How Are Infectious Organisms (Strep, Staph, Spirochetes, Fungi) Able To Infect Root Canal Teeth?
Dentin makes up 95 % of the structure of a tooth. This was always felt to be a solid stone like structure. Actually dentin consists of very fine tubules. Undamaged dentin tubules contain a nutrient dense fluid that keeps the teeth alive and healthy. These nutrients reach the teeth by an artery which is accompanied by a nerve and vein in the root canal. When a tooth becomes decayed the placement of an amalgam (preferably non mercury containing) serves to protect the tooth from ongoing injury. If the decay is neglected or not discovered until it has spread into the root canal the bacterial infection involves the nerve and blood vessels of the root canal. Then these bacteria can easily spread through the whole root canal and enter the dentin tubules through their blood supply. The bacteria, spirochetes and fungi have become established in a new home where they are free to multiply and grow without any impediments. Dr. Price had found that not one of 100 disinfectants was able to penetrate
