Root Canals: Like Leaving a Dead Mouse in Your Mouth (But Somehow More Gross)

Are root canals dangerous? Let’s just say... you wouldn’t willingly carry a corpse in your jaw.

Let’s set the stage.

You live in the woods. You have a couple of majestic, slightly murderous cats (as all cats should be). Sometimes, instead of eating their kill, they leave you a special “gift” in the form of a dead mouse. You don't find it right away... and a few days later, you notice a smell.

Congratulations.

That’s basically what a root canal is: a decaying corpse tucked into your mouth.

But worse—because you paid someone thousands of dollars to put it there.

Root Canal Reality Check: Looks Clean, Feels Fine, Still Full of Bacteria

So... What Is a Root Canal, Really?

A root canal is a dental procedure that removes the nerve and pulp from a tooth that's become infected or inflamed. Then the space is cleaned (allegedly), shaped, and filled with some material that's meant to “seal” the area.

But here's the problem:

Once a tooth loses its blood supply, it’s dead tissue.

And your body does not like dead things hanging around.

No matter how sterile the dentist tries to make it,

that tooth is now a perfect little cave for bacteria to thrive in.

Think: anaerobic bacteria, the kind that love dark, oxygen-starved nooks.

The kind that can produce neurotoxins, immune triggers, and systemic inflammation.

The Whole-Body Connection: Every Tooth Is Wired to an Organ

Here’s where things get interesting:

Your teeth are not isolated lumps of enamel.

They’re connected to your body’s energetic and neurological grid,

just like your organs.

Biological (aka holistic) dentists use what’s called the Tooth-Organ Meridian Chart—based on Traditional Chinese Medicine—which maps each tooth to specific organ systems. Lose a tooth or deaden it with a root canal, and you're potentially interfering with that circuit.

For example:

·       Root canal in a molar? It could affect your pancreas and stomach.

·       Dead front tooth? That might be stressing your bladder and kidneys.

Sound woo? Well, the Germans have been using this in their medical diagnostics for decades. And there's a reason many biological dentists work alongside naturopaths and functional MDs.

“But What Are My Options If I Don’t Want a Root Canal?”

Brace yourself. The answer isn’t pretty—but it is empowering.

Root Canal?

Hard pass. That dead tissue doesn’t belong in your mouth.

Metal Implant?

Let me stop you right there. You're about to screw a piece of metal into your jawbone like you’re assembling IKEA furniture, and you think that’s not going to mess with your body's electrical system? Bless your heart.

Option 1: Pull It and Leave the Space

Simple. Inert. Your body can heal.

Option 2: Non-metal retainer tooth or bridge

Safe, removable, and doesn’t mess with your body’s bioelectricity.

Option 3: Ceramic implant (last resort)

If you must fill the space, ceramic is less inflammatory than metal. Still not ideal, but better.

True Story Time (aka Why I Say HELL NO to Implants)

I worked on a woman who had bizarre digestive issues that no one could explain. I asked, “When did it start?” She said: “Ten years ago around the time I got married.”I asked: “What happened ten years ago?”She said: “I got a dental implant because a dentist told me a healthy tooth didn’t ‘look good.’”

And there it was. Her mystery illness began when she drilled a metal bolt into her jaw over a cosmetic opinion. I told her—flat out—get it out. That implant was wrecking her gut, her energy, her health.

Bottom Line: Don’t Let a Dentist Convince You to Bury a Corpse in Your Face

Root canals are marketed as “saving the tooth.” But they’re actually just taxidermy for teeth—preserved, stuffed, and still very much... dead.

You deserve better. Your immune system deserves better. Your organs deserve better.

Bonus Sassy Tip:

Get yourself a biological dentist who understands energy meridians, material safety, and the systemic impact of dental procedures. If you need a referral, I know a great one in Mexico (way more affordable, and they actually care about your long-term health).

Bottom line: failed root canals and infected root canals are not rare flukes—they're baked into the cake.Even the “best” ones may quietly smolder for years.

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Research Bombs References (a.k.a. For the Tooth Truth Seekers)

Siqueira, J. F., & Rôças, I. N. (2008). Clinical implications and microbiology of bacterial persistence after treatment procedures. Journal of Endodontics, 34(11), 1291–1301.

Summary: This study revealed that root canal-treated teeth often harbor diverse and potentially pathogenic bacterial species, including those linked to systemic diseases. The research underscores the possibility of persistent microbial infection even after conventional endodontic treatment.

Haley, B. E. (2010). Toxicities associated with asymptomatic root canal treated teeth. International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT).

Summary: Dr. Boyd Haley examined biochemical extracts from root canal-treated teeth and found they can inhibit vital mitochondrial enzymes. These toxins—such as thioethers and mercaptans—may affect immune function and neural health, even in the absence of symptoms.

Price, W. A. (1923). Dental Infections, Oral and Systemic. Cleveland, OH: Penton Publishing Co.

Summary: A foundational figure in biological dentistry, Dr. Weston Price's pioneering 25-year investigation concluded that root canal-treated teeth can be focal points for systemic illness. He associated hidden infections with chronic diseases such as arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and neurological dysfunction.

Tooth-Organ Meridian Connections

1. Molars and Digestive Organs

• Association: Upper and lower first and second molars are linked to the stomach, spleen, and pancreas.

• Evidence: According to the Meridian Tooth Chart, these teeth align with the stomach and pancreas meridians.

  • Source: holisticdentalcenternj.com

  • Source: dentagama.com

• Implication: Infections or root canals in molars may influence digestive health and pancreatic function.

  
  

2. Incisors and Urinary Organs

• Association: Central and lateral incisors are connected to the kidneys and bladder.

• Evidence: These teeth correspond to kidney and bladder meridians, per traditional meridian charts.

  • Source: holisticdentalcenternj.com

  • Source: kytdentalservices.com

• Implication: Dental issues in the front teeth may reflect or affect kidney and bladder function, suggesting a deeper systemic connection.