Endodontics (root canal treatment)
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Visitor asks:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I discovered that I have 9 conventionally treated non-vital teeth (which have been in my mouth for many years, with no visible problems). In addition, since last year I have had one treated according to newer root canal cleaning guidelines (and filling, gutta-percha, etc.), and two more teeth are planned to be treated with these endodontic fillings. I still have all 4 wisdom teeth, which have never caused noticeable problems. I also have numerous amalgam fillings in addition to all this.
Is it even permissible for someone to have 10 or 12 non-vital teeth, and how over the years are possible intoxications of the body with mercaptan and thioether and other toxins from anaerobic bacteria tested?
Many years ago I had an autoimmune disease (myositis), and for many years I have also had a heart murmur. The autoimmune disease has long been cured, but since learning that I have so many non-vital teeth I fear they may be harming me by spreading infections through the body. My immune system has already been severely tested (I also had to take corticosteroids for 18 years). Occasionally I have minor episodes of chronic fatigue and mood swings. I also have persistent minor urological inflammations. Otherwise I am fine and live a very healthy and active life.
I am definitely interested in your opinion because, as far as I know, the burden of bacterial toxins increases with the number of non-vital teeth in the mouth. Bioresonance or the Orotox test are supposed to show the toxin burden—what is your view on this? Before perhaps having all non-vital teeth extracted (which is a “horror story” scenario), I would like to measure precisely the burden from individual teeth—I know dental X-rays do not show this. Thank you and best regards, Dušan Jež
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
Dentistry relies on established clinical guidelines. Root canal fillings are checked with X-rays, which primarily show the quality of the filling and, of course, any changes in the periodontal tissues around the root apex. If these images show no abnormalities, we consider the tooth properly treated and, according to our knowledge, it does not cause other pathology. As a dentist, unfortunately I cannot take a position on other alternative diagnostic procedures, which in my opinion certainly cannot be relevant when making decisions such as whether to remove teeth. In clinical practice I am aware of cases in which people had one or more non-vital teeth removed and then noticed changes in systemic health (patchy hair loss, changes in vision), but we can never confirm that this action itself caused the positive change. Most often it is merely a placebo effect (positive thinking), which nevertheless should not be disregarded.
Have a nice day!
Dentistry relies on established clinical guidelines. Root canal fillings are checked with X-rays, which primarily show the quality of the filling and, of course, any changes in the periodontal tissues around the root apex. If these images show no abnormalities, we consider the tooth properly treated and, according to our knowledge, it does not cause other pathology. As a dentist, unfortunately I cannot take a position on other alternative diagnostic procedures, which in my opinion certainly cannot be relevant when making decisions such as whether to remove teeth. In clinical practice I am aware of cases in which people had one or more non-vital teeth removed and then noticed changes in systemic health (patchy hair loss, changes in vision), but we can never confirm that this action itself caused the positive change. Most often it is merely a placebo effect (positive thinking), which nevertheless should not be disregarded.
Have a nice day!
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