Holistic Alternatives to Root Canal
Root Canal Therapy: A Deep Dive on the Process that Kills Teeth
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In the past, if you had a tooth with a diseased nerve, you would probably lose that tooth. Today, with a non-biological dental procedure called “root canal therapy or endodontic therapy”, your conventional dentist may save your tooth and retain even the most severely damaged tooth while relieving your symptoms such as visible injury, swelling of the tooth, sensitivity to temperature, or pain on tooth and gum. Although people fear root canals, the truth is that this procedure does not cause pain, it eliminates it.
Is It Healthy to Do a Root Canal Therapy (RCT)?
According to Hal Hugin’s research, Dr. Wetson A Price, and many holistic and biological dental associations, root canal therapy is NOT healthy. Dr. Price studied the connection between root canals and chronic health problems. He believed that bacteria trapped in root canals could contribute to a host of health issues, including heart disease, arthritis, and autoimmune disorders. Hid studies show when a tooth becomes infected, the infection causes the pulp and its surrounding tissues to die. When that happens, there is no blood flow, which doesn’t allow any medication to reach the infection. This hidden infection is linked to your systemic system and could cause potential risks. This is the reason holistic and biological dentists recommend extracting the tooth with PRF and ozone therapy.
Many people come to us to remove their existing root canals because they experience symptoms of systemic and autoimmune conditions that are unexplained by doctors and conventional dentists, but their holistic medical doctor recommended root canal removal. They believe that their existing root canals affect and compromise their overall health. They studied, searched, and are convinced that the “ROOT CAUSE” of their medical conditions is their root canals
Disclaimer: The official position of the American Academy of Endodontists or AAE which is supported by the American Dental Association or ADA, is that root canals are safe and include the following statement: “Decades of research contradict the beliefs of “focal infection” proponents; there is no valid, scientific evidence linking endodontically treated teeth and systemic disease. Yet some patients still hear about this long-dispelled theory.” As such, we encourage each patient to do their own research as to whether a root canal procedure is right for them, and not solely depend on the information provided on this site.
Our holistic, biological, and integrative dentist, Dr. Maryam Horiyat, follows Dr. Weston A. Price’s theories about root canal and is committed to whole-body health and understands the relationship between systemic infections that originate from oral infection – something that often happens after even “successful” root canal therapy. Thus, she usually offers alternative options to root canal therapy.
One of the optimal alternatives to root canal treatment, once the tooth is infected, is to extract the tooth with L-PRF and replace it with a metal-free zirconia implant. The good news is that our biological root canal removal procedure is more effective than ever because, with ozone/oxygen technology, we can clean the pulp with the application of ozone during extraction.
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The Structure of a Root Canal
At the center of your tooth beneath the white enamel and hard layer of dentin is a soft tissue called the pulp. Pulp is a collection of blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue, which help the growth of your tooth during its development. A fully developed tooth can survive without the pulp because the tooth continues to be nourished by the tissues surrounding it. Infection of the pulp can be caused by trauma to the tooth, deep decay, cracks, and chips, or repeated dental procedures.
Symptoms of an Infected Tooth
Damaged teeth that require root therapy are not always painful. Some of the symptoms are:
- Pain or Swelling of Face
- Swelling or Tenderness in the Nearby Gums
- Lingering Sensitivity to Temperature, Pressure or Touch
- Dark Discoloration of the Tooth
The Risks of Delaying Treatment
The risk involved with no treatment choices for an infected tooth may include:
- Pain and Swelling
- Gum Bleeding; Pus and Abscess
- Loss of One or More Teeth
- Mandible or Maxilla Bone Loss
- Systemic Infection & Damages to Organs
- Facial Deformity Due to Spread of Infection
What Is a Root Canal Therapy Process?
A DEEP INFECTION: Root canal treatment might be needed when an injury or a large cavity exposes the tooth’s pulp and the root becomes infected or inflamed.
An opening is made through the crown of the tooth to the Pulp Chamber.
Infected or inflamed tissues are tried to be removed; the accessible canals are cleaned.
Canals filled with a permanent insert rubber material, called Gutta-Percha cones. This helps to fills the dead space.
Opening sealed with temporary filling materials. In some cases, a post is inserted for extra support.
In some cases, a post is placed into the root next to the gutta-percha. This gives the crown more support.
A new crown cemented onto the rebuilt tooth.
Is Root Canal Therapy Painful?
No. Modern endodontic treatment is nothing like those old sayings! It’s very similar to a routine filling and in most cases, a root canal can be completed in two comfortable visits to the Endodontist’s office. Getting a root canal is relatively painless and extremely effective to save a dead tooth. You might be back to smiling, biting, and chewing, but is it healthy for your body to leave a dead tooth to stay connected to the rest of your body? The success of this type of treatment occurs in about 85% to 97%, depending on circumstances. If your tooth is not amenable to endodontic treatment or the chance of success is unfavorable, you will be informed at the time of consultation or when a complication becomes evident during or after treatment. We use local anesthesia to eliminate discomfort, but we also offer distinct types of sedation such as Nitrous Oxide and Oral sedation.
Conventional Root Canal Therapy (RCT) & Alternatives
Conventional and non-holistic root canal therapy is often recommended if the tooth pulp and nerves become infected or damaged. This may occur if injury or decay reaches deep into the tooth, past the outer enamel layer. When left untreated, this type of infection and disease may cause the tooth to die and necessitate tooth extraction.
To restore the health of the tooth and avoid the need for extraction, most traditional dentists will try to remove the infected and injured tissues from within the tooth, clean the tooth, and fill it with medicated materials. Then, they will then cap the tooth with a restoration, such as a dental crown.
To follow the International Academy of Oral Medicine Toxicology (IAOMT), our certified holistic dentist, Dr. Horiyat, recommends alternative options to root canal therapy.
The Drawbacks to Conventional Root Canal Treatments
Why Some People Say, “Don’t Destroy Your Health, Don’t Get Root Canal!”
Some dentists talk about root canals to save your natural tooth. The truth is when a tooth’s pulp and root are removed during root canal therapy, that tooth is dead; however, the infection can remain in smaller canals and tubules and constantly aggravative your immune system. It is well established that it is impossible to remove all the necrotic tissues (dead tissues) and bacteria inside a tooth during root canal therapy because the root canal cavity housing the tooth’s nerve, lymphatic tissue, and blood supply is not a straight tube. Thus, your immune system must continue fighting off chronic infection that is left behind in this anaerobic (oxygen-free) area, which will ultimately compromise your body. Remember your body is a series of connected systems and if they’re not working in harmony, the result is less than optimal health.
Root-canaled teeth are dead body parts that we allow to remain attached to our bodies. Where else in the body do we allow that to occur? NOWHERE.
Root Cause & Related Systematic Conditions
Holistic & Biologic Approaches to Root Canal
At Aria Dental, we focus on treating our patients with a myriad of dental concerns while preserving their overall health. We prefer to treat not only symptoms but also the root cause of oral and medical conditions from your mouth. We understand the philosophy that each tooth and its surrounding structures are intricately connected to the various organs, tissues, and glands in our body through the “Energy Meridian.” We are committed to whole-body health and understand the relationship between systemic infections that originate from oral infection – something that often happens after even “successful” root canal therapy. According to recent research in the world, it is proven to us that root canaled tooth could be the root cause of many systematic, autoimmune, and oral conditions since the hidden and silent infections could not only spread out through your circulatory system but also cause cavitation (jawbone infections). These changes in the vitality of the tooth and surrounding structures are both the fundamental reasons for chronic illness, inflammatory disease, enigmatic conditions such as chronic fatigue, cancer, and neurological problems like Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Thus, we provide minimally invasive techniques, ultra-biocompatible & non-toxic materials, superior & natural methods, proven holistic principles, and durable & long-lasting treatments with modern & innovative technologies.
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