Endodontics - Treatments and Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Endodontics and Orthodontics?

An Endodontist specializes in the root and pulp of a tooth (root canal therapy) while an Othodontist specializes in teeth alignment and positions (braces).

Does an Endodontist do tooth extractions?

An Endodontist can perform tooth extractions. Your endodontist however will always try to save a natural tooth before deciding to extract a tooth. Nothing can perform or feel better than a natural tooth.

Does an Endodontics appointment require a referral?

An Endodontist may not take new patients without a referral from either a general dentist or specialist. Call your local Endodontist for more information.

What treatments does an Endodontist perform?

An Endodontist will perform treatments dealing with the tooths root, pulp and nerve. Some common treatments include root canal therapy, root canal retreatment and apicoectomy surgery.

Popular Treatments for Endodontics

This is a popular but limited list of treatments for Endodontics. Some Endodontics locations may provide more or less treatment options than others.

Dental Implants

Implants can be placed by either a general or specialist dentist. The type of dentist that performs the implant is less important than the training and experience of the dentist.

Endodontic Surgery

Endodontic surgery covers a wide range of procedures with the most common being apicoectomy (root-end resection).

Root Canal Re-Treatment

A root canal re-treatment is when your tooth is reopened to remove the filling and materials from the first root canal treatment. The inside of the root will be cleaned, inspected for fractures and then filled and sealed.

Root Canals

A root canal is when the pulp and nerve in the root of the tooth is removed. The inside of the root will be cleaned and shaped and then filled and sealed.

More information, references and sources.

Here are some external links that may contain useful information about Endodontics.

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American Association of Endodontists	Learn more about endodontists, the dental specialists who treat you comfortably and save your natural teeth.