I am getting scheduled for a root canal soon and a long time ago I remembered reading something about why you should not get one. So did some surfing today and I came across this article https://davidhoward.com.au/why-you-shou ... he-plague/ So now I don't know if I want one done, but according to this article the Dr. needs to be experienced in the removal. I wonder if this is adding to our health problems. I know I have had at least one root canal and I need to find out. I am getting Z-Pac should it get infected before I can get into an endodontist. I wanted to pass this along and see if anyone knows anything about this?
Thank you,
Barb
Why you should not get a root canal.
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Gabes-Apg
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Re: Why you should not get a root canal.
When I was having multiple dental issues in 2012 - I did quite a bit of research
I read the articles by Western A Price foundation
https://www.westonaprice.org/health-top ... #gsc.tab=0
In the period 2012 - 2016 - I had ALL troublesome teeth removed gradually (those that had previously had root canal etc)
once I did this my gut health improved big time. Doing root canal treatment does not treat root cause of the issue. It is costly and time consuming.
Since having auto immune issues, I react to any type of anesthetic so I will opt for treatment protocol that is quickest and least amount of anaesthetic required
ROOT CANAL HAZARD
Dr. Price discovered that root canals had within them bacteria capable of producing many diseases. They had no place in the body. Which is more important? The life of the tooth or the life of the patient? This is still the primary argument facing us today.
Just out of curiosity, we tested blood samples adjacent to the removed teeth and analyzed them for the presence of anaerobic bacteria. Approximately 400 percent more bacteria were found in the blood surrounding the root canal tooth than were in the tooth itself. It seems that the tooth is the incubator. The periodontal ligament supplies more food, therefore higher concentration of bacteria.
If you have ongoing bacteria in the teeth/gums, then every time you eat and drink you sending this to the gut and keeping the immune system 'triggered'.
I have had a few dentists get quite argumentative about my choice to remove the tooth rather than do root canal treatment. I stand firm with 'my body, my money, my choice'. (I now have a Lovely caring dentist who accepts my choices regarding dental health)
Since removing the troublesome teeth between 2012 - 2016. I have now had a period of about 5 years where I have not needed any further fillings, my gums are in in good health, and teeth require minimal cleaning at my 6 monthly checks. Prior to this almost every dentist visit there would be issues.
I have not replaced the removed teeth with anything. based on my well cooked eating plan for MC I dont need a heap of teeth!
I am not keen on doing any sort of implant etc. the process (anaesthetic plus putting something non natural into the jaw line etc ) along with the cost I can not see any benefit.
I read the articles by Western A Price foundation
https://www.westonaprice.org/health-top ... #gsc.tab=0
In the period 2012 - 2016 - I had ALL troublesome teeth removed gradually (those that had previously had root canal etc)
once I did this my gut health improved big time. Doing root canal treatment does not treat root cause of the issue. It is costly and time consuming.
Since having auto immune issues, I react to any type of anesthetic so I will opt for treatment protocol that is quickest and least amount of anaesthetic required
ROOT CANAL HAZARD
Dr. Price discovered that root canals had within them bacteria capable of producing many diseases. They had no place in the body. Which is more important? The life of the tooth or the life of the patient? This is still the primary argument facing us today.
Just out of curiosity, we tested blood samples adjacent to the removed teeth and analyzed them for the presence of anaerobic bacteria. Approximately 400 percent more bacteria were found in the blood surrounding the root canal tooth than were in the tooth itself. It seems that the tooth is the incubator. The periodontal ligament supplies more food, therefore higher concentration of bacteria.
If you have ongoing bacteria in the teeth/gums, then every time you eat and drink you sending this to the gut and keeping the immune system 'triggered'.
I have had a few dentists get quite argumentative about my choice to remove the tooth rather than do root canal treatment. I stand firm with 'my body, my money, my choice'. (I now have a Lovely caring dentist who accepts my choices regarding dental health)
Since removing the troublesome teeth between 2012 - 2016. I have now had a period of about 5 years where I have not needed any further fillings, my gums are in in good health, and teeth require minimal cleaning at my 6 monthly checks. Prior to this almost every dentist visit there would be issues.
I have not replaced the removed teeth with anything. based on my well cooked eating plan for MC I dont need a heap of teeth!
I am not keen on doing any sort of implant etc. the process (anaesthetic plus putting something non natural into the jaw line etc ) along with the cost I can not see any benefit.
Gabes Ryan
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
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"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
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Re: Why you should not get a root canal.
and agree - based on my reading and personal journey - root canals and crowns are a cesspit of issues, for the gut and the immune system.
Gabes Ryan
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
Re: Why you should not get a root canal.
Why no crown? I do ok with anesthetics, so that wouldn't be a problem. I think I have had at least 2 root canals, I will find out today. Now I'll have to explain this to my dentist and think about getting all of them removed!!! I have had more than enough bad things happen that life can dish out and now I have this to deal with UGH!!
Thank you for your knowledge and sharing!
Barb
Thank you for your knowledge and sharing!
Barb
Re: Why you should not get a root canal.
I have to agree with Gabes. About eight years ago, I had a root canal done. I had to take three back-to-back Bactrim treatments, and by the third treatment, I had developed an allergy to Bactrim, so I had to finish the treatment with Ciprofloxacin. Considering the cost, and irritation during the procedure, it wasn't a very good investment. The tooth broke off at the gum line approximately seven years and a month or two after the procedure was done.
But interestingly, a few months after the the root canal was done, I started having trouble with our other infected teeth. First, I had to pull the tooth in front of the tooth on which the root canal was done, and about a year later, I had to have one pulled on the other side of the jaw. Since then, I've had no more problems, but I can't help but wonder if I would have had to have those two teeth pulled, if I hadn't had the root canal done.
Incidentally, since then, I've developed an allergy to ciprofloxacin, but I doubt that all these antibiotic allergies were caused by the root canal. Suffice to say, if I had that original decision to make over, in retrospect, I wouldn't choose to do the root canal.
Tex
But interestingly, a few months after the the root canal was done, I started having trouble with our other infected teeth. First, I had to pull the tooth in front of the tooth on which the root canal was done, and about a year later, I had to have one pulled on the other side of the jaw. Since then, I've had no more problems, but I can't help but wonder if I would have had to have those two teeth pulled, if I hadn't had the root canal done.
Incidentally, since then, I've developed an allergy to ciprofloxacin, but I doubt that all these antibiotic allergies were caused by the root canal. Suffice to say, if I had that original decision to make over, in retrospect, I wouldn't choose to do the root canal.
Tex
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Re: Why you should not get a root canal.
Crowns protect damaged teeth, again bacteria can fester under them. because of the crown we are not fully aware of what is happening underneath.
dont expect the dentist to be supportive of this approach.
When I was defending my decision with one dentist we were almost yelling at each other as he was close to refusing to do what I was asking, and basically said to me that my reasons were not valid. (I never went back to that dentist)
like mainstream medicine, dentists have been trained (?brainwashed) that the best approach is root canal (they also make way more money from doing root canal versus removal). most do not believe that dental work can affect immune system nor the rest of the body.
I tried to have a discussion with one dentist about the impact of the anaesthetic - he couldn't even locate the MSDS for the anaesthetic to review the ingredients.
I have had 8 movers/pre molars removed from my mouth this is only half of the total amount of molars/pre molars
it is not visible when I smile
dont expect the dentist to be supportive of this approach.
When I was defending my decision with one dentist we were almost yelling at each other as he was close to refusing to do what I was asking, and basically said to me that my reasons were not valid. (I never went back to that dentist)
like mainstream medicine, dentists have been trained (?brainwashed) that the best approach is root canal (they also make way more money from doing root canal versus removal). most do not believe that dental work can affect immune system nor the rest of the body.
I tried to have a discussion with one dentist about the impact of the anaesthetic - he couldn't even locate the MSDS for the anaesthetic to review the ingredients.
I have had 8 movers/pre molars removed from my mouth this is only half of the total amount of molars/pre molars
it is not visible when I smile
Gabes Ryan
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
"Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned"
Dalai Lama
Re: Why you should not get a root canal.
Wow....This couldn't have come at a better time for me to see on this Message Board! My own "gut" feeling has been speaking to me about this very issue, as I am facing a root canal issue right now with my New Dentist.
Having observed that my last 3 root canals with crowns wound up getting serious decay underneath them and had to be removed after a few years and done all over, I had thought it was a failure on my Dentist's part to do them correctly and just kept changing Dentists. But reading your posts I can see that this happens with root canals in general.
Not sure how I feel about getting all teeth with root canals already in my mouth removed, though. But, as for this new upcoming decision, I will opt for Removal.
Thanks< everyone!
Treese
Having observed that my last 3 root canals with crowns wound up getting serious decay underneath them and had to be removed after a few years and done all over, I had thought it was a failure on my Dentist's part to do them correctly and just kept changing Dentists. But reading your posts I can see that this happens with root canals in general.
Not sure how I feel about getting all teeth with root canals already in my mouth removed, though. But, as for this new upcoming decision, I will opt for Removal.
Thanks< everyone!
Treese
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