Root canals are one of the most common dental treatments, but they are also one of the most debated. Many dentists warn that root canals may leave behind harmful bacteria, potentially triggering chronic infections and systemic health problems. When a tooth...
Root Canals
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What Every Dentist Should Know About Root Canals and Infection
Root canals have long been a standard treatment in conventional dentistry. However, in biological dentistry, many professionals are rethinking the long-term safety of this procedure. Research and clinical experience suggest that root canals may leave behind harmful...
Understanding Root Canals Through the Lens of Biological Dentistry
Biological dentistry is much more than a new approach to dental care, it is a specialized practice grounded in the awareness that every system in the body is connected. The International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM) leads the way in promoting...
Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Root Canal Treatments
At the core of biological dentistry lies a profound awareness of the intricate linkage among our body's various systems. The International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM) extends this perspective to produce a holistic approach towards oral health....
Exploring the Risks and Long-Term Effects of Root Canals with Biological Dentistry
At the heart of biological dentistry is a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of our body systems. At The International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM), our approach towards oral health extends to all aspects, including root canal...
Root Canals and the Hidden Health Risks You Need to Know
Root canals are common dental procedures but many people are unaware of the potential risks they carry. Biological Dentistry has observed that these treatments might be a source of chronic infection, leading to wider systemic health problems. Mostly, this issue...
“Dentists’ Disease”: A Brief History
By Ronald Carlson, DDS In 17th century England, Bills of Mortality identified the sixth leading cause of death as “teeth.” Although deaths from abscesses and other dental infirmities - and their oral/systemic effects - are seemingly rare today, it is difficult to...
Meridian Pathways in Biological Dentistry
The following article was written by administrative supervisor Aislyn Peña, in completion of requirements to become an IABDM Certified Biological Staff Member. Congratulations, Aislyn! Learn more about our certification programs. In biological dentistry,...
Root Canals, Metal Implants, & Chronic Oxidative Stress
The article below was originally posted on the office blog of IABDM Certified biological dentist Dr. Minaxi Mirkal. RANTES Score, Infected Root Canal Toxicity, Metal Implants – Chronic Oxidative Stress Of Dental/Oral Origin Healthy Tooth A healthy tooth has...
Root Canal Treatment: How Much Good Health Do You Have to Give Away?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlnhyGwSEEc The text below is the IABDM's current position paper on root canal treatment by Dr. Dawn Ewing. You can access other position papers, as well as our standards of practice here. Dr. Ralph Steinman of Loma Linda University...
Root Canaled Teeth & Gangrene: What Do They Have in Common?
By Carol Wells, RDH This paper originally appeared in the January 2019 issue of the Scientific Archives of Dental Sciences (Volume 2, Issue 1). When I first heard the word "gangrene," I would not have thought that it would be referring to a root canaled tooth. What...
Septic Tank Teeth (abridged)
Root canals are dead bodies (and, as such, should be buried six feet below Earth’s surface)! By R.S. Carlson, DDS Let us get clear about the issue, really. Some will argue that the “gangrene of the tooth” is limited to the soft tissue within the tooth’s pulp chamber,...