Holistic alternatives to root canal therapy
The office of Al A. Fallah, DDS, MICCMO, AIAOMT treats through a different and holistic lens than other dentists’ practices in Carlsbad and Orange County, California. We offer distinctive alternatives to root canal therapy (like dental ozone) that support your utmost safety and lasting health.
What is the problem with “root canals”?
When non-holistic dentists perform root canal treatment, they clean out the inflamed or infected tooth. The treated root canals are sterilized and sealed off. Instead of recommending its removal or extraction, the cleaned-out yet “dead” tooth is left behind. Since it is impossible to sterilize the tooth fully, it can harbor bacteria and serve as a reservoir for toxins. This “hidden infection” also becomes a source of chronic, low-grade inflammation that can affect the health of the rest of your body.
What do you recommend instead of root canal treatment?
Of course, Drs Al A. Fallah and Sergio Juca base their recommendations on your unique needs. As an example, patients often come to us after a non-holistic dentist has told them they need a root canal. When Drs Fallah or Juca take a look at their troubled tooth, they find a very deep cavity. The tooth remains vital, as there is still blood flow and no signs of infection, when a CT scan is performed. In such a case, we apply ozone into the very deep cavity to get rid of harmful bacteria. The finishing touch is a filling or crown to restore and seal the tooth. No further treatment is typically needed with good care, because the tooth does just fine. In fact, we can proudly say that our team has successfully treated thousands of deep cavities with this alternative approach to root canal treatment.
How does ozone work to treat deep decay?
When cavities are close to the nerves of the teeth, we can apply this natural “healer” to kill all of the microbes precisely and effectively. This application of ozone also helps to desensitize the pulp tissue and nerves. Afterward, we seal the tooth beautifully with a composite filling or dental crown. This approach prevents further damage, root canal treatment, and even the potential loss or extraction of a tooth.
What if my tooth can’t be saved?
Understand that not all very deep cavities can be treated with dental restorations and ozone. We may, however, incorporate ozone and other healing products (like platelet rich fibrin) into biological dental extractions. Our extractions can remove the source of the infection and chronic inflammation once and for all. We can also discuss holistic alternatives for tooth replacement, such as metal-free zirconia dental implants.
As a holistic dentist serving the Orange County area, the office of Al A. Fallah, DDS, MICCMO, AIAOMT provides numerous alternatives to standard dental treatments. Our patients deserve only the safest, gentlest, and most precise treatments, and Drs Fallah and Juca deliver with truly distinctive, holistic dentistry. To schedule your appointment, call our team in Carlsbad, CA at (760) 730-1600 today.
