When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, a dentist and patient must make a choice of whether to attempt to save the tooth by performing a root canal or to extract the tooth. There are several factors that influence this decision: Is there infection in the surrounding bone? How much of the remaining tooth […]
Hello, Provo. I’m Dr. Jon Jenson, and I specialize in providing exceptional endodontic care for my Utah County dental patients. One treatment I offer at my Orem office, Cascade Endodontics, is endodontic retreatment.
Let’s talk about the root canal procedure (“endodontic therapy” in dentist-speak). The root canal may the most cringe-worthy dental treatment commonly done today, but it is important that dental patients know what is happening during this anxiety-inducing, though routine, procedure. At the center of each tooth is a very small tissue called the pulp. This […]
We know you’d probably rather not have to be searching for the best root canals in Utah County—but you’d be surprised how many of your friends and neighbors have had root canals. The procedure is more common than you might think.
The mere words “root canal” make most people cringe. But the truth is, sometimes a root canal is necessary to save a tooth. We encourage our patients to pay close attention to their overall oral health, especially when there are signs of infection. So how do you know if you might need a root canal? […]
As a board certified endodontist and member of the Utah Association of Endodontics and American Association of Endodontists, Dr. Jon Jenson specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases, infections, and trauma affecting dental pulp and nerves. You’ll see (and feel) a noticeable difference in getting root canal therapy or a cracked tooth repaired from a Utah […]
