Root Canals: Safe or Dangerous? | #278

Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Wellness Loud

Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 20 May 2024

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Dr. Christian Gonzalez delves into the controversial topic of root canals and presents compelling evidence on the efficacy of root canals. Through research studies and insightful explanations, Dr. Christian Gonzalez explores the potential risks and downsides of root canal treatments, including the possibility of persistent infection, inflammation, and even increased risk of heart disease. Dr. G strongly advocates for informed consent and encourages listeners to consider alternative approaches, such as consulting with holistic or biological dentists before undergoing a root canal procedure. Show Notes: -Introduction to the topic of root canals and their prevalence (41-59% of individuals have undergone at least one) -Reasons for getting root canals: infection, deep decay, physical trauma -Root canal procedure explained: removing infected tissue, cleaning, and sealing with gutta-percha -Potential immediate risks: tooth fracture, allergic reactions, incomplete removal of infection -The problem with root canals: bacteria and yeast may still live in the root canal after the procedure -Study linking undetected tooth infections to a 2.7 times higher risk of heart attack -Bacteria from the mouth found in heart disease plaques -Cavitation surgery and zirconia implants as safer options References: Association of Endodontic Lesions with Coronary Artery Disease Microbiological Aspects of Root Canal Infections and Disinfection Strategies: An Update Review on the Current Knowledge and Challenges === Thank you to our sponsors! Nuzest https://nuzest-usa.com/drg and use code DRG for 20% off all products. LMNT DrinkLMNT.com/DRG to claim your free sample pack for Heal Thy Self listeners only. === Get bi-weekly emotional healing insights and ways to connect with the community on the ELM newsletter! Join here: https://www.elm.health/newsletter === Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to heal thyself. I have quite the show for you today. Thank you for joining.
0:04.0	Thank you for taking your time out of your day, opening your heart, opening your ears and taking in this information.
0:08.8	A lot of people have dental issues. A lot of you have been recommended a root canal, have had a root canal, and never
0:17.7	really thought about what's going on inside of your tooth. You see a lot of us are under the impression that root canals are safe.
0:26.6	They're just part of the procedures we get in dentistry that are safe and effective and we live
0:31.0	with it. But not a lot of people are talking about what is the dark side, the downsides of root canals.
0:36.0	If you had a root canal, if you're on the pipeline to get a root canal, you have to listen to this show.
0:42.0	Anyone you know or you love has a root canal. You've got to listen to
0:45.6	the show. It's going to be fantastic. Really powerful stuff, but get ready for this knowledge
0:49.6	Bob segment of He of myself.
1:06.0	Here in the United States between 41 to 59% of individuals are estimated to have undergone at least one endodonic treatment that is in the root of the tooth, the canal. Yet 24 to 65% of those treated with root canals
1:10.4	actually have radiographic evidence of persistent periodontitis,
1:15.0	inflammation in the area around the root.
1:19.0	Now, root canals have been around since the early 1800s,
1:22.0	and not much has changed.
1:23.6	You're recommended to get a root canal when your tooth shows signs of infection or
1:27.4	significant pulpal damage, especially around the nerve.
1:31.0	Root canal treatments, they're performed as a means of saving the tooth.
1:34.8	You may have heard this before.
1:35.7	The doctor says, okay, well, we can save the tooth, but we're going to have to give you
1:39.0	a root canal, especially when it becomes infected or severely damaged when you have
1:45.0	you have decay or disease or even just trauma to the tooth like a sports injury.
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