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 […]
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 […]
One of the most persistent myths about root canal therapy is that it is extremely painful. The truth is the exact opposite, as patient after patient discovers at Cascade Endodontics in Orem. Root canal therapy is necessary when the interior of a tooth is infected or badly decayed. Either condition can cause a lot of […]
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 […]
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. […]
Sometimes when patients find out they need a root canal to treat a seriously decayed or damaged tooth, they think it might be better to have that tooth extracted. At Cascade Endodontics in Orem we say that it is always better to save the natural tooth. The reasoning of these patients is often centered on […]
