Re: Root Canal On #31 - What Am I In For?


Patrick Melton wrote:
I've never been a fan of the dentist. I'm 27 years old. I'm a bit of a
baby - can't stand needles, pain, and I really psych myself out about
things. I was recently diagnosed with diabetes, so I'm getting better
with the needles, but the whole idea still creeps me out. And again, I
hate pain and the anticipation of pain.

In 2000, I went to the dentist for the first time in about 8 years. I
had 4 cavities filled and two crowns redone (#8 and #9 - yep, my two
front teeth). I busted them out in a playground accident when I was
little, and eventually had to get a root canal on #9. All of these
traumatic experiences probably are the reason for my uneasiness and
anxiety when it comes to anything to do with the dentist. My entire
experience in 2000 was good, though - sure I don't like the shots, but
it's just a pinch, and I got over it. The crown replacement went well,
the cavities got filled painlessly, and everything was a much better
memory in my mind.

Still, I failed to go to the dentist regularly, despite the fact that I
have dental insurance. I just put it off, and put it off, and before I
know it, it's 2006. I hadn't been to the dentist in 6 years AGAIN. And
to top it off, I don't floss - ever. One day in August I noticed by
feeling with my tongue on the back of #8 that there felt like a crack
or chip in the crown. So I went to the dentist. They confirmed there
was a small crack, did a deep cleaning on my teeth, and I've also had 4
more fillings since August. They again, were positive experiences
compared to my memories and the pain I had been telling myself would be
coming.

The last filling that I got was in #17 - the wisdom tooth. It was
pretty uneventful, except when I got the shot prior to the filling it
felt like he hit a nerve because after the slight pinch I've come to
expect and tolerate there was a very sharp, very real, very extreme
pain for a few seconds. This SUCKED. But I got the filling and that was
last Friday, and all is well, no pain.

The thing is, while I was there, they did an x-ray of the area of my
previous filling (I think to just check to make sure the bite was right
in that area) and they found another cavity on #31. He told me that is
close to the pulp of the tooth, and told me to go to an endodontist to
have it checked out to see if I would need a root canal, and told me I
probably would. However, on the referral slip he gave me it has
"Endodontic Therapy" checked instead of "Consultation and Diagnosis
Only". This leads me to believe he didn't have the heart to tell me I'm
definitely going to need one. My appointment is for next Tuesday and
I'm freaking out.

Before I get into this, I get it. Flossing is important. Regular
cleanings are important. I realize it, I get it, and I'm going to do
it. Floss nightly, checkups and cleanings every six months. It's free
and painless. Believe me, I'm going to do it. Lesson learned.

However I've got to get through this first. I have no idea what to
expect. It's #31 in the back so I'm bracing for another really painful
shot like I had on the last one. But I'm willing to go through that
because it lessens the pain for everything else. But tell me - what am
I going to experience? How much is this going to hurt? What exactly are
they going to do? This tooth is pretty much alive and well, and they're
essentially killing it, right? It sounds really painful. The cavity is
sort of near #30.

Again, I'm just freaking out. I want to know, plain and bluntly, what
they're going to do, what kind of pain to expect, how long I can expect
it for, how many visits it should take, how much it should cost (I only
have $450 more of coverage left over for this year), and anything else
you can tell me to comfort or prepare me. I want to scream! I want to
hear that once I am numb it's a fairly simple and standard procedure. I
want to hear that I wont have pain after. I want to hear that they do
this everyday and I have nothing to worry about. But I only want to
hear that if it's the truth!

http://www.toothwisdom.net/r.root_canals.html

http://www.integratedhealthpractice.com/treatment.asp#Root


ll root cancel fillings have the potential to casue bad health. This
is
because, althought the nerve has been removed, bacteria still colonise
in
the minute tubules of a tooth. These bacteria produce toxins which
enter the
body causing potential harm.
An area of residual infection which is left under the gum, usually
following, but sometimes a long time after an extraction can cause
problems.
Symptoms can be coincided with the energetic links to the body as well
as
localised problems.


http://www.zip.com.au/~rgammal/RCTframeset.htm


http://www.ericdavisdental.com/root_canals.htm


http://www.drshankland.com/rootcanal.html


http://webpages.charter.net/kyarbrough/rootcanals.htm


http://www.dentistry-toothtruth.com/faq.htm


http://www.cfsn.com/maz/


http://cnorman.best.vwh.net/blazing/dental.html


http://rheumatic.org/teeth.htm


http://www.zip.com.au/~rgammal/root_therapies.htm


http://zap.intergate.ca/root.html


http://www.dentistryholistic.com/education.html


http://www.karlloren.com/ultrasound/p25.htm

http://www.bikerchick.freehomepage.com/custom2.html

http://www.wholebodymed.com/library_education_details.php?pid=42


http://www.hallvtox.dircon.co.uk/hallvt.html


Root Canals. A tooth has miles of tiny canals running through the root.
A
dead
or root filled tooth will have bacteria in these canals. There is no
way of
removing the bacteria once they are in there.


http://www.toothwisdom.net/


Toxicity from Root Canals


The next subject to be discussed are root canals and their possible
source
of
toxicity. Approximately twenty five million Americans undergo root
canal
therapy every year in an effort to prevent the loss of teeth that have
abscessed. The root canal is the left portion of the tooth which houses
the
vital organs such as the nerve and blood vessels. The dentist endeavors
to
clean and sterilize this canal and fill it with a sterile, non toxic
inert
material. This usually renders this tooth serviceable and non painful;
however,
the entire inner hard core of the tooth is made of dentin which has
several
million dentinal tubules. These tubules allow the circulation of
lymphatic
type
fluid to circulate from the vital organs of the root canal to the
outside of
the tooth. This is a viable circulatory phenomenon which has a purpose.
It
services the periodontal ligament as well as the sensory aspect of the
nerve
and blood centers in the root canal. If the body chemistry is healthy,
the
flow
of lymphatic fluid is from the root canal to the outside of the tooth.
This
creates an irrigation for the tooth and usually prevents the
accumulation of
plaque to form. When the body chemistry is not healthy, then the
circulation
is
from the outside of the tooth to the inner root canal. This allows for
no
irrigation, but rather an accumulation of plaque to form. There are
many
more
reasons for maintaining the integrity of the circulation in the
dentinal
tubules. Root canal therapy completely destroys this integrity, and
what
happens to the non-circulating fluid in these tubules? This fluid as it
ages
becomes stagnant and becomes a toxic substance. This porous structure
now
becomes a septic mass emanating poisons into the body. Is this what you

want?
Mercury amalgams are said to be the caskets of the body. Root canals
are
said
to be the cadavers of the body.


I do not recommend root canals for anyone. Each individual has a right
to
their
decisions. Many people simply do not wish to lose a member of their
body. I
respect this, and I always discuss the consequences.


The next area of discussion is whether the root canal filling actually
sterilizes the apical end of the tooth. There are so many lateral
canals at
the
root end of the tooth where bacteria can harbor that it is unlikely
that a
complete aseptic condition exists. This, however, is a debateable
subject.
Again, the complete acceptance of root canal therapy as a viable
substitution
for extraction is completely and whole heartedly supported by organized

dentistry. You are in violation of the code of ethics if you speak out
against
root canal therapy. When I was a practicing dentist, I always let the
patient
make that decision after explaining all pros and cons.


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:



California Judge Approves Landmark Warning on Mercury Use in Dentistry.
(San Francisco, CA) - For the first time anywhere, dentists will be
required to post a warning about the dangers of mercury in their dental
fillings. A California Superior court judge finalized the language for
the warning to be posted in dentists' offices here today.
The warning will read as follows:
Notice to Patients, Proposition 65:
Warning on dental amalgams, used in many dental fillings, causes exposure
to mercury, a chemical known to the state of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Root canal treatments and restorations including fillings, crowns and
bridges, use chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has studied the situation and
approved for use all dental restorative materials.
Consult your dentist to determine which materials are appropriate for your
treatment.
The exact language of the warning was argued and then finalized before
Superior Court Judge James A. Robertson II between the California Dental
Association, the largest constituent organization of the American Dental
Association and Attorney Shawn Khorrami (Cor-ahm-mee). The agreement
requires its member dentists to warn patients about the toxic dangers of
mercury dental fillings and root canals. The agreement also allows non-CDA
dentists to opt in to the agreement and post the warning.
The warning is the result of a lawsuit filed by The Law Offices of Shawn
Khorrami on behalf of As You Sow, a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to
advocacy and activism in the public interest.
"This is the first admission by organized dentistry that amalgams pose a
potential health risk," says Shawn Khorrami, lead attorney. "The only
problem is that it's about 100 years too late."
This California consent judgment follows on the heels of recent lawsuits
filed in Georgia, Texas, Ohio and Los Angeles, California charging that
mercury fillings placed in a woman's mouth contributed to the autism of
her child, as well as lawsuits in Maryland, California, and New York
charging the American Dental Association with misrepresenting amalgam
dental fillings as "silver." The lawsuits basically allege that such
fillings actually contain approximately 50% mercury by weight. They cause
continuous, daily exposure to mercury and, thereby pose substantial health
risks to certain users. Mercury, a highly toxic substance, is the most
widely used substance in dental fillings today.
The use of mercury-based thimerosal in vaccines also has been the source
of the recent controversy in the Homeland Security legislation.
Khorrami filed the lawsuit against Roger Fieldman D.D.S., Inc., the
Citadel Dental Group, Inc. dental offices, dental laboratories and
private dental schools and training programs with more than nine
employees. The suit won the enforcement of Proposition 65, Safe Drinking
Water and Toxics Enforcement Act [Health & Safety Code § 25249.6].
Proposition 65 requires that a clear and reasonable warning be provided to
persons prior to their exposure to a chemical known to cause cancer or
reproductive harm. This statute lists mercury, contained in dental
amalgam, as a substance that can cause reproductive toxicity. The lawsuit
was based on the absence of warnings to patients treated with amalgam
restorative materials in dental offices.
The judgment on Proposition 65 mandates that all dental offices with more
than nine employees provide warnings on the dangers of Mercury dental
fillings to patients. Those in non-compliance could incur a fine of up to
$2,500 per day.
Press may contact: Jackie Gladfelter at 650-218-1856 or D. Infusino at
415-225-7970; call Attorney Shawn Khorrami at 818-947-5111.
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Jan

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