Almost no procedure, whether it is medical or dental, is without at least a little discomfort. But too many people incorrectly think that the pain from root canals is in a class by itself. At Cascade Endodontics in Orem, we assure you that root canals are simple and straightforward, with minimal discomfort. The discomfort from […]
Do You Need Root Canal Treatment?
Most people get nervous when they find out they need a root canal. The usual reason is that reputation precedes reality: root canals hurt, don’t they? At Cascade Endodontics in Orem, we assure you that the answer is no! Root canal treatment becomes necessary when the soft tissue inside a tooth gets infected or damaged. […]
Saving Teeth With Root Canal Treatment
Root canal therapy is a dental procedure that can save a decayed or damaged tooth. At Cascade Endontics in Orem we want to do everything possible to save natural teeth from extraction. The term “root canal” is often used to describe a procedure. That term, strictly speaking, is incorrect – just as it’s incorrect to […]
What Happens During A Root Canal?
They say that knowledge is power. They also say that root canals are really painful, and that getting one is at best an endurance test, and at worst a kind of torture. Well, they say a lot of stuff, don’t they? Rest assured, root canal therapy at Cascade Endodontics in Orem is nothing like what […]
The Stages of Root Canal Treatment
How many appointments does it take to complete root canal therapy? It varies, but it usually takes two – three, if you count an initial consultation. At Cascade Endodontics in Orem we have years of experience performing root canals. Root canal therepy, which is properly called endodontic therapy, refers to cleaning out infected soft tissue […]
Root Canal Doubts?
If you do even casual research about root canal therapy on the Internet, you may come across information that frightens you: getting one will make you likely to get sick with something else later on. At Cascade Endodontics in Orem we specialize in root canals, and we can assure you: that is simply not true. […]