What is an Endodontist?

An Endodontist is a dentist with special training in diagnosing and treating problems associated with the inside of the tooth. They do only endodontic procedures in their practices because they are specialists. To become specialists, they complete dental school and an additional two or more years of advanced training in endodontics, one of the nine specialties recognized by the American Dental Association. They perform routine as well as difficult and very complex endodontic procedures, including retreatment of previous root canals that have not healed completely, as well as endodontic surgery. Endodontists are also experienced at finding the cause of oral and facial pain that has been difficult to diagnose. Who performs endodontic treatment? All dentists, including your general dentist, receive basic training in endodontic treatment in dental school. General dentists often refer patients needing endodontic treatment to endodontists. Why would I need an endodontic procedure? ...  more

Many people routinely seek out a dentist for emergency tooth repair services. Most of the time the damage can be fixed by filling the cracked enamel or recreating the missing portions of a healthy tooth. Other times, however, the damage goes past the outer portion of the tooth, also called the enamel, and inside the tooth to the tooth pulp. When the inside of the tooth is infected or inflamed it may require the often dreaded root canal procedure, otherwise known as endodontic treatment. Endodontic treatment can be performed by a general dentist or may require the expertise of an endodontist—a dentist who specializes in matters concerning the inside of the tooth, namely the tooth pulp which is comprised of nerve tissue and blood vessels. Like a general dentist, an endodontist must complete dental school which is generally four years long. In addition to dental school, an endodontist must also complete an additional two to three years of advanced training, also called residency. Board ...  more

Specialise in the treatment of disease and injuries to, and associated with, the root canal and it surrounding tissues.  more

An endodontist is a dentist who has received three years of advanced training in endodontic procedures and has limited their practice to performing only endodontic procedures. Dentists will regularly refer patients needing endodontic procedures to an endodontist because of their experience in dealing with both routine and difficult endodontic procedures. Endodontists are also experts in diagnosing the cause of oral and facial pain. Will I feel pain during or after the procedure? Most patients report that they are comfortable during endodontic retreatment. After retreatment the tooth may be sensitive and you may experience slight discomfort. However, your endodontist will give you instructions regarding which medications will relieve this pain. If you experience severe pain or pain that lasts for longer than a few days contact your endodontist. Will my tooth need special care afterwards? Other than practicing proper oral hygiene your tooth should not require any special treatment and ...  more

Endodontists are dentists specializing in diseases associated with dental pulp. They generally deal with more complex endodontic procedures not handled by general dentists. This may include the re-treatment of root canals that have not healed completely. Determining the reasons for oral and facial pain can also be done by Endodontists.  more

An endodontist is a dentist who has received three years of advanced training in endodontic procedures and has limited their practice to performing only endodontic procedures. Dentists will regularly refer patients needing endodontic procedures to an endodontist because of their experience in dealing with both routine and difficult endodontic procedures. Endodontists are also experts in diagnosing the cause of oral and facial pain. Will I feel pain during or after the procedure? Most patients report that they are comfortable during endodontic surgery. The local anaesthetics used during endodontic surgery make the procedure relatively painless. After treatment the tooth may be sensitive and you may experience slight discomfort. However, your endodontist will give you instructions regarding which medications will relieve this pain. If you experience severe pain or pain that lasts for longer than a few days contact your endodontist. Will my tooth need special care afterwards? Other than ...  more

An endodontist is a dentist with special training in diagnosing and treating problems associated with the inside of the tooth. They do only endodontic procedures in their practices because they are specialists. They perform routine as well as difficult and very complex endodontic procedures including re-treatment of previous root canals that have not healed completely and endodontic surgery. Endodontists are also experienced at finding the cause of oral and facial pain that has been difficult to diagnose.