Yes: Has been used to disinfect root canals for decades.
Answered 10/1/2013
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Yes: Sodium hypochlorite is a staple in root canal therapy. Many of its properties assist in the disinfection of the root canal space. It is important however that the dentist maintain complete control of the environment (isolation) with a "rubber dam" thus preventing the bleach from going into the patient's mouth. Careful technique will provide patient with maximum safety.
Answered 10/1/2013
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Yes: It is essentially the same product but in a different concentration. Home bleach is 2%. The sodium hypochlorite used for root canal procedures is 5-10 percent.
Answered 12/19/2014
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Yes: It is ok for your dentist to use sodium hypochlorite.
Answered 9/30/2013
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You betcha: Sodium hypochlorite is the most widely used cleansing solution during root canal therapy. It is critical that safety measures (a rubber dam) are used to keep it out of your mouth or from going past the end of your tooth.
Answered 7/13/2014
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