Comments on: FAQ: Are Root Canals Safe? What Options Do I Have?

By: Dr. Marvin

Dr. Marvin — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 23:44:57 +0000

Everyone is so different… My suggestion would be to get second or third opinions about what your options are. Ask lots of questions and make sure you are comfortable with what the doctor recommends before you proceed.

By: Aradhana

Aradhana — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:53:45 +0000

Dear Dr. Marvin,
I just done my Root canal second time on the same tooth, i haven’t rad any of the information before, 1st time root canal they did with metal which causes pain and infection in 2 years, so here Dr suggest that i have to do it again, my concern is if i remove the tooth, what will be the problem i can face, as i feel i may have infection again in future, which will be more worst than not having the tooth.

Thanks
Aradhana

By: Dr. Marvin

Dr. Marvin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:57:17 +0000

The information on our site is there for a reason: we oppose root canals. Of course, everyone in entitled to their own opinion. My recommendation would be to read The Root Canal Cover Up by George Meinig and read some pro-root canal literature and find out for yourself.

We oppose root canals because of the potential to cause adverse health affects. That doesn’t mean every root canal will become infected. We just prefer to play it safe.

By: Denise

Denise — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:12:15 +0000

I just had root canal done on my front tooth, which showed signs of being dead about 5 years ago. It recently got really discolored, and it was DEFINITELY dead, so I decided on the root canal. Now I’m becoming nervous reading all of this stuff about health concerns due to root canals. Should I really be concerned?

By: Dr. Marvin

Dr. Marvin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:56:11 +0000

Hi Tom, thanks for the comment. I do not have anyone in New York, although you may want to contact Dr. Felix Liao in Falls Church, Virginia. If you do a Google search for his name you should find him without a problem. Let him know I sent you.

Good luck,
Dr. Marvin

By: TOM CONAHAN

TOM CONAHAN — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:51:41 +0000

Hi, I founf your web site so interesting. I am suffering and every body says it’s not a root canel. I even had Tri Gem surgery. I was wondering if you could recommend some one in tnr New York or New jersey who dals wirh this since I’m to far away. Thanks so much for your help.
Tom Conahan

By: Dr. Marvin

Dr. Marvin — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:42:39 +0000

Susan,

Good question. Most dentists and doctors believe that root canal therapy is great therapy since the goal is to keep the tooth functioning. I’m all about saving teeth except I don’t want to harm the body at the same time. That’s where our views differ.

If you have an existing root canal treated tooth, then I suggest you go to a biological dentist who knows a thing or two about root canals and extractions. First of all, extracting a root canal treated tooth is 10x more difficult to remove. These teeth are dry, brittle, and tend to break. They require removal of bone between the roots and many times the bone on the outside has to be removed to get access to clean out all of the diseased bone. We use a slow speed drill with a lot of water irrigation to clean out the site. We also scrape the socket 360 degrees around so that there pretty much isn’t a socket any more. We get good bleeding to form and scrape out any loose or “infected” bone with a spoon-like instrument. For food measure we use several irrigation syringes to clean everything out before we close it back up. We sometimes use collagen and also sutures to close up the site to avoid any food to get in and also to keep the blood clot stable.

Hope that helps.

Many people come from all over to get their teeth extracted here by our dentists. Don’t be afraid to travel for good dental work done right the first time!

Dr. Marvin

ps. did you ever get to the root cause of why your teeth are cracking? This is another area of misdiagnosis in the dental specialty.

By: Susan

Susan — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 08:10:36 +0000

What type of doctor/dentist can safely extract root canal teeth? After 17 years dependency on inhaled asthma steroids causing weakened bones and teeth, I’ve had 2 root canals due to cracked teeth. (I completely changed my diet 4 years ago and was dismayed that the diet changes eliminated my need for inhaled steroids. I stopped eating artificial ingredients, stopped drinking milk, started eating lots of fruits, vegetables, brown rice, beans etc. and less meat/poultry.) However, the steroid damage was done and I may experience more cracked teeth in the future no matter how careful I am. Regarding existing root canals, you emphasize that root canal removal must be done properly. Could you please explain? Thank you.

By: Dr. Marvin

Dr. Marvin — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 04:01:53 +0000

Prices for partials can depend on many factors, including the type of partial, the materials, and the dentist you go. They could range anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars.

By: Renzo Tejada

Renzo Tejada — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:26:40 +0000

I am very concern about this root canal that i got done a year ago. I must say that right after i got this done my general health has decayed dramatically. I am going to pull this tooth off for sure I am just concerned of how much would it’d cost me to get a partial?