Why does it hurt so bad when you have a toothache? When you get an infected tooth it will cause inflammation just like any other part of the body. Usually when inflammation occurs, for instance on a finger, the skin and tissue around the infection swell and stretch. However, in a tooth, the pulp is […]
Do you have a tooth that has been bothering you and needs root canal therapy? Are you avoiding the procedure because you’ve heard how painful it can be? Contrary to what many believe, root canals in fact relieve your dental pains. There have been great advances in technologies to enable dentists to provide a virtually […]
Many Provo area people are going through their daily routines with a toothache, hoping it will go away. Some may even resign themselves to the idea that tooth pain is something they just have to live with. Dr. Jon Jenson at Cascade Endodontics is pleased to tell you that this is not the case. Your […]
Though we may try not to, we often make instant assumptions about a person based on their appearance. One of the first things someone notices about you is your smile. If you have a severely infected tooth, it may need to be removed, leading others to make untrue assumptions about your appearance. If you are […]
Anyone who has suffered from a toothache knows, finding relief as soon as possible is the number one priority. Tooth pain can be a result of a number of things: Injury to the mouth or jaw, a cavity or a tooth fracture. A more serious dental issue like advanced gum disease, infection or an exposed […]
If you have already had a root canal but are still experiencing pain, Orem endodontist Dr. Jon Jenson may recommend an apicoectomy. This is a dental surgery that is used when root canal therapy is unsuccessful. An apicoectomy, also known as a Root-End Resection, allows your endodontist to find the source of infection that is […]
