Endodontist – The Root Canal Specialist
Published 12 February 2022 by the Post House Dental team. 2 min read.
A root canal treatment can be described as a procedure to save a tooth by taking out an inflamed or damaged nerve within the pulp.
Root canals are suggested to save teeth with broken or decayed pulp. If you fracture your tooth or develop a deep cavity that can’t be treated with a standard filling, bacteria can get into the pulp and cause swelling, infection, or damage to the pulp’s essential tissues.
A root canal treatment can be performed by your general dentist or by a specialist referred to as an endodontist. This blog looks at how endodontists are different from general dentists.
When should you see an Endodontist?
If your tooth is severely damaged or recommended to be extracted, that’s the right time to visit an endodontist. They strive to preserve your tooth using special techniques and can diagnose complex conditions according to their severity. Most general dentists refer patients to an endodontist for complex cases.
Root Canal Care
As dentists with advanced training, endodontists dedicate their time to diagnosing and treating tooth pain. Their training can also help identify the source of facial and oral pain that has been difficult to identify.
Advanced Education
An endodontist has between two and three years of advanced training covering issues with the pulp of the teeth.
Pain Management
An endodontist is skilled in the management of anaesthesia and uses careful techniques to keep patients comfortable. Following root-canal treatment, they help ensure the patient is free of tooth pain, pulp infections, or inflammation.
Advanced Technology
Endodontists employ digital radiographs, 3-D images, and dental microscopes to view intricate details of root-canal infections and manage the condition.
Root Canal Procedure – Performed by an Endodontist
A root canal might seem like a lengthy procedure. Depending on the infection, treatment may be completed in one visit, two visits, or multiple visits. The endodontist cleans, shapes, and seals the canals, then restores the tooth for additional strength.
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The level of infection determines the length of time needed for the root canal. If the infection is severe, the endodontist may schedule several visits; if the condition is restricted to a limited area, a single-visit or two-visit procedure may be suitable.
This article is general information, not advice about your own teeth. For that, book an appointment with one of our dentists.
