Who is an Endodontic Specialist?

An endodontic specialist is a dentist who took an additional two or more years of studies after dental school. During these additional years, they learned about the specific causes of toothache and ways to relieve pain efficiently by using the root canal procedure.

Endodontic specialists like to refer to themselves as Specialists in Saving Teeth. They try their best to save your damaged tooth by using specialized techniques to treat it. The Advanced training received by endodontists includes special root canal treatment techniques and pulp related procedures in greater depth. They are capable enough to make the diagnosis and plan treatment for more difficult cases by analyzing their severity. This is the reason why so many general dentists refer their patients to an endodontic specialist for advanced treatments.

Root Canal Expert

An endodontic specialist restrains their practice to endodontics and focuses entirely on the treatment of dental pulp. They commit their time to treating cases related to tooth pain, as their area of expertise also includes finding the causes of difficult to diagnose oral and facial pain.

They hold back from performing teeth cleanings or fillings so that they can serve more people who require root canals.

Endodontists use specific equipment and material to perform treatments. These are designed to the procedure more comfortable. 3D imaging and Digital radiographs are used to see a detailed structure of your root canals and any infections. Dental microscopes are also used to have a clear vision of the root canal to ensure the best treatment.

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