Endodontists specialize in treating the dental pulp and tissues surrounding the root of a tooth. They perform root canal therapy, endodontic retreatment, apicoectomy, and manage dental trauma to save teeth that might otherwise require extraction.
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An endodontist specializes in root canal treatment, endodontic retreatment when a previous root canal has failed, apicoectomy (surgical removal of the root tip), treatment of cracked teeth, and managing dental injuries that affect the tooth pulp.
You should see an endodontist for complex root canal cases involving curved or calcified canals, retreatment of previously treated teeth, dental trauma, persistent pain after dental procedures, or when your dentist refers you for specialized evaluation.
Modern root canal treatment is performed under local anesthesia and is typically painless during the procedure. Some mild discomfort may occur for a few days afterward, which can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain medications.
A properly performed root canal with a good quality crown restoration can last a lifetime. Success rates exceed 95 percent. Regular dental checkups and good oral hygiene are important to maintain the treated tooth long-term.
Signs include severe and persistent toothache, prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold, darkening of a tooth, swelling or tenderness in nearby gums, a persistent pimple on the gums near the tooth, and pain when biting or touching the tooth.