Root canals aren’t the most fun subject to discuss. But we have received so many questions about root canals and the positive options available that we feel it essential to discuss the issue.
For clarity, we prefer to write about positive solutions, rather than purely weighing the risks and downsides of whatever options remain available. (Like when pondering what to do if you already have a root canal…) However, that’s not always possible.
This is the second article in our root canals series. In case you missed it, you can read the first article, Understanding The Issues Of Root Canals, here.
Before we jump into the subject, I feel the need for a short disclosure. We share this information strictly for informational purposes only. We are not making any recommendations or offering any suggestions to how you should or shouldn’t handle your personal dental situation. We do hope that this information will empower you to know all of the options available so you can make the most informed decision possible.
Ultimately, each of us has to gather whatever information we can from whatever resources we find helpful in order to navigate the sometimes challenging terrain of dental issues.
Okay – let’s dive into the different options available if you have a root canal.
The Primary Risks With Root Canals
In order to do this subject the justice it deserves, let’s first lay down several primary risks that experts have brought to light about root canals. Last year, we interviewed Dr. Robert Gammal on the subject of root canals for our free online event, the HealThy Mouth World Summit. Dr. Robert Gammal is the creator of the movie Rooted, which documents the various risks of root canals (the reference page for the movie has over 250 entries!).
According to Dr. Gammal, the primary failures of conventional root canal therapy are:
1. It is impossible to clean out all the dead tissue from the canal of the tooth. Any dead tissue left in the body becomes gangrenous. The toxins that come out of gangrenous tissue are very harmful to the body and pose a threat to the immune system. Nowhere else in medicine would a physician suggest to leave dead tissue in the body.
2. It is impossible to sterilize the tooth, which leads to the dead tooth having lots and lots of space within it for disease-causing bacteria to proliferate. This is the enemy inside the gates of the body.
*Dental journals combine these two issues above clearly: “It is now known that complete sterilization of an infected root canal is very difficult to achieve, and complete removal of all pulp tissue remnants frequently is not possible.”(1)
3. Common protocol during root canal therapy is to place antibiotics into the canal. This antibiotic material only gets a short distance into the dentin tubules. The dental literature admits that this type of ‘semi’ application of antibiotics creates antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
4. Substances used to cleanse and seal the tooth are cytotoxic (kills cells) or even carcinogenic (causes cancer).
Ok, so there’s a quick recap of the risks of root canal therapy.
But if you already have a root canal, then what are your options?
1. Do nothing.
This is always an option. We can choose to care for our immunological health to our best ability, support our health and keep the root canal tooth in place. Keep in mind that despite all the information above, there are many dental professionals who argue that root canal therapy is a safe treatment.
One must reflect that life isn’t over because you have a root canal. Remember that primary to creating greater immunological health is our ability to manage our stress. While diet is fundamental, stress firmly takes its place as the number one factor in creating or destroying immune health. So, above all else, learn to manage your stress. If you find you are becoming stressed about your root canal, then stop reading for a few moments. Take a walk in nature with bare feet. Focus on the beauty around you for five minutes. Pray. Meditate. Take whatever action that helps you feel good. Do nothing. This is the number one thing each of us must do to reach optimal immunological health.
2. Have the root canal retreated using more thorough technologies.
This may be an option for certain people looking for a more tangible solution. According to Dr. Robert Gammal, if we were able to eliminate all the bacteria in the root canal (which using conventional methods is entirely impossible), this would be a major step forward. Dr. Gammal then states that he thinks we would see a great drop off in the side effects in the disease state from root canal therapy.
The best way we know to effectively eliminate bacteria during a root canal is to use ozone gas during the treatment. If a person already has a root canal, they could choose to have the root canal ‘retreated’ by a dentist who uses ozone gas in their clinic. Different than conventional drills or more recent technology that uses lasers to cleanse the canal, ozone gas will flow into the dentin tubules and can eliminate bacteria in the tooth. While we don’t know if ozone gas will completely cleanse the tooth, using ozone gas during a root canal treatment would reduce disease more effectively, reducing ‘thug bugs’. This article has a global database of dentists who use ozone in their dentistry practice.
Also, feel free to download our FREE Guide to Safe Dentistry, which explains what questions to ask to find a dental team who will work with you on your journey to greater oral health.
To take it a step further, the dentist could also reseal the canal using more biocompatible materials. This is to avoid the obvious risks from the conventional materials breaking down into dangerous compounds like ammonia, carbon monoxide, and formaldehyde. If you want to go this route, we suggest you first have a dental materials blood compatibility test completed. It’s around $300, and you only have to do it once in your life to find out exactly what dental materials irritate your immune system less than others. In this way, you could have materials that are in the ‘less irritating’ group from your biocompatibility test used to seal and fill the canal.
3. Have the root canal tooth removed.
Finally, if you have a root canal and want to know your options, this is our last solution: remove the root canal tooth. If you choose to have the root canal tooth removed, then it is very, very important to have it done properly.
If it’s true that the root canal tooth is a source point for disease-causing bacteria to enter the body, then having it removed properly is crucial. This ensures that the area is well cleaned out after the tooth is removed. Our research suggests that the dentist doing the removal should treat the situation as a surgical procedure. Dr. Gammal shared with us in the HealThy Mouth World Summit that he prefers to cut molars into parts so he can be very sure to remove all of the tooth. He also revealed that root canal teeth are feeble, and a root can easily break off during extraction. In this circumstance, the dentist has the choice to either leave the piece of root in place, which would be a dreadful choice, or go dig around for the tip–and that doesn’t sound like much fun at all.
From our other articles on root canals, you may recall that Dr. Weston Price embedded a root tip of a tooth that had been root canaled under the skin of a rabbit. It provoked the same cause of death that occurred to the human who had the root canal. So, having all the pieces of the dead tooth removed are crucial.
It’s best if the dentist approaches the extraction of a root canal very precisely, treating it as a potential surgical situation.
Another important step sometimes overlooked is the necessity clean the extraction site out completely after removing the tooth. There is a ligament, called the periodontal ligament, which tends to be a hot spot for infection. The procedure experts tell us they use a rounded burr tip on their drill to clean out the extraction site and remove any infected tissue, including the periodontal ligament.
Of course, if someone chooses to have the root canal removed, the follow-up question is, ‘What are the options to fill the gap?’
You can read our response to that question in the next article of the series, Options If You Have A Missing Tooth, here.
What have been your experiences with root canals? Which of the options above seem most helpful for your particular situation?
Please share this article with loved ones who may be looking for empowering solutions to their dental issues.
If you liked this article on root canals, then you may find great benefit from these related resources:
Understanding The Issues With Root Canals, Part One
Options If You Have A Missing Tooth
“My Dentist Says I Need A Root Canal. What Are My Options?”
3 Questions To Ask Your Dentist About A Proposed Root Canal
Is Thermal Imaging The Solution To Screen For Problem Root Canals?
Guide to Safe Dentistry [free eBook download]
1. Phillip Delivanis Oral Surgery 1981 Vol 52 No 4
Photo courtesy of: Creative Commons Root Canal Illustration Molar by Jeremy Kemp and Jellocube27. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
You need to do another article about questions to ask if you are getting your root canals removed. I have four and I plan on getting them removed.
Aloha Chezron,
Thank you for your comment!
In case you find them helpful, here are our other resources about root canals:
Understanding the issue with root canals, part one
The 3 questions to ask your dentist about root canals
Is thermal imaging the solution to screen for problem root canals?
“My dentist says I need a root canal. What are my options?”
I hope that helps!
Aloha! 🙂
If one already has root canals and in line for bacteria entering body. Does heal thy mouth or other product I think sunshine clean out bacteria or is there something else one can do to clean out bacteria? Thank you
Aloha Jj,
Thank you for reaching out to us.
We here at OraWellness aren’t medical or dental professionals, so we can’t treat, diagnose, advise, etc. Instead, what we can do is share information with you to help you become self-empowered on your journey. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s see what information we can share to help. 🙂
Our HealThy Mouth Blend can help to reduce harmful bacteria in the mouth. However, neither the HealThy Mouth Blend or our Shine Tooth Powder are designed to mitigate the potential negative side effects of root canals.
It’s our understanding that a big issue with root canals is that some dentists leave decaying tissue or don’t use proper techniques to kill off the bacteria before sealing the root canal. This decayed tissue and/or bacteria left under the root canal filling then has the perfect environment to continue to decay the rest of the tooth and create infections that can go undetected for a long time, since there is no longer a nerve in the tooth to provide pain as a signal that something is wrong and needs attention.
Ideally, if we get any dental work done (filling, crown, root canal, tooth extraction, etc.), we try to find a dentist who uses ozone in their daily practice, as ozone gas provides a much greater capacity to thoroughly cleanse the tooth than strictly liquid-based cleansing solutions. So, ozone gas can really help to ensure that there are no lurking pathogens that might be trapped in the area. Our blog entry, “3 reasons why you want your dentist to use ozone in their practice” explains more on this.
Here are our other resources on root canals, in case you’d like to check them out:
“My dentist says I need a root canal. What are my options?”
Understanding the issues with root canals
The 3 questions to ask your dentist about root canals
Is Thermal Imaging the Solution to Screen for Problem Root Canals?
Also, if you sign up to receive our Healthy Mouth World Summit for free, you can listen to an interview with Dr. Robert Gammal titled, “Dangers of Root Canals, Solutions if you Have One, and How to Avoid Root Canals Altogether!” that may contain some helpful information for you to consider.
Finally, here’s a podcast from the IAOMT that discusses some different ways to approach and think about root canals: Regenerative Endodontics & Controversy Over Root Canals
I hope that helps. Aloha! 🙂
Thank you for posting such great content.
This Post is really helpful for those who having a root canal.
Hopefully, you will keep posting such blogs. Keep sharing…
I just had my infected root canal removed today. I’m 24 and it’s been infected for a while and caused me swollen lymph nodes and my left ear gets clogged occasionally which is extremely annoying and I researched and found out that’s most likely why. I have a follow up in a couple of days and I’m gonna ask him about whether or not it’s been properly cleaned because I’m concerned about that. I didn’t go through all of this for nothing!! Hopefully everything is good.
Hello Will, Thank you for sharing your professional knowledge about RCT issues.
Unfortunately only now I found this very good and informative article were I have been already one Root Canal tooth 3 years ago and now suffering abscess in my gums above #14. I already undergone tooth x-rays and check up from some dentist in the Philippines and here in Germany but their comment are the same ” My root canal was in good done and no source of infections”. Since abscess only temporarily controlled by antibiotics i’m started worries. Now i felt pain from my left shoulder and vertigo every time when I lay down to my left side sleeping position.
I Planned to extract it when I go home to Philippines next month referring the checklist you’ve been sharing. Thank you very much for information.
I didn’t know that root canals were a source of disease-causing bacteria. My wife has a root canal that was done a long time ago, and she wanst to know what options she has. We will definitely visit a dentist so she can have it removed.
Hi I had a root canal done in the beginning of July and since then I’ve had unbearable headaches. I cry every day. I’m light headed all the time, I’m always dizzy and in pain. Could it be the root canal or is it too soon for the symptoms? I went to my doctor who only gave me Advil and ran some test and said Everything was ok.
Can anyone email me if you have had headaches soon after a root canal?
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Great article. but can you tell me how painful it is? because I think it very uncomfortable procedure.
What are the options to fill the gap,
Hi there ,
I find it really unnerving *pun intended?:/l* that I have dental insurance through my new job (no this isnt the nerve affecting part yet) which includes an endodontists name in my network who so happens to be the same one who did 3 root canals on me in 2010-2012 which come to find out all had failed not even 4 years after which was discovered through a check up exam through another dentist since I was now too broke to go to the same office that did 12,000 in work.
Anyhow , I could tell this endo did her darndest when performing the rc’s and was honest when the issue arose about the file tip breaking off while doing the rc.
I felt she cares and worked really really hard (but then who wouldnt for the money they make right?) But I got the sense she took pride in and cares about her patients.
Perhaps I was wrong or perhaps trying to contact her scared her for there was a big lawsuit (i found out about online after the fact) against her and another dentist who no longer is here he ran away back to another state after the lawsuit.
Anyhow the app for my dental plan gives an option to email a dental provider So i sent her a message saying the same thing i said about her here and let her know the bad news and asking her if she can do an apicpectomy i would prefer to have her do it.
This was a couple weeks ago. So far no word back.
I found another dentist.
Im hoping an apicpectomy will do the trick.
This root canal danger is no joke and nothing to ever take lightly.
I have been having systemic issues resembling blood disorders and even put me in the er in 2014 for a kidney infection that was the final straw for a while Anyhow. You can only do hard antibiotics for so long and the symptoms start all over again.
I just hope i dont have hodkins lymphoma or even non hodgkins
Aloha Carey,
Thank you for stopping by to share your story and frustrations with the system. Please do keep us posted of your progress.
just to add to my previous comment nothing is visible to the dentist other then the pain I am having
A couple of wks prior to this pain I had great anxiety at the dentist with a removal of a silver filling on the other side which had a hairline crack apparently. I regretfully decided to switch over to the white filling as it was not causing me pain. During the procedure the side of my tounge was cut same side as the filling that needed to be filed down I could not eat on my right side for a couple of wks and now I am having a problem with the left side molar. I saw a specialist who suggest the root canal based on the cold spray they use and my tooth pain
what bothers me is you would think there would be a way to kill the infection without all of this done?
I have a root canal scheduled
Question is the tooth is sore how do you get rid of the infection otherwise?
Also possible grinding was mentioned but they want to go ahead with the root canal
no signs of anything on the xrays
Please help… I am in a lot of dental pain and problem since December 2016.
In December 1 tooth is extracted but problems only got worse. Since February also my root filled tooth is painful and smelly. Now my dentist has scheduled extraction of the tooth for next week. I asked him if he will remove the ligament and clean the socket. He said that he will open up the gums to take the tooth out and he sais the ligament comes automatically with it.
Cleaning of the socket he will only do when he thinks this is necessary.
Also the root of the tooth is very long and going through the sinus.
I am so afraid that he doesnt do it right and something will remain. Unfortuntely in my country are no holistic dentists and I can’t chose for someone else to perform the extraction.
Should I take antibiotics? He said it is my choise. Please comment.
Hello Thanks for the information,
hey i’m in the middle of a root canal the first part is done, what should i do,
and what are my options ?
i would greatly appreciate some help, i had an appointment on July 5 2017 to discuss the issue, i have my next appointment on july 11so i need to have my mind made up by then.
thank you
Aloha Ben,
Thank you for reaching out to us.
Given your timing and situation, I think your only option is to complete the root canal. The only other option at this point would be a rather abrupt pivot and have the tooth removed. But since you’re still in the middle of it, I strongly encourage you to ask them to cleanse the canal super, super well. Ask what procedures they use to cleanse the site. Ideally, they use tech that employs sonic waves like a sonic jewelry cleaner (this type of tech is being used in RCT these days)
I hope this helps Ben!
Hi,thanks for all the information, really helpful, I have a root canal over 2 years ago and crown put on,now I’m having problem with that, it’s hurts and I’m on antibiotics, scheduled to get my tooth remove next tuesday.
Great information, thank you. Is it really necessary to remove the entire tooth? I thought the pulpa was the only problem?
I had a root canal in the past. For cosmetic reasons (discoloration) my dentist suggests a crown. For which the rootst from my tooth would be used as the building block I guess.
Very interesting and informative blog and about the dental issue and I must appreciate your work well done keep it up.
Thank you for posting such great content.
I was looking for something like this and I found it to be quite interesting.
Hopefully, you will keep posting such blogs. Keep sharing…
Thanks so much for sharing this.
Very well explain thanks for sharing this information
Hi everyone I got a root canal done last week the doctor finished and I have to go back to get the crown. I surely don’t want to do this again, not saying he was horrible he’s a specialist but they told me I need ANOTHER ONE. So my firm decision is going to finish the root canal and place the crown on and then going to get the second REMOVED. I know it’s a very serious decision but I just don’t want to do this again. Did my research and thanks to this article I feel much better considering extraction and down the road an implant then another root canal. If people ask I just say “my business my teeth my health” haha. You don’t owe answers to anyone!
I just have to share: I had two root canals done in 2011. I became ill one month later and by three months after I had a huge cyst/nodule on my thyroid. I was chronically ill for 5 years until I finally had those two root canal teeth removed last March 2016. I still have the odd reoccurring symptom of that illness especially when I push myself working very long days but I finally have my life back.
thank you for sharing well explained and helpful articles among us. However, keep in mind that most people only experience pain for a short amount of time. So, if you have a prolonged period of pain, don’t forget to contact your dentist immediately.
I had a root canaled tooth removed a number of years ago. I am pretty sure the root canal was not also removed. I never put in an implant (the tooth is in the back). So, now there is just a lump of gum there. I have chronic lyme disease. I also have a chronic clogged ear on that side (top left side is where tooth was and left ear is the problem). Could this be connected?Also, can a root canal be removed when the tooth is already gone? What do you suggest?
Thanks a lot for your very useful reply.
I have been having certain things that I can’t explain happen to me health wise. I’m slowly coming around to think it’s a root canal issue. I just feel like crap all the time now and that’s what seems to be the reoccurring theme on this bog as well. That root canal tooth is starting to bother me more and more I think it’s got to go. I need a molar removed. I was going to try to save it but it’s just not worth poisoning myself. I’m done with root canals period. Thank you for this blog post I’ve learned so much.
Thanks a lot for your crisp and very useful reply. I am planning to remove the tooth and before it I will make sure the dentist have provisions for laser/Ozone gas treatment.
Thank you once again for helping me to be a well informed patient.
Best Regards,
Gejo
I started to feel more sick after I read about the risks of root canal tooth. I wish I knew these information 10 years ago so that I would not prefer root canal therapy on my tooth #14. Short story, I have been having problems, a pain that comes and goes, in my root canal tooth and saw my dentist about it. Based on my x-ray, he said it looks like an incomplete root canal and he referred me an endodontist for a root canal re-treatment. At this point, I just want to get rid of that tooth but at the same time I am very scared of tooth pulling due to my TMJ disorder.
What kind of precautions I should take for an extraction to prevent TMD flare up? I researched that there are different type of tooth extractions. I am aware of it is my decision at the end. Any comments/suggestions would be highly appreciated. Thank you
Aloha Jessica,
Thank you for sharing your story with us. I’m sorry to hear that you had a root canal done only to find out that it was an incomplete root canal. In other words, not all dental procedures are done with the meticulous care necessary to complete the job even within the limited view of conventional dentistry. This is a very important assumption we all need to bring under critical consideration whenever we are thinking about receiving any dental (or medical) work. We want to assume that dentists/doctors are like machines and all do impeccable work, but this is far from the truth. Furthermore, believing this assumption can lead us to allow work to be done that results in something like what has happened to you.
Ok, off my soapbox…
So, you have many options.
1. You could have the tooth retreated. This can be successful IF you find a dentist who really, really, really knows what they are doing.
2. You could have the tooth removed. This should be thought through completely as once you choose this, there’s no turning back. And you really want to make sure that the dentist who does the procedure really knows what they are doing and cleans out the wound very, very well to avoid any diseased tissue from staying in the wound and being encapsulated under the gum tissue as it heals. This can cause cavitations, which are necrotic tissue in the jaw bone and are VERY real issues (despite conventional dentistry turning a blind eye to this subject).
May I suggest that rather than just have it pulled, you have it checked out with a thermal image? Then again, as I re-read your comment, you already have confirmation of problems from another dentist (who may be a gem given that they actually told you the truth that the procedure wasn’t done completely. This signifies to me that the dentist feels a greater need to tell the truth than to cover the backside of someone else in the industry.)
It’s possible that your TMD issues could be caused by the systemic inflammation most likely being generated from that incomplete root canal!!! Please tread carefully here and share with us as your story unfolds so we can all learn from one another…
Hello,
I have had a root canal since 1977 and after reading all the dangers, I would very much like to have it removed. I have no other fillings of any kind in my mouth. I live is Staunton, Virginia and have not been able to find a proper dentist to remove it. Could someone please refer me to someone close by? thank you so very much!!
Aloha Heidi,
Thank you for reaching out to us.
I hear you that you want to have your root canal removed and perhaps it’s what is needed. However, before taking this action which obviously cannot be reversed, we encourage you to have someone look at it to determine if there’s any problems lurking there.
Please take a look at our article about using thermal imaging to look for chronic inflammatory patterns. I think this technology can be a very, very helpful tool to identify if a root canal is causing systemic issues.
I hope this helps!
Thank you for the article.
I had the root canal therapy two weeks back with two sittings. It was not painful and I managed without pain killers and antibiotics as I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome. The crown has to be placed within few days. Meanwhile I started getting pain in the ears and I can’t properly open my mouth. This I intimated to the dentist when I went to take the measurement for the denture. I was advised some jaw exercises. After doing these and about a week more the pain persists and there is numb feeling at the back side of my head.
After reading the side effects and what I am undergoing now I wish not to put the crown though I have wasted my money and prefer extraction only. I don’t want to take any chance of further infection and trigger degenerative diseases.
But how can I make sure extraction is done properly?? Is there any test to ensure that there is no periodontal ligament decay?. Since the nerves are cut will I be able to feel the pain around the tooth? I am allergic to the absorbable sutures and can use only removable ones. Is it necessary to put stitches?? Being in India I don’t think we have qualified biological dentist.
What is the way to ensure a proper extraction of a root canal tooth??
Even I don’t want to keep any implants as I am allergic to many materials.
Please help
Aloha,
Thank you for reaching out to us. I’m sorry to hear about your situation.
The game to having a tooth removed safely is to make sure that the dentist does the following 3 points:
1. The dentist must remove every bit of the tooth. If a chip breaks off, the dentist must go get it.
2. The dentist must remove the periodontal ligament from the socket as well as the tooth.
3. The dentist must thoroughly cleanse the socket for any infected tissue. Ideally, they would use ozone gas for this. Laser treatment can be effective too.
The risk is infected tissue will remain in the socket and the wound will heal over the infection. This can lead to complications in the future at that site.
I hope this helps and you find a quick healing path for your discomfort!!
Thank you again for asking us. We are honored to be part of your path!
I have to get a root canal between my two bottom molars. (18-19)
HOw bad will it hurt?
My sister wants to get root canal as she has severe pain in her tooth, but your article clearly says that there are so many downfalls of root canal. Please suggest me what should we do?
Aloha Tom,
Thank you for stopping by. I’m sorry to hear about your sister’s situation.
We can’t make recommendations. I’m sure you realize that. I would encourage your sister to research the situation fully prior to making an decisions regarding her path. It’s a challenging situation as most of the time that a person is told they need a root canal, they have some pretty heavy mouth pain too which can provoke a quick, uninformed decision.
We wish you and your sister well on your journey. We hope our articles and resources help you along your path.
Do you have a list of Holistic dentist that Safely remove the root canal teeth?
Aloha Linda,
Thank you for reaching out to us. Depending on where you live, we might know of someone who would be better than most conventionally trained dentists.
To help you get started, please check out the following free resources:
An article with several databases of dentists who are going to be more holistic and whole body oriented.
Also, be sure to check out this article on questions to ask your dentist about root canals
We hope these help you!
I recently had a root canal after one of my teeth cracked (which was VERY painful) and then broke in two! The alternative was to have my tooth removed and then down the line to have a dental implant. I did a little research on both of these subjects and I can’t imagine why anyone would want to go down this route due to a) the expense – in the UK these cost around £3000 per tooth!! b) the hassle – implants take months to be fitted and don’t always last. I chose to save my tooth – it is now half a tooth but to my mind still better than an implant. And my smile is complete for now at least.
Good for you Kate.
Given the circumstances you describe here, I think I would have made the same choice as you.
There are lots of unknowns still around the subject of implants.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your story with us.
I had trouble with my root canal tooth and dentist took out the inside material of my tooth while I was supposed to meet someone for an implant but covid came and I didn’t do anything. Since 2019, I kept my tooth. If the organic matter of a tooth is removed and the only thing that remains is the enamel, my tooth should be inert, why not keep it rather than making an implant? Will it affect the jaw bone ? Can the tip of the root be infected and I really have to remove it? How can I know if there is a problem or not? Thanks for your wonderfull website
Aloha Daphnea,
Great questions!
We here at OraWellness aren’t medical or dental professionals, so we can’t treat, diagnose, advise, etc. Instead, what we can do is share information with you to help you become self-empowered on your journey. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s see what information we can share to help. 🙂
Even if you’ve been told that the organic matter of a tooth has been removed, there could still be some remaining decaying tissue and bacteria because some dentists leave some decaying tissue and/or don’t use proper techniques to kill off the bacteria before sealing the root canal. This decayed tissue and/or bacteria left under the root canal filling then has the perfect environment to continue to decay the rest of the tooth and create infections that can go undetected for a long time, since there is no longer a nerve in the tooth to provide pain as a signal that something is wrong and needs attention.
Ideally, if we get any dental work done (filling, crown, root canal, tooth extraction, etc.), we try to find a dentist who uses ozone in their daily practice, as ozone gas provides a much greater capacity to thoroughly cleanse the tooth than strictly liquid-based cleansing solutions. So, ozone gas can really help to ensure that there are no lurking pathogens that might be trapped in the area. Our blog entry, “3 reasons why you want your dentist to use ozone in their practice” explains more on this.
In the meantime, here are the rest of our resources on root canals, in case you’d like to check them out:
“My dentist says I need a root canal. What are my options?”
Understanding the issues with root canals
The 3 questions to ask your dentist about root canals
Is Thermal Imaging the Solution to Screen for Problem Root Canals?
Also, our free Healthy Mouth World Summit includes an interview with Dr. Robert Gammal titled, “Dangers of Root Canals, Solutions if you Have One, and How to Avoid Root Canals Altogether!” that may contain some helpful information for you to consider.
Finally, here’s a podcast from the IAOMT that discusses some different ways to approach and think about root canals: Regenerative Endodontics & Controversy Over Root Canals
I hope some of this info helps as you ponder what’s best for you and your body. Aloha! 🙂
I have finally found a dentist I think I can trust ( his website even has a link to your blog) and will have my first appointment on Thursday. I have 2 root canals which I need to have examined for infection. My question today is for my son who also will be having an appointment that day. He has an infection surrounding the root of his tooth. Although the root looks perfectly sound in the X-ray, he has been told by a few dentists and doctors to have a root canal done. I do not encourage him to take that route as I know what damage can occur collaterally, and also because the tooth seems otherwise fine. He has been attempting to deal with this issue for about 3 years now, seeing a naturopath, as the infection travelled from the surrounding tooth area to outside of his mouth, on his cheek. He has had an open wound that hasn’t healed for almost three years. He went to see a plastic surgeon a few weeks ago and she was horrified, and confused. She couldn’t understand how he wasn’t seriously ill, or dead by now, having that open wound for so long!
Do you have any thoughts on how to approach this appointment, or therapies to consider? Thank you so much for your positive presence in this arena.
Aloha Lindsay,
Thank you for reaching out to us.
Hmm, this is a tricky one for sure. I really don’t know how I would lean if we were in your shoes. On one hand, an open wound in the head isn’t anything to mess with. And I agree that avoiding root canals is generally wise.
I rest in knowing that you believe you have found a dentist who can really help. I can say from experience, having a dentist who you really feel is ‘in your corner’ is a huge blessing. We still owe it to ourselves to question their suggestions, but if they really have the ‘right’ attitude, they will welcome the questions of their reasoning. After all, if their reasoning is based in research and clinical experience (not just what they were taught), they should be able to calmly and easily explain their perspective without any bullying or leaning on their professional status.
So, when asking questions at the office, stay really, really present with how they respond to your questions. Do they welcome questions? Do they somehow silently try to make you feel wrong or a pest for asking? Trust your sense and let that guidance lead you whether you allow the office to treat you and your son.
I hope this helps!
Does anyone know where I can have root canal teeth removed near Jupiter Fl?
Aloha Larissa,
Thank you for reaching out to us.
We have an article on our site here that offers several databases that can help you find a dentist more qualified to help.
Here’s a link to the article…
We hope that helps!
I live in Jupiter as well Larissa. Did you take any action with your teeth yet? What problems are you having that are motivating you towards extraction? Im still trying to figure out if extraction is best option at this point. Where do you go from extraction? Implants are not without problems. Bridges are either weak or destroy adjacent teeth.
I’m glad to read this after root canal treatment followed by four years of tooth and face pain (can’t provide all the lengthy details here). Two dentists and four ‘specialists’ and still no result whatsoever. One performed an apicectomy as the original treatment had gone too far up and into bone. New ‘specialist’ says the cap of this apicectomy is not in the right place. It’s like 4 years of constant toothache and nursing it day and night! I just want it all removed and let nature do whatever it wants. Will I be able to find someone to agree to this and will they do it properly!!! I live in Wales,UK.
Aloha Karen,
Thank you for reaching out to us. I’m sorry to hear about your situation and all you’ve been through.
Given that you are based in UK, I strongly suggest you reach out to Dr Julian Holmes, a dentist who spends part of his time in the UK, and ask him for a suggestion of who to go to. Dr Holmes is a world class expert on using ozone in dentistry. If you choose to go this route you suggest here and have the original work removed, ozone would be a critical component to have it done ‘right’ from our perspective.
If you understand what you want done and be willing to say ‘no thank you’ when faced with a professional who is telling you that it has to go a different way, you can most definitely find someone who will agree with your plan and help you achieve it.
We hope this helps Karen. God bless you on your journey!
My root canal tooth started collapsing and breaking down about 2 years ago. This was a few years after it was first done. Two years ago I developed Graves Disease ans severe hyperthyroidism. A goiter came up fast which I had removed in November 2015. Unfortunately and unusually from a microscopical peice left behind a new peice grew and by may 2015 I had it removed . They found a inactive cancinova in the biopsy and said I was unique to have it in one thyroid extraction and not the other. I only just saw a chinese tooth chart two weeks ago on Facebook and my bad tooth relates directly to thyroid! So since then I find out all this and as you can imagine my tooth is booked to be extracted tomorrow. It will be interesting to see if my eye inflamation improves
Aloha Edmonds,
Thank you for sharing your story with us. We are so sorry to hear about the health challenges you have faced. We share your interest how your eye (and thyroid) will feel once you have the tooth removed.
We hope that your words and story here can help others to avoid the same health challenges you have faced. Thank you again for helping others by sharing here with us.
Aloha
Will, I had a bridge done on my lower molars and not long after that (I think in about 3 months) I experienced lot of pain in the back molar so the dentist said that I need a root canal. At the time I did not know any better so I had it done. This was about 20 years ago.
So he drilled through the bridge and did it. Not long after that , maybe a year or two, I started to have pain in my shoulders , but it never occurred to me that it could be my teeth.
Now 20 years later after going to many doctors, they tell me that I have rheumatoid arthritis.
After reading all kinds of books on health and teeth, I believe that this was caused by that root canal, especially since last month I went to a new dentist and after having
X rays, she said that I have an infection under that tooth and it was probably smoldering
there for years. She wants to take the tooth out but I have read in past few days about the ozone therapy and since I do not have pain could the ozone therapy be done without redoing the root canal itself, as just treat the gums from the side without drilling?
Thanks, Peter
Aloha Peter,
Thank you for sharing your story with us. I’m sorry to hear that the discomfort in your body that could have been caused by the dental work so many years ago. I think much of the world will never know if the autoimmune conditions (like RA) that show up in our lives are due to unknowingly consenting to dentistry that was performed by professionals practicing dentistry and not understanding the whole body nature of dentistry.
I’ve read some about being able to treat conditions like what you describe via ozone injections around the tooth in question. I don’t know the success rate of this option to provide you any thumbs up or down about the idea however.
The specific challenge you are faced with is the root canal is one of the anchor teeth of a bridge. So, if you have it extracted, you lose not one but two or three teeth. This is a big decision Peter. I want to add my two cents to the information you use to make your decision in this way.
If you decide to ultimately have the tooth/bridge removed, there is no guarantee that the arthritis will go away. Although the initial insult to your immune system may have come from that root canal in question, now that the immune system has become hypersensitized (thus the autoimmune condition of RA), removing the ‘thorn’ that initiated the issue may not resolve it. I just want you to know that up front and not make the mistake of assuming that by removing the tooth the RA will go away. It may but it may not.
In the end, you’ll know the right decision.
I hope that helps Peter! Thanks again for asking for our input!
Nice read. Can someone tell me if the area clears up after root canal treatment since this article says it’s impossible to clear all the dead tissue away. I have 2 root canal treatments. Is it possible to check if it’s cleared away. I haven’t had or got any problems with mine but be good to know as I don’t want this affecting my health. Thank you graham
Hello, I’d like to share my recent experience with a root canal molar that I just had extracted on May 8. First a little background on myself. I am a 41 year old male living in the southbay Los Angeles area. I work in real estate development for low income families, and am also a professional race car driver competing in a sports car series called the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge.
For the past several years, I have had sinus issues. Specifically, with my left maxillary sinus. After an MRI, CT scan, and several x-rays, the same problem kept popping up. There is a rather large cyst in my left maxillary, accompanied by excessive mucus. I also had a persistent irritation in my left eye that felt like a light burning / pressure sensation. This problem not only kept me from breathing freely, but also kept my left eye from moving properly. Sometimes my eye would take a split second longer to focus on an object than my right eye, which would leave me with a persistent feeling of being slightly disoriented.
I had long suspected that my sinus / eye troubles was related to my previously root canaled upper left molar #21, which is adjacent, and drains into, the left maxillary sinus. After several visits to various reputable dentists in Manhattan Beach, I was told on many occasions that this root canaled molar was not a problem. It did not show any infection on any of the x-rays done, and I was advised to keep it in and that it was not likely the problem of my sinus issues, although it was still a possibility I was told.
After finding no resolution to my issues for several years, I finally decided to bite the bullet and have the tooth removed last Friday. I am ecstatic to report that I think I have finally found the solution, at least in part, to my issues. The persistent pressure / burning sensation I had been feeling in my eye has subsided significantly to where I no longer feel burning, and the eye moves more freely and easily. The constant clicking in both of my ears every time I swallowed is now only happening for half the day instead of every time I swallowed. I am breathing through my nose better. Overall I just feel a little better. I am so happy I am feeling better and I can’t tell you!
My experience is enough for me to steer clear of root canals from now on. I am sure everyone’s experience and / or tolerance is different. I for one find it unsettling that this tooth had been causing me problems for many years and that it was very difficult to tell with x-rays or doctor’s advice that it might actually be a problem. At first, I was a bit skeptical about the bad things you read online about root canals. Seemed to me there are some snake-oil sales types that are pushing these ideas. But now, it is clear to me that this tooth was causing me a lot of problems and no one, including many reputable professionals, had any idea what was happening.
Thanks for reading. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I am happy to share this experience because I believe we all in the midst of a discovery process that will change our perception of what many of us have believed to be a reasonable and safe form of dental care in the root canal.
Aloha Christian,
Thank you SO much for sharing your story with us here. Time will tell how many people you will help simply by sharing your story here.
I’m so glad that you feel that removing the tooth was the right thing to do. It can be a tough decision and sometimes, one isn’t so fortunate feeling that it was the right decision.
Welcome to dental self empowerment Christian. Way to go listening to your gut on what needed to happen to better support whole being health/wellness!
Thank you again for sharing with us.
Aloha!
Christian – How has everything healed where you had the extraction? Exactly one year ago I had my first root canal; bottom left molar, and about a week later the vision in my left eye began to deteriorate… for the past year I have been visiting eye specialists and every time I mention that I think this is related to the root canal, they tell me it’s not. I KNOW it is, because it came on so suddenly out of nowhere, right after the RCT! My ONLY worry in removing the tooth now is that I may cause more significant damage to my eye or my gums. What has your post-extraction experience been within the jaw itself and your eyes?
Thank you for your sharing your story! I have one question though – was your root canal tooth extracted the way it was described in this post (the way holistic dentists recommend – with peridontal ligament removal, proper cleaning etc) or did you just trust your dentist to do it the ”normal” way?? I’m about to have my root canal tooth extracted tomorrow and Im worried my dentist won’t do it the way it should be done…. 🙁 Please text back ASAP if possible
Aloha Jo,
Will here. I suggest that before you go into your appointment, you write out some questions/suggestions/requests you have for your dental team. For example…
1. Remove all periodontal ligament while removing all tooth tissue.
2. Inspect the socket, in particular, looking for any signs of infection in the surrounding soft tissue and underlying jaw bone.
3. If any infection is found, please carefully remove any infected soft tissue.
4. If any infection is found in the jaw, please use a round burr drill tip and clean out any signs of infected bone tissue before closing up the wound.
This way, you can walk in with your list. You don’t have to remember it. You can read it if you want or just hand it to the dentist stating, “I’d like to quickly discuss these points before we start and hear from you that you will do the following today.”
It can just be too much to expect that we remember all the points we want to bring up. Like a written ‘birth plan’ for a family going into a birth experience, having written notes helps SO much.
I hope this helps you Jo. Also, be kind to yourself as you transition through this. I know it’s not an easy or light decision. It is losing a tooth, which can be upsetting. So, be gentle with yourself. 🙂
Nice article! There are a lot of information on the internet saying different things about Root canal and different procedures but for me i would go and consult my local dentist before i take anything into consideration.
ROOT CANALS – Left upper 1st and 2nd molars – #14 and #15.
Looking at the Meridian chart I see that these teeth effect the thyroid and the parathyroid. I have root canals on both of these teeth. Around 1999 I had a root canal on #15 without too many problems except that the crown fits very tightly against the bone behind it. A few years later I had to have an antibiotic inserted behind that tooth because of some irritation there. That “irritation” showed on x rays. Years later (around 2005) I had a root canal on #14 and that one gave me lots of pain and swelling for quite sometime. Last year I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. I have a gland that has been swollen for years on the left side of my neck next to the thyroid. I also developed tinnitus since the last root canal and I am battling eczema. I have often thought that my issues have stemmed from the last root canal. Interesting that those teeth are associated with the thyroid and parathyroid glands. I never knew that until I looked at the Meridian chart today. At the moment I am not having any pain with the root canals and I think it is because I have been doing oil-pulling with coconut oil. Any time I start to have any discomfort with those root canals I do an oil-pull and it helps a lot. I should do it more often. I would like to go to a biologic or holistic dentist to have a couple remaining amalgam fillings removed and ask about having my root canals cleaned with ozone if possible. I am very afraid to have them pulled since I took Boniva in 2005 for almost a year. One of the possible side effects of Boniva is necrosis in the jaw bones. Boniva never leaves the body. Anyone who has taken Boniva should think twice about extractions and make sure your dentist knows you have taken it.
Aloha Charlotte,
Thank you for sharing your story with us! We hope that others will read it and benefit from your willingness to help others by sharing your experience. You are definitely not the first person who has shared with us that systemic auto-immune conditions and potential relationship with root canal teeth. Once we have enough pieces to the puzzle, it just makes sense, doesn’t it?
Thank you and Aloha!
Would it help for my mercury-filled amalgam to be replaced by a resin or ceramic filling?
Aloha Adrian,
It’s really up to you after gathering any necessary info to make an educated choice. Once we gathered enough info, that’s the choice we made. There’s just too much science behind the fact that mercury off gasses from amalgams 24/7. That’s simply a fact. When you put that fact with one other fact, that mercury is one of the most toxic substances on the planet, it just made sense for us to safely have all metal removed from our mouths.
I hope that helps! 🙂
Does root canal and it’s fillings go away with teeth extraction?
Yes, when a person chooses to have a tooth extracted, the root canal and any filling in the tooth are removed.
Truly instructive blog. Till now i was unaware with the needful protocols and details of root canal therapy. These details were necessary for me as my grandmother is under root canal treatment in a well known Dental hospital in Oshawa, Canada. After reading this blog, now i’m explicit on what root canal is all about. Thank you for imparting the information through this blog.
Aloha David,
We are so glad you found benefit from our writings! Hearing from folks like you makes all the work worthwhile. 🙂
We pray that your grandmother does well with her treatment.
i have been reading your your comment….very interesting.. i a currently dealing with my own issue with rtc.. and nerve dead pain.. i had bilateral tkr recently and just had a crown and rtc on back lower moller fail…it was done almost 20 years ago..the pain was terrible…had xrays and examination at my dentist… he felt that there was no abscess or infection… but that the nerve in the tooth was dying…???…i thought when they do rtc the nerve is already dead and removed??? anyway of course i was confused..but with my tkr issues i need to make sure i did not get infection from that failed tooth…my options was to have another root canal…or have extraction.. i am wondering would it be a big issue to just extract..an just leave open .. because tooth is very back moller??..i have 3 other crowns ..on next to the one i’m going to extract..and one on outher side back lower and upper back moller..would it be an issue to eventually extract all over a long period of time to allow complete healing..then have a denture device made to replace extracted teeth.. this way i eliminate possible sites of bacteria..that could be harmful to my tkr and not have to ever worry about possible infections from those sites of rtc i had done years ago??? question i have is what if i pulled them do i really need to replace them?? because they all are the upper and lower back molars..i’m 58 yrs old would it be that big of issue in regards to the health benefit i get by elimination of potential infection sites that could travel to my prostheses in my knees….please discuss and give opinion…thank you
Aloha JC,
Thank you for stopping by. I have to start by sharing that we can’t help diagnose or advise anyone with their dental issues. What I do when someone like you asks for my opinion is simply to share with you what I think I would do if I were in your shoes. Please do you own research and due diligence.
If your gut is telling you that it wouldn’t be a big deal to lose a tooth or two, then trust that. The fact that it’s the last molar in your mouth does make it less important in some way. However, I really don’t like the idea of losing any teeth if at all possible. However, as you know, your points about the potential risks of systemic infection from the dead tooth exist and are warranted of sober consideration.
There’s nothing wrong with leaving a gap provided that you realize that the teeth will shift if there isn’t anything ‘holding the space’ where the tooth was. Yes, the bone under the extracted tooth will diminish some, but that’s normal given there would no longer be the demand for the bone to maintain density at that site.
I hope this helps you see your way along your path JC.
Aloha!
Hello
I had a root caneldone 4 years ago the denist never completed the root canel
according to him it was too difficult for him to finish it.
That being the case, why did he start it. Not difficult to guess $$$$$$$
He claims to have refered me to a spealists, his duty to arrange.
No record of this is recorded, on my records.
Medical Practitioners are required to keep acurate records, theres nothing
I went back a couple of times to see the guy to get accountability, he doesnt
Want to talk about what he hasnt done, I am too blame for his errors
He is now refusing to acept liabity for what he hasnt done.
Also he warned me of dangers of not having tooth capped, unacceptable.
I have been sick for 4 years now, Dr has been trying to source, why ? And
Ive been very sick, with just about everything you can think off my
Immune system is failing been having masstive pains in my head sore muscles
Lost over 10kg in weight, having trouble drinking eating glands swollen up
Been fainting for no apparent reason, and the list goes on.
As there is no proof to prove root canels actually work, only the oppsite
Then the only basis is $ easy money for denist, bottom line.
I would like to sue the denist, but as this is bigger than just the denist
A class action against, against denist Association, would be a good starting
Point, its alright for them to not inform me of dangers before starting
Process, not fully informed, but then not to finish the work, and tell me of
The even greater danger he is knowingly and intentionally placing under, with
Out a word.
Denist are causing so much harm in ourcommunity’s to so many people, so much
Harm caused by so few to many
Aloha Andy,
Thank you for stopping by to share your story with us. I’m sorry you’ve had such a tough time with this one. While I hear you, I really encourage you to not throw all dentists ‘under the bus’. There are many excellent dentists who can be an awesome help. The game is finding them. There are dentists and medical doctors in NZ who are aware of the whole body connection of dentistry.
The bottom line, you must not give up hope. For once we give up, we have lost and given in. Keep searching for answers. Drop the dentist who wronged you and move on to someone who is willing to help you resolve your circumstance.
I hope that helps.
The perception of root canals being painful began decades ago but with modern technologies and anesthetics, root canal treatment today is no more uncomfortable than having a filling placed. In fact, a recent survey showed that patients who have experienced root canal treatment are six times more likely to describe it as “painless” than patients who have not had root canal treatment.
Thank you for stopping by to offer your input here.
I don’t really think the issue is one of local pain or not. After all, conventional dentistry considers a ‘failed’ root canal one that still is painful after the procedure. It’s more a question of the implications to the health of the whole body that leaving dead tissue in the body can provoke.
Please share more info if you have research to show different than this general concern we have.
Thank you!
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I have known that I have had a problem as I have had 2 root canals done on the same tooth. As I type this, I feel pain. Worse than that, I was shown an image of a dark area in the jaw bone region and the dentist suggested at the time it was due to infection. I do not choose to live this way. I understand it gets dicey when you talk about removing a tooth for replacement purposes, but I would rather be healthy. And yes, I have the array of problems associated with auto-immune disorder. I had considered that tonsil being taken out as, of course, that is the side that becomes infected if it be allergies, or cold/flu season. I would like to know if I walk into a dentist office and say remove this tooth (and I have other teeth with root canals but I know the one causing problems), will they think me crazy? I would. But I knew, inherently on the last go round this was not the right thing to do. Help!
Aloha Amy,
Thank you for stopping by and sharing your story with us. I’m sorry you are in pain.
This is not an easy situation and we definitely can’t make any suggestions or advice for you. What I hope we can offer is to help you think through this a bit.
First, there is no ‘right answer’ here. Ideally, you could keep the tooth as once we choose to have a tooth removed, there is no ideal solution (short of hanging onto the hope that stem cell research will get to where we can replace missing teeth). So, truly, this decision warrants considerable thought before taking action.
Some dentists that we respect still do root canals. However (and it’s a big however), the strategies and protocols they apply are VERY different than what our culture considers a ‘root canal’. So, there is a possibility that in the right hands you could have it reworked and be able to keep the tooth.
The other option, as our article discusses, is to have it removed. Again, we can’t offer advice. I cringe when someone is at ‘that place’ of having to decide whether to have a tooth removed or not. It’s a permanent body part that should last our whole lives. Another question to ponder is whether you are doing everything you can from today forward to insure that you don’t ever have to make this decision on another tooth. So, considering diet, stress levels, health giving levels of quality exercise, and quality sleep (not to mention conscious oral hygiene).
In the end, each of us must do our own research then turn our attention inward and ask for guidance on what to do. Trust your Guidance over the words from anyone on the net or doctor’s office. If something doesn’t feel right, trust that. You can always reschedule your appointment for a later date. What you can’t do is undo a permanent procedure once it’s done.
I hope this helps you think through this Dear.
Thank you and Aloha!
I believe this is the best article on this subject. I had a root canal about 35 years. Only in the last year or so did I start having some sentivity and occassional pain. Long story short, a few days my gold cap just fell out. I have no pain now just feels a little strange. There was no blood nothing except for the “hole”. In researching this, your article is the first one who gives the option of do nothing and focus on health meditation etc.
I know I can keep it clean and there is no infection as I have absolutely no pain. If I have a new cap put on I truly don’t want to have any trauma to the existing tooth who seems for happy for now. And I can’t seem to see that there is any safe material to use.
Any thoughts on this?
And thank you for sort of covering all the bases, may be with this question you will realy have covered them al.. An existing root call with the cap missing and no infection and no pain? For now I am doing nothing until I am sure.
Yvonne
Aloha Yvonne,
Thank you for stopping by to ask your excellent question!
Like we always like to do, we can’t offer advice or suggest any course of treatment. What I can do in this situation is ponder with you what I might do if faced with a similar situation.
A crown provides a solid chewing surface and protects/holds together the tooth. Given what you describe, if this were me, I would have another gold crown put on simply because it will keep the region more intact. I would make sure that the dentist that I hired to do the work used ozone in their practice so I could be more sure that the region were FULLY disinfected via ozone gas prior to any placement of a crown.
However, like you state, ultimately each of us must find our own path, so trust your intuition when it comes to all decisions like this! 🙂
I hope that helps!
Thank you and Aloha
There are a lot of misconceptions about root canal therapy and information like this is really important in raising awareness on how this procedure can actually benefit those who require it.
Aloha Christina,
Thank you for stopping by to share your perspectives here. We completely agree that all sides of important subjects need fair representation. Perhaps you know someone who can effectively address this subject with us?
Thank you for all this wonderful information! I’ve been suffering from daily headaches and ear pain for 3 years. I’ve been to SO many doctors and specialist. I’m just now finding all the information on root canals. My doctor did a CT of my sinuses a while back and found that I had abnormal bone loss. My dentist said it was nothing to worry about and that it is from when I had my wisdom teeth removed. I trusted her and kept searching for answers to my suffering. I am now fairly certain my 2 root canals are the problem (all this started shortly after the second one was done). I am having the worst time finding a dentist that understands this. Do you know of a dentist in MN that would be qualified to extract the teeth properly?
Thank you for sharing your story and kind words with us.
Please check our article on the blog titled ‘Helpful resources to help you find a qualified dentist to assist you’. This has several databases that you can search for a dentist to help you in MN.
Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
Hello – I had a root canal done on a lower right side molar about 5 yrs ago. The crown has never felt right. It has always felt slightly too big. Lately, it has become very uncomfortable and awkward. And over the past 24 hours, it has developed into a dull pulsing pain. I cannot chew food on that side of my nouth, and if I bite down I experience extreme pain. At this point, I just want the entire thing removed. My lower jaw feels like someone punched me, and I am starting to notice some swelling on that side of my face. Does anyone know how much this kind of procedure costs? I do not have any kind of dental insurance at this time. Thanks.
Aloha Sue,
I’m sorry to hear about your pain. We know how uncomfortable head/mouth pain can be…
The cost to have a tooth removed varies widely depending on who is performing the work. If you do choose to have the tooth removed, I HIGHLY encourage you to make sure that the dentist thoroughly cleans out the socket prior to closing up the wound. It’s an unfortunate reality that most extractions aren’t sufficiently cleaned in order to reduce the risk of bad bugs being entombed in the wound, which results in what is called a cavitation (necrotic tissue in the jaw bone at the site of the extraction). Cavitations are recognized as common culprits of causing systemic inflammation in the body and a cause of whole body health issues.
I hope this helps!
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Hello I would like to share my story. I have had a root canal 3 years ago. Since then I have came down with Bells palsy 3 times. The first time was two days after my root canal. I have went to the dentist and a few doctors many times thinking it was my root canal but every one of them told me no. I am reading many things now on what root canals can to to you. The last three years of my life I have been so tired, having pressure in my head, no womens cycle and bells palsy. I would suggest to anyone not to get one.
Aloha Shannon,
Thank you SO much for sharing your story with us here. I hope that others will read your experience and learn from it. I’m sorry you have been so challenged with your health since your root canal. While we may never know if the source of your health challenges have been the root canal, we prefer to apply what is called the ‘precautionary principle’ when it comes to procedures like root canals. There is enough research suggesting that root canals could be causal influences that we think it’s better to just avoid them if possible.
Again, thank you for sharing your story with us. It’s always very touching for us to witness when a person is willing to bare their soul to the world.
Thank you and Aloha!
I am suffering from infertility. It has been about 9 years and I just found out at 31 years of age, my hormone levels suggest that I do not have many eggs left. I have a root canal on my front right tooth (performed when I was 14) which is on the meridian to the ovaries. As anyone who is dealing with a disease and hope is given, it is tempting. If I remove the tooth, will my infertility disappear? More so, now I worry about ovarian cancer. I wish there was strong research to suggest the meridian theory! Anyone else have a similar situation?
Hi there. I got a root canal 4 years ago and I hate it. It is really interfering with my self esteem and distracts me a lot because it is not a natural tooth.
All I want to do is remove it (my crown and filling). But once I remove it what can I do? I don’t want it but how can I treat my old tooth?
Thanks for your help.
I have been struggling with medical issues, and have been trying to do research on it to figure it out, because no one else can. I have had numerous root canals (not sure the number at the moment). I just had my first root canal about 2 years ago. And ever since then, I’ve had nothing but problems with continues sinus infections, ear pain, an infection on on cheeks (not acne), styes in my eyes….the list could go on. I believe this is now caused by the root canals. Anyone care to part some insight into this?
Aloha Tina,
You very well may be correct. We are actively researching diagnostic tools to help identify whether existing dental situations like a specific root canal are a source of problem. Please stay tuned for more on this! 🙂
I’m in discussions with my dentist regarding having my root canals removed for health reasons. She referred me to an Oral Surgeon who works in her office 1 day per week. When I asked about lightly drilling the periodontal ligament out, I was told that this wasn’t done due to the danger of drilling into bone. He uses ‘Curretage’ a procedure to scrape away the ligament. Is this sufficient? My root canals are 20 years old.
Aloha Catherine,
First, a disclosure… We aren’t dentists. That said, we know many dentists who actually drill into the jaw bone a bit IF there is infected tissue at that level. Infection under a tooth in the surrounding jaw bone is more common that many realize (and isn’t recognized by conventional dentistry). Given no infection under the tooth, so long as the ligament and any infected tissue are removed from the site, that should be fine. We strongly urge finding a dentist who uses ozone in dentistry as this provides an excellent tool to thoroughly cleanse the site prior to the wound closing up and healing.
We hope this helps! 🙂
I had a molar extracted because the crown kept poppng off. Now the molar in front of it, which has a root canal and crown, also had the crown pop off. There was some decay under the crown but the dentist didn’t think the tooth would be lost and he could replace the crown and buildup. What questions should I be asking? I’ve had two people tell me just have the tooth extracted.
A few years back, I would have thought this was all quackery. However, I got a root canal a couple of years ago, and after being insanely healthy all my life (never anything worse than a few flus, colds, and a case of bronchitis all my 28 years on earth), I suddenly developed weird autoimmune symptoms. This started happening about 6 to 8 months after the root canal. Parts of my body would just swell terribly, especially around my knees. I now have knee pain that sometimes goes away for a bit, then comes back. No doctor has ever been able to tell me what I have. They are stumped. One even told me I had chronic urticaria…um that’s just hives. Hives is a symptom, not a disease. I’m wondering if this root canal has caused this, as I do get bleeding around it sometimes, especially when I brush or floss. I want this thing out of me.
Aloha Jes,
Thank you for stopping by and sharing your story with us. I’m sorry to hear about this. I would be very curious to know what teeth you had root canals done on. Have you ever looked at a meridian tooth chart? These charts make correlations between various teeth in the mouth and the corresponding internal organs related to each tooth. You can find one here.
Aloha!
Hi,
Have you been checked for Lyme Disease ? your symptoms sound similar to those. Lyme is a tick born bacterialogical infection, antibiotics are used to treat it.
I have had a on and off sore # 29 tooth due to an improperly
fitted bridge. After several attempts at new bridges,
I had the last one cut out and got an implant for missing
# 30, left the back molar crowned from the bridge and recrowned
#29. Much better bite, but # 29 still intermittent. Finally let
dentist talk me into a root canal 8 weeks ago. Tooth still hurt on
and off and sens to pressure. Had bite adj. No help. Come Monday
morning I called the oral surgeon and had #29 tooth extracted. Very
glad I did. Infected to the jaw. In my personal opinion,the procedure
should be banned. I am so happy that I did not screw around with the
dentist and endontist. I was not going to let them do any more surgery
assoc. with r.c. therapy. It sucks that it is going to cost more $$$
to fix correctly with an implant. But in the long run it is way cheaper
than a necrotic piece of crap in my mouth.
Hi,
My name is Justin and I had a root canal on my front tooth about a year ago when I was 17. I was wonder if there was anything I can do now that I have had a root canal that won’t lead to any diseases or toxins being released into my body. From my perspective having a root canal is to late and there is nothing else to do but suffer? Is there an alternative after doing a root canal? Please give me some advise on what to do now to ensure I making the right decision.
Aloha Justin,
Thank you for sharing your story with us here. As I’m sure you know, we can’t make any suggestions and definitely cannot advise anyone. This article you commented on here is our best attempt to offer readers the options we are aware of given the circumstances of already having a root canal. I hope this info helps you navigate to greater oral health Justin.
Hi all,
I had a teeth in my mouth. Painless & no issues. I went for a chekup to dentist. He asviced me for root canal treatment. So, I undergo root canal today but after searching on Internet.I am quite sure it has side. Effects . So, can you please confirm if teeth extraction. Can remove all the filling in the root canals. I am worried about this and do not want to delay?
Aloha,
Thank you for reaching out to us. Please restate your question here because I’m not sure what you are asking.
Thank you and Aloha!
I just had a root canal done today, inlay and a temporary crown. After having done so,I did my research and regretted the root canal. Before they do the permanent crown. Can I gave it extracted? How soon? Thank you
Aloha Micah,
I’m sorry to hear about your timing. I really don’t know what options exist for you at this point. I’m sure you could have it extracted, however most people having investing some money into the process may not be willing to choose extraction at this point. It’s really up to you. There is no right answer in this case. As you will see from other articles on our site, once the tooth has been removed, there’s the follow up question of what to do with the space to address.
I encourage you to ask your dentist about this. Perhaps find a second opinion in your local area to offer a divergent opinion on your situation?
I’m sorry that we don’t have any solid answers for you.
Thank you and Aloha!
Will,
You talk about the options after extraction. I have two root canalled teeth, they are both the very back molars on both sides of the top of my mouth. Would it be okay to not get an implant, and just leave it after extraction? I have had my wisdoms removed too.
Aloha Heidi,
Thanks for asking this important question. We don’t claim to have all the answers when it comes to these value based situations. Clearly, doing your own homework on this is crucial. That said, we are honored that you are doing part of your homework by asking us! 🙂
Yeah, if a person chooses to have a root canal tooth removed, they can definitely choose to leave it open. This makes particular sense if there are no adjoining teeth, like the situation you describe here. However, please know that having a tooth removed provides its own challenges as we are losing part of our chewing surface. All the more crucial to take appropriate steps today to protect our remaining teeth from further damage! Be sure to check out our free video tutorial series, the 5 Steps to a Healthy Mouth, to learn lots of helpful information how to support our oral health via diet, nutrition and hygiene, among other gems.
Here’s a link.
We hope this helps you navigate your path to greater oral health!
Some dentists actually are of the opinion that a root canal should be avoided as much as possible. IMO, if the procedure is done properly and sealed well, it is a great tooth saving procedure. Sure branched roots are complicated and time consuming to treat, but when done right it is totally worth it.
Dr Vidya
http://www.beverlyheightsdental.com
Aloha Dr Vidya,
Thank you for stopping by and sharing your insights! What we have learned on this subject of root canals lead me to ask you the following questions:
1. How do you insure that you fully cleanse the root(s) of any dead tissue?
2. How do you fully seal the tooth so any existing bad bugs in the mouth can’t take up residence inside the root canal?
3. What materials do you use to seal the tooth (and not place materials that are known dangerous materials in the body)?
It’s our understanding that unless we can fully address these questions, I’d personally rather avoid the situation entirely.
There really is no right or wrong answer here (in our opinions).
If you care to engage in answering these questions, we would love to learn from you.
Thank you and Aloha!
This is helpful yet frustrating. I was told by my dentist that I need a root canal. I am 40, and this will be my first root canal. I have decided to forgo a traditional dentist (covered by my dental plan) in order to see an endodontist who uses ozone gas. I am a single mom and teacher… so this will be a huge expense. I hope it’s worth it! Thanks…
Aloha Kim,
Thank you for posting here! According to Dr Robert Gammal, creator of the movie ‘Rooted’ which dives into the crazy world of root canals, using ozone during to thoroughly cleanse the tooth will substantially reduce the common potential health risks involved with root canal teeth. If I am ever faced with the situation of having to make this decision, I would most definitely choose to have ozone used during the procedure.
Thank you and Aloha!
My biological dentist (Ray Behm) did root canals on teeth 14 & 15 two yrs ago using ozone. Tooth 15 was a 10yr old root canal that he re-did at the same time as the new one, so they could both be treated with the ozone. I had 6 ozone treatments (2 was standard), and I very much regret not having those teeth extracted. Those teeth are on the thyroid, parathyroid, breast, and lung meridians. I now have Graves disease, toxic multinodular goiter (8 nodules), swollen lymph nodes on the left side of my throat and neck with pain radiating into my left ear and down into my chest, and a nodule in my left lung (my root canals are also on the left). I have pain in my heart area whenever I breathe in, and my lymph nodes are sore and swollen in my breasts and armpits. I had a breast thermography scan come back showing significant hyperthermia and vascular activity, which is not good. While I have not had any actual biopsies yet, I did have an HCG specimen sent to the Navarro clinic come back positive for cancer. I had villotubular adenomas removed from my colon 8 months ago, which are late stage pre-cancer. The doc said it is very dangerous and rare for someone so young to have. I am 38 yrs old. It’s because I was so young and healthy that my biological dentist did not insist on extracting the teeth, and offered to try and save them with ozonated root canals. I have been in so much pain for several months, and only last week felt a slight throbbing in my root canal teeth. That prompted me to get to the dentist ASAP. He muscle tested all of my problem areas today, and it all stems from the root canal teeth. I am having them removed this week. There are not enough studies on ozone being successful to treat root canal teeth for any extended length of time. He did tell me that before he did them, but I was hopeful. In my case, I had 3 times the amount of ozone normally used, and two years later, my health is a mess…all on those meridians. If you do choose to go forward with ozonated root canals, you really should use the meridian charts, and pay very close attention to any symptoms you may have. Hope this will help someone.
Aloha Teresa,
Thank you for sharing your story with us here so others can benefit from your life experience. We interviewed Dr Ray in our free online event last year, the HealThy Mouth World Summit.
I agree that while ozone shows promise to help reduce the risk of decayed tissue remaining in the root canal, that is only one of three main issues regarding the whole subject. Unfortunately, it sounds like it wasn’t enough for your situation.
I completely agree with you about using tools like the meridian tooth chart. Knowledge is power!
Thank you again for sharing. Please feel free to holler if we can support you in anyway.
Aloha!
Please see the comment I posted about ozonated root canals below. I accidentally replied to the moderator’s comment and not yours. If you’ve already had it done, please use those meridian charts!
Doctor Westen references are questionable. He talks about procedures used in 1900s. Possibly some alternate medicine practitioners are fooling people and spreading disinformation for their benefit.
Please check http://www.rootcanaltruth.com/the-critics.html.
I am yet to believe what is truth in so much noise from both the sides. We need a credible professional study.
Thank you for posting! Isn’t it great that we all don’t have to want (or believe) the same stories? 🙂 BTW, I took a look at the link you provided and with a quick scan identified a handful of misquotes or outright mistakes. As always, it behooves each of us to check our sources. We can find ‘credible’ references for just about anything we want to justify in our minds these days.
We wish you well on your journey.
Thank you and Aloha!
It is an intereting point of view. Do you know the real author of the article you
gave the link for disputing Weston Price, D.D.S., Hal Huggins, D.D.S., George Meinig, D.D.S., and Joseph Mercola, D.O? At least all these doctors put their
names and reputations online. How can you dismiss numerous people with various
medical problems got better after extraction of their root canals? Did you ever
investigate what kind of materials they use inside the root for the root canals
and how poisoneous they are? Are you willing or can you gaurantee that today’s
root canal procedure is safe 99% of the time if you are a dentist?
Very informative article. What are remeedies are there if pain contimues after even after five days after the reomoval of tooth that has already been root canalled.
Hmm is anyone else having problems with the images on this
blog loading? I’m trying to find out if its a problem on my end or if it’s the
blog. Any feed-back would be greatly appreciated.
Aloha Rose,
I’m sorry that you’re having trouble accessing the images. We are pretty new to blogging so don’t have all the bugs worked out yet.
Holler here if we can be any help for you! 🙂
Hi.
I found your site while researching root canals. Today I learned I have a ‘big’ infection in the area above a crowned molar, and the dentist scheduled me for a root canal on Monday. He said this was the best way to go. Given that the area is infected already (I’m on Amoxicillin now) and the tooth has to be addressed, what would be a good option for me in your opinion? Would extraction be a good option with an implant or bridge or partial? better than a root canal or perhaps less risky?
Thank you for your article and hope to hear from you!
Aloha Wendy,
Thank you for reaching out to us. Welcome to our site. I’m sorry that I can’t offer any suggestions here. I am willing to say that I will never agree to a root canal. I just don’t see how the benefits outweigh the risks.
I hope this helps you along your path to greater oral health.
Wendy, just google biological dentist in your area and ask questions! Hope you found your answers you needed!
Hi,
I am 19 and I am just really nervous because I had a root canal about a year ago, and tonight my dad told me I should consider getting my tooth removed because root canals are now being linked to many cancers. I don’t want to lose my tooth because it is in the front and I don’t want it to appear false, but I certainly don’t want to get cancer in the future. I want some reliable advise please!
Aloha Alex,
We think it wise to collect information like this. We also strongly encourage you to not erode your immunity with fear. Nothing is forever. Fear causes lots of stress which has a direct negative impact on our immune health. You may simply want to keep a close eye on the organ systems relating to the tooth for any signs of trouble. Here’s a link to a meridian tooth chart where you can click on the related tooth and see what organs relate to it.
Meridian Tooth Chart
We have a friend who has a Carlson Bridge (see options in this article series) on his front teeth. You literally cannot tell that it’s there. So, if you do choose to have this tooth removed someday, it’s not a sure thing that the tooth would look false. Technology has come a long way in this regard.
Above all, keep your immune health high as doing so will give your body the best ability to deal with any potential issues that may arise in the future from the root canal.
We hope this helps you navigate your own path to greater oral health Alex.
Thank you and Aloha!
Hi how would you go about finding a dentist who does all this.Ive seen over 5 different ones who all believe mercury fillings are safe so you can imagine how they would approach this subject.
Im due to have an infected root treated and am now scared it will be made worse as he is the best of a bad bunch. even the holistic dentis wasnt very helpful he reffered me back to mine! I have 2 root canals that are infected and after a year of leaving it, have decided my health needs them to be treated but it seems that if i can find a good dentist it will make it worse|?
Aloha Sarah,
Great question! We plan to write a final article in this root canal series addressing what questions to ask a dentist to help determine if they can really help you. In the meantime, here’s a link to an article we wrote to help folks find a qualified dentist.
http://orawellness.com/helpful-resources-to-find-a-qualified-dentist-to-assist-you/
Thank you and Aloha!
Im a dentist who is very serious about this subject..I think your are still oversimplifying this matter..if its serious enough to talk about.At least get it right..none of the information above does much but cause trouble..if it were so simple as you suggest any moron could fix it.. it is as delicate as microneurologic surgery combined with microbiology.. what a let down to be referred to a good site with poor information.
Aloha Dr Jim,
Thank you for offering your input here. We are life learners. Please share with us your perspective here if that would serve you. As we don’t have an agenda with our writings, we simply are here to help others. So, we present information that we find helpful.
We are all students here. Please share if you are so inclined.
I had a root canal in 1989 and have been suffering from neurological issues since 1995….I have suffered through paralyzation, blood clots and sleep disorder….I now have Multiple Sclerosis ….. and lost my career because of it….I blame the root canal and the mercury cap in ’89…..now I am going to have that tooth removed after ruining 20 years of my life
Aloha Constantine,
I’m sorry to hear your story. When presented with stories like yours, I have to remember that I thank goodness that we aren’t presented with a life circumstance that isn’t an opportunity for us to grow in some way or another. Perhaps you are here to share your story to help others avoid the same challenges?
Thank you and Aloha!
You should look into Dr. Terry Wahls her book is called The Wahls Protocol to reverse MS. She has a Ted talk you can watch –
any progress updates??I’m debating on removing my 4 root canals before I have any other much needed dental treatments. Have you had them all removed? Any differences you notice? Thanks for any help.
You have an agenda with your practice, and that is, you make over a grand performing the procedure. You probably put mercury amalgam fillings in people’s mouths, and call them ‘silver fillings’ just so they don’t catch on that it is mercury. Why the dishonesty? And your response is ‘overly simplified’. You want to rely on your esteemed position as a dentist to imply that you know more than what you really do, and to not question you because of nothing more than ego and the money you make.
Trevor…until you understand what root canals are doing to people…I speak from experience and will certainly be voicing my opinion as long as I live….if you are not going to a biological dentist you better beware!! Even my ceramic filling was not totally healthy! My wisdom tooth that was pulled shattered & has left me with health issues ever since! so don’t think this is all made up!
I had a root canal a year ago. My dentist,who I trusted, recommended it and I had no idea about the health impacts it could cause.
What, in your opinion, is the simplest solution to deal with a root canal after the fact. He saved the tooth, doing an inlay rather than a crown and swears he was meticulous in getting all the root etc. out and filled it with a substance made from tree sap. He also said when he got into the tooth it wasn’t infected but he did see a lot of inflammation.
I’d appreciate any advice you can offer.
Thank you,
Susan
Aloha Susan,
We are glad to hear that you have a trust relationship with your dentist. They can truly be lifesavers when there’s a strong relationship.
We can’t make suggestions as to what is the best course for you. That’s why we wrote this series, to share what options exist as we see them if a person finds themselves in this position. I’m sure you understand.
Thank you for stopping by here to ask. We are honored to be part of your team to help you navigate this often crazy path to greater oral health.
Thank You so much for the information regarding root canals! I have several and need to make some choices in regards to my health 🙂
I saw that you shared the test for dental material compatibility – Thank You! I’m very interested in taking that some day. However, there is another type of testing that I heard mentioned in the Healthy Mouth Summit – some type of testing that could give you some insight into how much your dental health is affecting your overall health? Do you remember what that test is? Maybe you shared it previously or are going to share it in future post? Any help is so appreciated!
I have 3 or 4 root canals done and I have neurological problems in my neck and base of head that I think may be linked to them. Also heart discomfort here and there as well as facial pain flareups. Do you have any similar health problems as I saw you have a few root canals yourself. Thanks. I just need to find a dentist in south florida that wont charge an arm and leg and will do things bio compatibly.
Aloha Craigo,
Thank you for stopping by to let us know that our work has helped you.
We wish you well on your journey. I’m sure you can find a dentist in Southern Florida that can help you. Here’s a link to another article which might help in your search.
Aloha!
I found a great dentist close to my house, Hank Barreto. His office is in Coral Gables. He is pricey but I was in extreme pain and as a cancer survivor, I did not want to take chances with flouride, mercury, unnecessary root canals, etc. I know there is another one further south at a place called ASSURE A SMILE, he may be less expensive.
Aloha Kristy,
Sounds like you are heading in the right direction! I agree, most dentists who are working in the holistic/biological aspect of dentistry are pricier and many don’t take insurance and just run their businesses on a cash basis. In the end, what matters is how you feel with the dental office. While price plays a part, we really don’t want to pick a dentist because they are cheaper. 🙂 I know you know this, I just want to reflect it to you for your consideration…
Point well taken Will. And the possible “less expensive” other dentist I mentioned in my post is also a biological dentist. I just think he may be less expensive because I have done some price comparisons for initial visits with each. They are also in very different parts of the city thus overhead may be very different for them both. One is in one of the most expensive areas of Miami, the other is not. I certainly would not suggest one should pick a dentist because he is “cheaper.”
May I ask what you did?? I have been having “head issues” where my head feels heavy my neck feels off & sometimes I feel like my tongue is to big for my mouth or tight in the jaw. I have a root canal and after 20 yrs they said it needs to be replaced.
I have a sliver crown that there was a root canal done on it then chrome crown put on and 20 yrs are more later pus was coming from it got that part cleared up but Oral surgeon says I need to be put to sleep and I am at high risk for being put to sleep and in x Ray it showed bone condensing ospeitis I am wondering if I should get second opinion are go ahead and be put to sleep and let him take care of it. I was going to get a second opinion and see if it could just be numbed real good and give me gas. Please give me an opinion soon because appointment is August 28 and if I go for second opinion it will be November before I can get in to the Dr. that wants to do it August 28 2018. It has been like this since June already. Thank you.
Hi there! I am facing same issues after my root canal back in 2015. Please update your situation.
Regards
Thank you so much for providing this information. My stepdaughter had a root canal that within months became infected, and now she needs surgery. My husband (her father and custodial parent) were against the root canal, but her mother had it done anyway.
Thank you for your continued research on this important topic and for disseminating information.
Please provide a list of dentists in Minnesota and/or Florida knowledgeable about potential problems with root canal filled teeth and the extraction of fail root fill teeth. My sister had a root canal filled tooth retreated 6xs (this dentist did not extract it!) and subsequently developed an aggressive form of breast cancer.
Hello . what was the timespan that occurred from the root canal implantation to the onset of the breast cancer dianosis of your sister?
Dr Ray Behm is my biological dentist in Tampa, FL. He has been practicing for over 30yrs, and is known as one of the best in the nation.
another good article on a subject that doesn’t get a mention from my dentist. keep up the good work!
thank you so much in the dilemma right now of having a loose crown and they are recommending surgical procedure to remove tooth debating extraction and options for afterward Can’t wait for the next article THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you–excellent post! My husband has had some severe problems with root canals, and recently had two removed (after which he suffered with infections, and then with reactions to the antibiotics!). He has others he is considering getting removed. I will show him this post so he can see the other options.
Hi, hope all is well, how much does it cost of root canal removed?
Your response is highly appreciated.
Augi of Toronto
Thank you soooooo much for providing this essential and valuable information.
I am am waiting for your next entry about options after a root canal tooth is removed.
I have several that I am considering getting removed.
I have been studying with Dr Jerry Tennant who suggests it is imperative to have root canal teeth removed.
With appreciation . . . Irene