What Do Endodontists Do?

We see general and family dentists for bi-annual dental checkups and exams. They play an essential role in helping to maintain our oral health. However, in some cases, you need to see an endodontist instead of a general dentist. Many people are confused about endodontics and ask, “What does an endodontist do?” This article will discuss the role of endodontists in dentistry.

Endodontists are highly specialized dentists that deal with dental problems affecting the tooth pulp, i.e., the blood vessels, tissues, and nerves inside our teeth. They use their advanced education to treat the various dental root and pulp issues, including those caused by tooth decay and injuries.

If you have tooth pain or an injury that affects the tooth, an endodontist can help. They can perform root canals, tooth extractions, apicoectomies, post-root canal procedures, and corrective surgeries to save decayed or injured teeth. Some of the main reasons to see an endodontic specialist include tooth injuries, bacterial infections, and fractured or chipped teeth.

It is important to note that while general dentists can also perform procedures like root canals, endodontists are much more experienced and use the latest dental technology. According to the American Association of Endodontists, general dentists only perform one or two root canal treatments per week. On the other hand, an endodontist performs an average of 25 root canal treatments within the same period. Thus, they have more experience and can provide comprehensive dental care.

If you require an endodontic procedure, look no further than Syrpes & Pangborn. Dr. Syrpes and Dr. Pangborn are endodontic specialists that cater to the Centennial, CO area. If you’re in Castlewood, Southglenn, Dove Valley, Denver Tech Center, Foxfield, Lone Tree, Cherry Creek, Greenwood Village, or surrounding areas, we can help with your endodontics and microsurgery needs. Call us at (303) 893-3636 or request an appointment here.