Why Choose An Endodontist?
Endodontists are experts in performing root canals and other complex endodontic procedures.
They:
- Deliver the best outcomes with the highest rates of tooth survival.
- Are focused on saving natural teeth as a priority.
- Perform root canals almost exclusively (95% of what they do).
- Are experts who diagnose, treat and relieve oral and facial pain.
- Have specialized training in administering anesthesia.
- Are trained in and use advanced technology (e.g.,operating microscopes, rotary instrumentation, digital radiography, cone beam computed tomography).
- Use microsurgical techniques to improve patient comfort and save natural teeth.
Endodontists are a primary resource for dentists making treatment decisions.
They:
- Are available on a consultative basis or when dentists need a second opinion.
- Help dentists determine when to refer patients and can evaluate the difficulty level of individual cases.
- Perform root canals and other endodontic treatment on patients referred.
Endodontists involved in a root canal treatment can save patients time and money while putting them more at ease.
They:
- Have expertise to do everything from the most common to most complex root canals, diminishing the need for retreatment.
- Focus on saving the natural tooth. Tooth loss can lead to multiple problems over the long term (e.g., shifting teeth, follow-up visits to place and maintain prosthetics) as well as additional expense for the patient.
- Provide patients with a solid foundation for crowns and other restorative work, reducing the likelihood of future complications.
For more information regarding Endodontists please visit The American Association of Endodontists website.