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There is a resurgence of opinion from holistic doctors and dentists that root canals are unsafe and cause disease. what is the truth about this issue?
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See the AAE website: According to the American Association of Endodontists, root canal is still highly regarded as safe and a preferred method of saving teeth and bone from rapid erosion. Their website is rich with resources that explain the procedure and dispels many of the myths found in the lay press.
Answered 5/24/2015
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Root canals: How would one get rid of an infection within the interior of the tooth without a root canal? I am a physician - not a dentist. But I have had root canals due to tooth trauma and would have one in the future if it was medically indicated. I would prefer to get a root canal when feasible rather than losing the tooth altogether.
Answered 8/7/2014
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I've had facial pain a few years.Possibly started with a root canal.Multi meds,doctors,full extraction & still in severe pain.Dentist thinks it's a infraorbital nerve injury.Diagnosed by relief with nerve block.Can this be repaired?It's just to much?
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Tooth infection.On rodogyl. 10days.Root canal done.Still pain. Lnode by jaw swollen.Bone by ear near temple hurts.Do i need see a doctor not dentist?
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What is a holistic dentist? Why do they say that root canals are dangerous?
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Are root canals safe?heard that bacteria can get trapped and cause very bad things within the body.holistic dentist said better to pull tooth!
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