Why use a Specialist Endodontist for root canal treatment?
What’s the difference between seeing a dentist vs endodontist for root canal treatment, and how do I choose between them?
General dentists are very good at providing routine dentistry. However, when it comes to root canal treatment, this can require advanced techniques and technologies. Specialist Endodontists undertake specialist training over several years, which enables them to use all these to provide a higher standard of treatment, even in complex clinical situations.
What does specialist root canal treatment involve?
All root canal treatment involves removing the damaged pulp (soft tissue inside the tooth), any infected material, cleaning the canals and resealing the tooth. Specialist root canal treatment is often needed because there are complications making the procedure more complex. These may include needing to treat more than one canal (some teeth have several), providing endodontic retreatment (following a previous root canal procedure that didn’t quite to do the job), or because you as a patient are feeling particularly nervous or have a dental phobia. In all of these situations, a Specialist Endodontist will likely be able to provide better treatment with more predictable outcomes.
Specialist Endodontists will use specialised equipment to make any procedure faster, more efficient, and highly predictable. This offers many advantages, such as improved cleaning of the root canal, reduced discomfort, and better healing.
Why would my dentist send me to an endodontist?
If you require treatment that is more advanced, your general dentist may not have the skills or the technology to provide it. To ensure that you still receive the absolute highest standard of care, they will refer you to a Specialist Endodontist – like those at EndoCare – to perform the procedure.
Your normal dentist will be kept up-to-date with the treatment you receive at EndoCare. Once the referred procedure is complete, you will return to your routine dentist for continued care. The Specialists at EndoCare remain available should you or your dentist have any questions.
Is it worth going to a root canal specialist?
In short, yes, it is absolutely worth seeing a Specialist Endodontist when you require root canal treatment, especially with problematic or difficult teeth. They will likely be able to provide a higher quality of care, while ensuring less pain and discomfort, and faster healing.