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What Is A Root Canal?

A Root Canal-Treated (RCT) or root-filled tooth is one in which the dental nerve, commonly called the pulp, is intentionally removed and is filled with an inert material called gutta percha. Once an RCT is performed, the tooth must be restored with a post and a crown. These will strengthen the tooth and prevent a crack or fracture from developing after treatment. A good analogy is a tree branch.

What Are The Pros And Cons Of Root Canals? 

The pro of a root canal is obvious: the painful or dead tooth is treated and extraction is avoided. But we must ask two key questions before starting a root canal.
  • Can the tooth be restored?
  • Can a predictable RCT be performed, or are there risks for a poor result?
The cons or risks with an RCT are less obvious. They center on the fact that a tooth is an “open” biological system which interacts with the body. In other words, anything placed into the tooth will eventually find its way into the body and may interact with a susceptible cell or organ.

Does Tooth Pain Indicate I Need A Root Canal?

A Dentist first will tap on several teeth and look for signs of an abscess or a radiograph. However, a tooth with constant or severe pain does not necessarily indicate the need for a root canal. Nor does an x-ray image. It’s important to realize that other conditions can simulate tooth pain. These include sinus infections, myofascial pain, neurovascular disorders, neuralgias, neuropathy, and neuromas. Even heart attacks can refer pain to the teeth of the lower jaw.

The Centre for Systemic Dentistry will work with you to determine the best course of treatment to safely remove your existing mercury amalgam. Dr. Philip Memoli and his staff are ready to help you recover your health so you can begin to lead a life free of mercury toxicity.

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