon Jenson in Orem. If you are experiencing extreme tooth pain and sensitivity, you may need a root canal.
I Have A Cracked Tooth, Now What?

Sometimes Provo patients don’t even realize they have a cracked tooth. Cracks can sometimes be invisible and often won’t show up in a dental x-ray.
Lots Of Sweets Can Lead To Root Canals

Once decay has reached the nerve, you will need a root canal. What are the signs that decay has reached the tooth’s pulp where the nerves are located?
Nutcracker Or Tooth Cracker Season?

One concern on many endodontists’ minds is the type of candies and foods that are in abundance during this time of year. Sometimes it seems like the season of the “Tooth Cracker.”
What Utah County Should Expect Post Root Canal Treatment

So how do you tell the difference between healthy tenderness and signs that your root canal may not have been successful?