Comments on: Why do dentists still perform root canal therapy?

By: Dina

Dina — Mon, 09 May 2011 17:59:53 +0000

I had two root canals about a year ago and have been very sick since. My hair began to fall out and some turned gray beginning about a month after the procedures. My energy has declined greatly, and I’ve been getting sore throats often. There are many other symptoms that suddenly started after the root canals that I feel may be connected. I went to a doctor for bloodwork, and it indicated a high white blood cell count. I’m only in my early 20′s so this is all scary for me. I’m reluctant to have my teeth pulled because I don’t want to be toothless or have implants, but I think it may be my only option at this point.

By: Dr. Marvin

Dr. Marvin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:43:37 +0000

Any good dentist will listen to your concerns and explain all your options. We’d love to have you come out and visit us, but if a dental vacation is not in your plans, I would recommend you do a search for dentists in your area through iaomt.org (http://iaomt.org/patients/search.aspx), call the dentists you find, explain your concerns, and choose the dentists you are most comfortable with.

By: Carol Joyceb

Carol Joyceb — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:34:06 +0000

I had a root canal on #18 molar and it was covered with an onlay. Now, I feel like there is a “suction” like feeling when I am chewing on the upbeat. I feel as if there might be air or it is an improper fit. I no longer trust my dentist and do not know where to find a brilliant progressive dentist. I have read Root Canal Cover-Up by Meinig, and now I am worried sick about the permanent bacteria that reside as focal infections. I want my two root canals extracted, but cannot find a dentist who finds this acceptable. I live in zip code 19111. Can you help? I am listening to your audio now.

By: Dr. Marvin

Dr. Marvin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:36:47 +0000

I’m happy to hear you’ve had improved health after removing the amalgam fillings. How many did you have removed?

By: Roberta Baxter

Roberta Baxter — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:56:08 +0000

After many years of having constant mouth pain, and living with it, I decided to have some much needed dental work done. The options were numerous and I chose implants. I have much improved all around better health since those 2 implants. I attribute my change in health to getting rid of amalgams.