My mother has just been diagnosed with stage III colon cancer. She is a lifelong advocate of alternative medicine and we have been doing research on possible causes and cures unrelated to chemo. She was born in 1950 and said she has several root canals and all sort of metal fillings.
How can I help her find a biological dentist? If someone has a root canal, how do you fix it? Take out the tooth and put a fake one in? She lives in Atlanta, GA and I am trying to help her find medical resources. Does insurance cover biological dentists at all? I live in Alexandria, VA so she could stay with me and I could bring her to Ellicot City for treatment.
Sorry to hear about your mother. Having been diagnosed with prostate cancer myself I know how frightening this can be – and how difficult it can be for family members. The most important thing though is to not give up hope. In all my explorations into alternative medicine for the past 40 years, I find that hope and love are our greatest healers.
In answer to your questions:
The root canal would be removed and could be replaced by what’s called an “implant” – a fancy way of saying a false tooth. It would also be a good idea to consider replacing any metal restorations in her mouth.
You would need to check with your insurance carrier to see what dental procedures are covered.
Give the office a call at 410-964-3118. We will do our best to help you and your mother in these difficult times.
I have had four root canals over approximately a 10 year period as the result of bruxisum (night grinding). The first root canal was 10 years ago on the tooth I believe to be number 12 (upper left tooth between canine and front). Immediately following this procedure I developed a sensation requiring me to try clearing my chest all the time. Drives my family nuts. It tends to impove with regular running and exercise. I saw a throat specialist but since my symptoms were minor nothing was concluded. I explained that this began immediately after a root canal procedure but still nothing could be ascertained. Anyway, approximately 8 years past until both of the adjacent teeth on either side of that first root canal needed root canals. First was the front tooth followed by the canine tooth. Didn’t feel any different after the front tooth but the canine made me ill. I felt a bad sensation eminate into my lower left eye as soon as the guta-percha (I presume it was guta-percha) was inserted. I was exhausted after this procedure and have been exhausted for over 2 years now. I have tried to come up with all sorts of excuses, other than the root canal, for this fatigue but can’t get past the fact that it was the result of this procedure. I have mentioned this to doctors and just about everyone I know but as many people with this probably realize is that people consider us insane. I also developed a feeling of puffiness under my eyes, particularly the root canal side, and they even look slightly puffy sometimes and still do today. It’s difficult to put everything into words but essentially it comes down to this. Immediately following that canine root canal, I am chronically fatigued and it takes an incredible amount of will power to do anything sometimes. It feels like I am being poisoned. I feel like a zombie. You can’t sleep but also can’t stay awake. You can’t function. You have brain fog and can’t concentrate. If it’s not the root canal itself, could the dentist have poisoned me with something, given me a disease, etc… My teeth look good and I don’t want to get any extracted without being certain that it’s a root canal causing this fatigue. It’s a no-brainer if it is the root canal causing this illness. IS THERE A WAY TO DETERMINE IF IT’S THE ROOT CANAL CAUSING THIS FATIGUE?
Hi Roger, I’m sorry to hear about your struggle with fatigue and other health concerns. Unfortunately, there’s no way to tell that the fatigue is 100% from the root canals, however I would recommend finding a biological dentist in your area for help. First, have the teeth tested for anaerobic bacteria and then if the test results are positive, it might be best to have them extracted. Once this is taken care of your fatigue may go away. If Maryland is too far for you to travel to, the best way to find a biological dentist in your area is by calling Dr. Hal Huggins’ office.
My mother has just been diagnosed with stage III colon cancer. She is a lifelong advocate of alternative medicine and we have been doing research on possible causes and cures unrelated to chemo. She was born in 1950 and said she has several root canals and all sort of metal fillings.
How can I help her find a biological dentist? If someone has a root canal, how do you fix it? Take out the tooth and put a fake one in? She lives in Atlanta, GA and I am trying to help her find medical resources. Does insurance cover biological dentists at all? I live in Alexandria, VA so she could stay with me and I could bring her to Ellicot City for treatment.
Sorry to hear about your mother. Having been diagnosed with prostate cancer myself I know how frightening this can be – and how difficult it can be for family members. The most important thing though is to not give up hope. In all my explorations into alternative medicine for the past 40 years, I find that hope and love are our greatest healers.
In answer to your questions:
The root canal would be removed and could be replaced by what’s called an “implant” – a fancy way of saying a false tooth. It would also be a good idea to consider replacing any metal restorations in her mouth.
You would need to check with your insurance carrier to see what dental procedures are covered.
Give the office a call at 410-964-3118. We will do our best to help you and your mother in these difficult times.
I have had four root canals over approximately a 10 year period as the result of bruxisum (night grinding). The first root canal was 10 years ago on the tooth I believe to be number 12 (upper left tooth between canine and front). Immediately following this procedure I developed a sensation requiring me to try clearing my chest all the time. Drives my family nuts. It tends to impove with regular running and exercise. I saw a throat specialist but since my symptoms were minor nothing was concluded. I explained that this began immediately after a root canal procedure but still nothing could be ascertained. Anyway, approximately 8 years past until both of the adjacent teeth on either side of that first root canal needed root canals. First was the front tooth followed by the canine tooth. Didn’t feel any different after the front tooth but the canine made me ill. I felt a bad sensation eminate into my lower left eye as soon as the guta-percha (I presume it was guta-percha) was inserted. I was exhausted after this procedure and have been exhausted for over 2 years now. I have tried to come up with all sorts of excuses, other than the root canal, for this fatigue but can’t get past the fact that it was the result of this procedure. I have mentioned this to doctors and just about everyone I know but as many people with this probably realize is that people consider us insane. I also developed a feeling of puffiness under my eyes, particularly the root canal side, and they even look slightly puffy sometimes and still do today. It’s difficult to put everything into words but essentially it comes down to this. Immediately following that canine root canal, I am chronically fatigued and it takes an incredible amount of will power to do anything sometimes. It feels like I am being poisoned. I feel like a zombie. You can’t sleep but also can’t stay awake. You can’t function. You have brain fog and can’t concentrate. If it’s not the root canal itself, could the dentist have poisoned me with something, given me a disease, etc… My teeth look good and I don’t want to get any extracted without being certain that it’s a root canal causing this fatigue. It’s a no-brainer if it is the root canal causing this illness. IS THERE A WAY TO DETERMINE IF IT’S THE ROOT CANAL CAUSING THIS FATIGUE?
Hi Roger, I’m sorry to hear about your struggle with fatigue and other health concerns. Unfortunately, there’s no way to tell that the fatigue is 100% from the root canals, however I would recommend finding a biological dentist in your area for help. First, have the teeth tested for anaerobic bacteria and then if the test results are positive, it might be best to have them extracted. Once this is taken care of your fatigue may go away. If Maryland is too far for you to travel to, the best way to find a biological dentist in your area is by calling Dr. Hal Huggins’ office.