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Root Canals

An endodontist is a dentist who specializes in root canal treatment. Root canal, or endodontic treatment, is a procedure performed to remove damaged tissue from inside the root canals of a tooth. As a specialist, endodontists limit their practice to endodontic procedures.

Endodontists have advanced surgical and nonsurgical skills that make them uniquely qualified to treat routine as well as complex cases. The care that an endodontist provides is supported by intensive education on how to perform the (More)

Understanding Root Canals

  • Dental X-rays
  • Endodontists - Root Canal Specialists (American Association of Endodontists)
  • Root Canal (ADAM)

    • Commonly Asked Questions

  • Do I Need to Have a Root Canal Redone?
  • Is a Root Canal Necessary?
  • Is Post Root Canal Pain Normal?
  • Should an Infection Be Treated Before a Root Canal?
  • Should I Be Worried about a Partial Temporary Filling Loss?
  • What Are Root Canals Filled With?
  • What Are the Risks of Doing Nothing?
  • What Causes Gum Swelling?
  • What Causes Sensitivity to Sweets?
  • When Will the Pain Settle?

    • Additional Information

  • Symptoms and Tests
  • Treatment
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