HOLISTIC ALTERNATIVE TO ROOT CANAL TREATMENT
In earlier times, a tooth afflicted with a nerve ailment would likely have been lost. However, modern dentistry offers a non-biological solution known as "root canal therapy" or "endodontic therapy." Through this procedure, your regular dentist can now salvage and preserve even severely compromised teeth, effectively alleviating symptoms like visible damage, tooth swelling, temperature sensitivity, or discomfort in the tooth and gum area. Despite common apprehensions surrounding root canals, the reality is that this treatment doesn't induce pain; rather, it eradicates it.
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According to the research of Hal Hugin, Watson A Price, and various holistic and biological dental groups, getting a root canal might not be the healthiest choice. When a tooth gets infected, it can make the inside part of the tooth and the area around it die. This means there's no blood flow, so medicine can't really reach the infection. This hidden infection could connect to your whole body and maybe cause some risks. That's why dentists who focus on a natural and holistic approach often suggest taking out the infected tooth using special therapies.
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Actually, lots of people come to us to remove their old root canals because they feel sick in ways that regular doctors and dentists can't explain. Their other doctors who consider natural approaches recommend taking out these root canals. They believe that these old root canals might be affecting their overall health. They've done their research, looked into things, and are sure that the main reason for their health problems is those root canals.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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To follow the International Academy of Oral Medicine Toxicology (IAOMT), our certified holistic dentist, Dr. Lebo, recommends alternative options to root canal therapy.
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THE DRAWBACKS TO CONVENTIONAL ROOT CANAL TREATMENTS
Why Some People Say, “Don’t Destroy Your Health, Don’t Get Root Canal!”
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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.
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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.
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HOLISTIC ALTERNATIVES TO ROOT CANALS
At LeBeau 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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