Holistic Dentistry NJ

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. 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? How is a root canal properly diagnosed? A  root canal  is a treatment, not a diagnosis. Good dentistry, like good medicine, starts with a proper diagnosis of the tooth. Some dentists argue that a diagnosis is academic and a waste of a patient’s time. The result is always the same, they say, a root canal. However, establishing a true diagnosis of tooth pain may avert an unnecessary root canal of an otherwise healthy tooth. What are my options once a r...