When a tooth is threatened by severe decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is often the only way to save the tooth. During a root canal procedure (or endodontic […]
Let’s do an experiment.
Read the following words and note what the first words are that pop into your head:
Dentist. Root canal. Cracked teeth. Surgery.
Did every single one of those words make you think of PAIN? Well, that’s not unusual. But at Cascade Endodontics in Orem, UT, most patients have very little pain from getting our routine procedures. The most common procedure Dr. Jon Jenson performs is root canal surgery, and most patients remark that they had very little, if any, pain from the experience.
Root canals commonly bring fear and anxiety to the minds of those who consider the treatment. However, this is often because of misunderstandings, not knowing what to expect and negative commentary associated with it. Cascade Endodontics understands this but also knows that the indication of a root canal is often an excruciating pain that […]
We take root canals pretty seriously around here. While a root canal is sometimes the necessary treatment to save a tooth, we ascribe to the old adage – “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” We hope that our patients pay close attention to their oral health to avoid injury or infection.
With Dr. Jon Jenson at Cascade Endodontics in Orem, a root canal can be a comfortable and even enjoyable process.
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.
