Dental cavitations can cause persistent pain and health issues you might not connect to your dental health. These hollow spaces in your jawbone often develop after tooth extractions when the socket doesn’t heal properly. At Club K Dental, we evaluate these often-overlooked conditions using advanced diagnostic techniques to help identify hidden sources of chronic pain and inflammation.
Our team at Club K Dental brings specialized training in detecting and treating dental cavitations. With our comprehensive approach to dental health, we look beyond surface problems to address underlying issues that might be affecting your overall wellness. Our cavitation evaluations can be particularly valuable if you’ve experienced unexplained pain, chronic health issues, or previous dental work that continues to cause discomfort.
Dental cavitations are areas of dead or decaying tissue in your jawbone. Unlike tooth cavities that form in the actual teeth, cavitations occur in the bone itself. They develop when a tooth extraction site doesn’t heal properly, leaving a hollow area where bacteria can grow and toxins can accumulate.
These hidden lesions may not be visible on standard dental X-rays. According to the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, cavitations are present in approximately 30% of wisdom tooth extraction sites where conventional healing appears normal on visual examination. The condition is also known as NICO (Neuralgia-Inducing Cavitational Osteonecrosis) when it causes facial pain.
Research suggests cavitations may contribute to systemic health problems beyond local pain. The bacterial toxins from these sites can enter your bloodstream and potentially affect your immune system and overall health.
Many patients with cavitations report symptoms that seem unrelated to dental issues, including facial pain, headaches, or even unexplained health problems throughout the body.
Traditional dental X-rays often miss cavitations because these lesions don’t always show clear boundaries between healthy and diseased tissue. This makes them particularly challenging to identify without specialized evaluation techniques.
At Club K Dental, we use advanced diagnostic methods to detect these hidden problems:
We also consider related symptoms you might be experiencing. Patients often report chronic facial pain, headaches, unexplained fatigue, or even autoimmune conditions that haven’t responded to conventional treatments.
The evaluation process is comfortable and non-invasive. Our goal is to provide a thorough assessment without causing additional stress or discomfort.
Once we identify a cavitation, treatment typically involves a minimally invasive surgical procedure to clean the affected area. This process, known as cavitation surgery or osteonecrotic debridement, removes the diseased tissue and stimulates healing.
During the procedure, we:
Many patients experience significant relief from chronic symptoms after cavitation treatment. Research from the American Academy of Environmental Medicine indicates that approximately 75% of patients with confirmed cavitations report improvement in their symptoms after proper treatment when followed up six months after the procedure.
Recovery time varies depending on the extent of the condition and your overall health. Most patients can return to normal activities within a few days, though complete healing of the bone may take several months.
The mouth-body connection is a fundamental principle in biological dentistry. Problems in your dental structures can potentially impact your entire system through various pathways.
Cavitations may contribute to systemic inflammation through several mechanisms:
Many patients with unresolved health issues discover that addressing dental cavitations helps improve conditions they never associated with their oral health. The American College for Advancement in Medicine recognizes the potential relationship between chronic dental infections and systemic health conditions based on growing clinical evidence and patient case studies.
While not every health problem stems from dental issues, evaluating for cavitations may be worthwhile if you’ve struggled with chronic conditions that haven’t responded to conventional treatments.
Club K Dental offers comprehensive cavitation evaluations using a holistic approach. We understand that each patient’s situation is unique, and we take time to thoroughly assess your specific needs and concerns before recommending any treatment options.
Our team remains at the forefront of biological dental practices, combining traditional dental expertise with advanced knowledge of how oral health affects your entire body. Club K Dental’s state-of-the-art facility features the latest diagnostic technology to ensure accurate assessment of potential cavitations. To learn more about our dental cavitation evaluations or to schedule an appointment, visit our contact form at contact us.
At Club K Dental, we offer a distinctive dental experience that you won’t find anywhere else. We are a Mercury-Free, Mercury-Safe, Biologic office committed to holistic dental care. Our practice focuses on finding and preventing the root cause of disease or damage rather than simply treating symptoms. We offer specialized services including Allergy Elimination through NAET, Ozone Therapy, and SAFE Amalgam removal. We work collaboratively with other healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive, holistic care that addresses your overall wellness, not just your dental health.
Your first visit with us will be approximately 90 minutes, during which we conduct a thorough assessment of your dental and overall health. We’ll take a Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) or 3D radiograph to examine your airway, bone structure and density, teeth, sinuses, and other anatomical landmarks in your upper and lower jaws. We also perform a Vitamin D test and a Saliva pH test to gauge your overall health status. You’ll receive a dental cleaning using ozonated water and meet with Dr. Knapton to discuss your health goals and treatment options. This comprehensive approach enables us to develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET) is a non-invasive, drug-free method for treating allergies. This holistic approach helps identify and eliminate allergic reactions through a combination of techniques derived from traditional Chinese medicine, kinesiology, and chiropractic principles. Dr. Knapton is certified in NAET and has personal experience with its effectiveness. He sought NAET treatment for his own hands that were cracking and bleeding, with remarkable results after conventional treatments failed. He has also successfully treated his children for allergies using NAET, resolving his son’s sandpaper skin and his daughter’s persistent leg rash.
Our SAFE Amalgam Removal process adheres to strict protocols to safeguard you from mercury exposure during the removal of old mercury fillings. As members of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), we adhere to scientific safety measures throughout the procedure. This includes using specialized equipment to minimize mercury vapor, providing oxygen during the procedure, using a rubber dam to isolate the tooth, and employing high-volume suction to capture particles and vapor. We follow these protocols to reduce your exposure to potentially harmful substances while replacing your amalgam fillings with biocompatible alternatives. After removal, we may recommend detoxification support to help your body eliminate any mercury that may have accumulated in your system over time.
