Comments by "" (@dr.elliephillips) on ""Fix This Early On!" - How Root Canals Decrease Your Lifespan u0026 Cause Disease | Dr Dominik Nischwitz" video.

  1. It's easy to overlook the fact that a tooth's PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT influences BRAIN function. There are many studies linking teeth with cognitive function. Recently we understand how signals from the periodontal ligament (around teeth) connect through a neurotransmitter called OREXIN to our sleep-wake cycle, eyesight and cognitive thinking. This is a vital link between being IGNORED by the aggressive implant industry. Root canals between 1980 and 2000 were generally toxic but TODAY a root canal (by an endodontist) can be a great treatment solution. As a DDS, I would NOT select an implant (with loss of my periodontal ligament) over a root canal for reasons above. Implants are easier treatments for a DDS and they may "seem" a cool way to go... Remember a root canal treated tooth retains valuable periodontal fiber attachments and this has vital connections to cognitive function that can never be replaced once a tooth has been extracted. The lesson may be learned too late - if influencers remain unaware and promote extraction of savable teeth.
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