Root Canal Treatment Know Your Options at Rooted Dental
                     ROOTED  DENTAL  |  TORONTO &  THORNHILL
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WHO WE ARE
About Rooted Dental
A biological and holistic dental practice in Toronto 
and Thornhill, Ontario, led by Dr. Michael 
Schecter. We focus on education, safety, 
biocompatible materials, and informed care for Family Dentistry Ceramic / Zirconia 
Implants
patients considering root canal treatment.
20+ 2 Mon–Fri
years of experience clinic locations 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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THE BASIC S
Understanding Root Canal Treatment
The need The aim The discussion
Used when the pulp, the Clean and seal the tooth so A well-discussed topic in 
inner part of a tooth, is it can stay in the mouth. both conventional and 
infected or damaged. holistic dentistry.
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TWO PERSPECT IVES
Why Patients Ask Questions
Regulators Holistic practitioners
The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Many raise concerns about possible effects on 
Ontario and Health Canada affirm the safety of overall health.
a successful root canal.
Rooted Dental respects both perspectives.
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Considered a safe and effective way to save a tooth with 
infected or damaged pulp.
PERSPECT IVE  1
Conventional Modern techniques aim to clean and seal the tooth 
thoroughly to prevent further infection.
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Taught widely in dental schools and supported by 
decades of clinical use.
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Some biological dentists worry that tiny bacteria may 
remain inside a treated tooth.
PERSPECT IVE  2
Biological They consider whether this could affect overall 
systemic health.
Dentist View
Emphasis on the body's natural defenses, biocompatible 
materials, and individualized care.
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YOUR CHOICES
Options You Can Discuss
1 2 3
Root canal Extraction with an Careful 
Save the natural tooth. implant Fmolloown itthoe troionthg closely after 
Replace the tooth with a treatment.
biocompatible ceramic or 
zirconia implant.
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OUR APPROACH
How We Evaluate Your Tooth
Before recommending root canal treatment, Dr. Michael Schecter reviews three areas.
01 02 03
Systemic health Dental condition The tooth itself
Your overall health picture. The general state of your The specifics of the tooth in 
mouth. question.
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DECIDE  WITH  CONFIDENCE
Questions to Ask Your Dentist
0 What are the benefits and risks of each 0 How does this choice fit my overall health 
1 option for my tooth? 2 goals?
0 What materials will be used, and are they 0 What follow-up care or monitoring do I 
3 biocompatible?
4 need?
Our team explains all your options so you can choose with confidence.
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Thank You
Book a consultation to discuss your options.
TORONTO THORNHILL CONTACT
44 Vaughan Rd, Toronto, ON 1136 Centre St, Unit 202, (647) 234-4554
M6G 2N4 Thornhill, ON L4J 3M8 [email protected]
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