Root Cause (2019) Reviews

• No evidence based science whatsoever

  malachi94952019-01-05

  Look up Dr. Joseph Issels. That is where they were getting all of their statistics, he is a German physician that was convicted of manslaughter for trying "alternative cancer treatment methods" on patients. The claim that 97% of patients with cancer had root canals was based on a claim from this physician. No documented numbers, that was his estimation... what a joke.

• Beware! Scientology & questionable science in this documentary.

  michaelvkennedy2019-01-14

  This documentary looks slick and modern and the production quality is high, but it's not credible. I felt so passionate about sharing this with you all that I opened an IMDB account just to leave this comment. I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue last year and I'm working my way back to full health. My dentist recently told me I need a root canal, and after a tough year health-wise I'm naturally cautious of anything that may negatively impact my health. So I gave this 'documentary' a watch. This documentary begins with Dr David Minkoff MD saying: "If you think you can get away with leaving an infected toxic tooth in your body and not have a systemic consequence, I think you're deluding yourself." Dr David Minkoff is a scientologist and was banned from practicing medicine in Florida. Please Google 'Dr David Minkoff MD' for yourself. There's plenty of unpleasant and scary stories involving him. Surely any documentary that begins with this man delivering it's central message is undermined, immediately? It is in my eyes. From Casewatch: "In 2001, the Florida Board of Medicine fined David I. Minkoff, M.D., $10,000 and suspended his license for one year, to be followed by two years of probation. Minkoff, a Scientologist, was implicated in the death of Lisa McPherson, a Scientologist who allegedly died of malnutrition while in the custody of other Scientologists. An Administrative Law Judge concluded (see below) that even though Minkoff had never met McPherson, he prescribed sedative medication by telephone to Church of Scientology staff members who had called on her behalf. Although admitting no guilt, Minkoff reached a $100,000 settlement in 1997 in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by McPherson's estate." Additionally, two people died using an experimental scientology-based form of electro-therapy at this clinic. Again, please Google. Do your own research :) As I said above, this documentary looks slick and is easy to watch, but it's not credible.

• All the 1-star reviews sound like they were written by the same person

  dcsheats2019-01-29

  First, if pamelasmcelman checks back for an answer, you should google for "biological dentists," as they're more likely to be called. Also check the IAOMT website (should be easy to find with a search). But don't assume you'll automatically have a great dentist--ask lots of questions, ask for testimonials, and trust your gut. Try joining some Facebook groups. There's one that starts with "NICO" that's pretty good. Those of us who have been on the Internet for at least a few months recognize the tone and vocabulary of these 1-star reviews, don't we? :) There are those who think if they yell loudly enough and insult the intelligence of others with playground epithets, we "stupid folks" will retreat whimpering into a dark closet and never be seen again. I really don't understand the motivation. Surely these reviewers are not all endodontists. I'm sure those folks have plenty of profitable work to keep them busy! Would someone go to the trouble of creating many accounts to post all these "reviews"? It sure sounds like it. I haven't seen much substantiated criticism in all these reviews, but a lot of hot air. A few pokes at some dentists' histories...but anyone can say anything about anyone, can't they? Are all the dentists on the "other side" paragons? There was some tongue-in-cheek nonsense and wacky treatments mentioned in the documentary (from one man's experiences, which adds some color), but the really telling parts have been totally ignored by critics here. Many of the statistics in the movie came straight from mainstream dental or medical organizations. Experiments and studies were done properly and are easy to find documented. The truth will eventually become mainstream, and people will look back in a few decades and laugh at the idea that anyone would believe a dead tooth could be safely left in the jaw, with no circulation or access by the immune system. Anyone can do their own research online or at the library and decide which sources and experts are credible. The shrillness of protest is just more evidence that a nerve has been touched. Pun intended. :) And what on earth do the 1-star folks think the film is selling? I just watched it last night and I don't recall any products mentioned, website, or contact information. You're ridiculous! To the filmmaker and Netflix, THANK YOU for making available information that has long been ignored and even suppressed. You are saving lives.

• This is true. I experienced the same

  ksscott-622822019-02-15

  I was very ill for years as a result of root canals. When I got them out, my health recovered. I went from being active and healthy to almost disabled. It's because of stories like this that I made the connection, because I had no symptoms around the teeth themselves and my dentist could see nothing wrong. Anyone who thinks this should be censored is probably either making money from doing root canals or lazily repeating what mainstream media tells us - that they are safe. They are not.

• DENTISTS who criticize this doc are WORRIED about THEIR MONEY, NOT about YOUR HEALTH!

  walkofitall2019-02-06

  BEST doc I've seen in my life. Eye opening. My case was very difficult. Removing my root canals was OMG, I feel like a new guy after that. It completely cured my cronic diseases. The low rating on IMDB and other pages are very easy to understand if you know that Dentistry is a BIG INDUSTRY in all world, and DENTISTS who criticize this documentary are WORRIED about THEIR MONEY, NOT about YOUR HEALTH! Make your own judgement by watching this and PLEASE support the creators of this movie. They save my life!