In the past there was a great deal of concern about root canal danger. Some dentists believed that it was best to remove a dead tooth rather than doing endodontic therapy. Old methods of doing root canals lead to possible root canal complications since they were not effective in sealing the end of the roots. Years ago a root canal dentist avoided the last millimeter of every canal. This left dead and rotting tissue at the end of almost every root resulting in chronic dental infections.

          Modern Root canal therapy has dramatically improved and can not be compared to the barbaric methods used in the past. Ultrasonic equipment combined with antibiotic pastes are now used to clean out the microscopic ends of root tips and help avoid the chronic dental infections that a holistic dentist believed were the basis of root canal danger. New sonar locators find the exact end of a root without guessing. Dentists today remove all of the canal and seal with a biocompatible material not available years ago.

          Medical evidence shows that dental infections are the primary source of many medical problems. A root canal infection is serious and can possibly kill. Fears about root canal danger are no longer an excuse for refusing root canal treatment. Times have changed. Keeping a dead tooth with an infection in your head only about three inches from your brain is not a good idea and you should seek dental treatment to prevent problems.

          The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. You are welcome to join our family of patients. We believe that the techniques and materials used today have much better addressed the problems of root canal therapy in the past. If you are concerned about root canal danger and would like a free dental consultation with Atlanta Dentist, Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky or Dr. Jeffrey Stephen Smith, call 404-874-7428 for an appointment.