Mind Your Mouth2 Jun 2025

#011 - Should I Get A Root Canal? (The Most Controversial Topics In Dentistry) 🦷❓

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In this episode of "Mind Your Mouth," Dr. Maria Florou dives into root

canals, fluoride, and mercury exposure. She breaks down when a root

canal is necessary, explores fluoride’s cavity-reducing benefits, and

questions the long-term effects of mercury in dental treatments. Tune in

to challenge common myths and rethink your oral health!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:00 - Understanding Root Canals

00:02:30 - The Controversy Surrounding Root Canals

00:04:00 - Investigating Root Canal Treated Teeth

00:05:30 - The Role of Tomography in Dental Health

00:06:30 - Fluoride: A Double-Edged Sword

00:08:00 - Fluoride's Impact on Health

00:09:30 - Fluoride and Autism Research

00:11:00 - The Dangers of Amalgam Fillings

00:12:30 - Mercury Leakage from Amalgam Fillings

00:14:00 - The European Ban on Amalgam Fillings

00:15:30 - Safe Removal Protocols for Mercury Fillings

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