WHY ROOT CANALS ARE SAFER THAN EVER
Across all medical fields and specialties, treatments and procedures are safer than ever. This includes endodontics and, specifically, root canals.
Every step of the way, endodontic specialists have figured out how to prevent further infection and leave the patient with their original tooth, with no threat of reinfection or other complications. These advancements are so important because there is only one other treatment option when a patient has an infected tooth: extraction. In the vast majority of endodontic cases, extraction is not ideal. According to the American Association of Endodontists, tooth extraction cases are “known to cause significantly higher incidences of bacteria entering the bloodstream.”
What makes root canals safer than ever?
It all comes down to the many strides that have been made in medicine in general, coupled with advanced techniques and better technology. All of these elements come together for safe treatments and stellar results.
Of course, you will still find many sources that oppose root canal treatment, particularly on the internet. Unreliable sources often lead to patient questions and even anxiety. However, thanks to years of studies published across numerous peer-reviewed journals, along with well- documented cases, we know just how safe the root canal truly is.
Advanced technology used in root canals includes digital imaging (including 3D imaging); rubber dams (designed to help prevent bacteria from contaminating the tooth during the procedure); state-of-the- art instruments; and advanced disinfectants — not to mention medicated filling materials.
Dentists and endodontists are well-prepared to put patients at ease and share the many amazing advancements we currently have access to.
‘THE ORIGINS OF HAPPINESS’
Changing Our Ideas of Success
What is happiness? How can we encourage well-being in others? These are the sorts of questions that have kept philosophers busy since the dawn of human history. In“The Origins of Happiness,”a team of the world’s leading social scientists tackles these age-old mysteries. Their groundbreaking findings may change the workplace and public policy. Listed as one of the top five books Business Insider was excited about for the year 2018,“Origins”does not disappoint. If you want to better understand your own happiness or the happiness of others, you’ll find the book to be an enlightening page turner. Even though it’s based on years of research and filled with graphs and data to support the authors’arguments, it doesn’t read like a heady scientific report. On the contrary, this fairly short book is surprisingly accessible. Between the charts and equations, you’ll find“Origins”has wit, charm, and wisdom in spades. With their down-to-earth prose, the authors dissect complex arguments and strip long-held beliefs to their core assumptions. The result is a methodical yet enjoyable exploration of what it means to live well in today’s world. While it’s designed to help policymakers quantify and boost the satisfaction of their citizens, there is something for everyone in“Origins.”The chapters on success and happiness in children are of particular interest to parents and
educators, for example. Business owners and managers should be especially interested in the book’s data-driven reimagining of wealth and happiness. The paycheck is no longer the universal incentive for employees we once thought it was. One has only to look to Silicon Valley to know
that some of the most successful companies on the planet have prioritized the well-being of their employees. The quirky perks and benefits offered by Google and Amazon make much more sense from a business standpoint after reading“Origins.” This is one of those rare works that captures the prevailing winds of the business world and puts them into easy-to-understand terms backed by hard data. Far more than vague platitudes about money not buying happiness,“Origins”will change the way you think about everyone’s well-being— including your own.
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