[socasusie]

Ok, I am hoping for some additional education.

I was reading an article about a tooth care system (the zellies system if you want to read it). it involves Closys rinse, then brushing with a simple toothpaste like plain Colgate, then using listerine, followed by ACT. The using xylitol mints and water during the day. I don't know if I'll do it long term, but my lupus does cause inflammation to be worse in my gums (but not bones for some reason) and the swelling has gone down.

Anyway, she talked about root canals, but two different kinds. She said that there are root canals where the tooth is infected (we've discussed that type), but also the type where a dentist knows the nerve is going to die, like from trauma, and does the root canal before it can get infected. Is that still dangerous? I am thinking because they can't truly seal it off, the normal bacteria in your mouth would infect at some point, even if started with no infection, but am hoping you can educate me further.

As you know, dentists don't admit to root canals being bad-so I'm trying to determine if this type of root canal is still going to be a chronic infection because its ultimately a dead tooth.

As always, thanks you for your patience in educating us!