As an endodontic patient, what should I expect?
A comfortable, stress-free experience. If you are in pain, we will make every effort to eliminate it. We often hear our patients say that their overall experience was much better than they expected.
Comprehensive examination to diagnose orofacial pain and pulpal injury and determine if the tooth is a good candidate for endodontic therapy.
Non-surgical treatment to eliminate the diseased pulp. This injured pulp is removed and the root canal system is thoroughly cleaned and sealed.
Under certain circumstances, microsurgery may be indicated. We are experts in performing this procedure, and utilize sophisticated equipment to ensure the best result.
 About your tooth
A tooth consists of two main parts: the crown, which is visible in your mouth and is contacted during chewing; and the root, which is typically not visible in your mouth and is anchored by surrounding bone and gum tissue. Inside each root are one or more channels that run the length of the root, this is the root canal space. Contained within the canal(s) are blood vessels, nerves, and soft tissue that are collectively called the pulp. The pulp can be irreversibly injured or infected due to deep restorations, decay, fracture, trauma, or periodontal disease. Symptoms of pulpal involvement may include temperature or percussion sensitivity, spontaneous or radiating pain, and swelling.
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