Who is an Endodontist

An endodontist specializes in emergency tooth repair and root canal therapy. These dentists are experts on the soft masses contained inside every tooth--the nerve structure, blood vessels and other such fragile material which requires a special touch and extensive continuous education. An endodontist will treat tooth damages and infections, as well as conduct root canal treatment and other such surgical procedures. Regular dentists do often perform endodontic procedures with proper training, but specialists are authorized by regulators to complete more complex surgeries. If the tooth pulp and the tissues surrounding the root of a tooth has been injured or deceased, an endodontic  treatment is highly recommended.

Other procedures practiced in endodontics include:

•    Incision for drainage.

•    Internal tooth bleaching to fix teeth that have blackened because of infiltration of decayed soft tissue into the dentin in the teeth . most often seen in incisors that have been injured through a sudden impact.

•    Periradicular surgery (apicoectomy) . surgical removal of the infection from the bone or a reversed root canal.

Identification of a good endodontist

An endodontist has completed dental school along with an additional two years of specialty training, primarily in learning how to best perform root canals and re-treatments. Generally a good dental guide will have a top endodontics in your area. Looking for a board certified endodontist is a good initial starting point. You may also search on the web for sites such as www.top3dentists.com that have done extensive research on each dentist that is listed on their site.

Myth about root canal

•    Unlike what most people think, root canal therapy is not removal of the root of the tooth . it is placing a filling precisely and gently in the root.

•    Another myth is the amount of pain associated with root canals. The truth is: root canals are rarely painful. The only time they do become painful is when there is massive destruction to the tooth, massive infection has formed, bone is damaged, or there is swelling. If treated early on, root canals are rarely painful and very easy procedures.

Considerations for Endodontics

When you have a choice between seeing a regular dentist and a specialist for a root canal, it's typically the better decision to go to the endodontist who have required training and a credential report of the doctor has been done. Specialists charge more for their services, but they have gone through additional training in preventing infections, conducting complex tooth surgeries and avoiding damage to the sensitive nerve tissue contained within every tooth. Protect your long term dental health.