An ENDODONTIST is a dentist who has undergone special training.  Endodontist must complete 4 years of dental school plus two or more years of advanced training in endodontics.  They study root canal techniques and procedures in greater depth.  For this reason, many dentists choose to refer their patients to an endodontist. 

Endodontist employ a range of endodontic procedures to save natural teeth, including performing root canals, repairing cracked teeth and replacing avulsed teeth (teeth knocked out by injury).

ENDODONTICS is the science of treating problems with the tissue inside the tooth.  When this tissue or the tissue surrounding the tooth root is diseased or damaged due to decay or trauma, endodontic treatment typically can save the tooth.  

Although General Dentists can perform Endodontic treatment, patients are often referred to an Endodontist when the case is complicated or more difficult than usual.

When performing a root canal, an endodontist removes inflamed or infected dental pulp.  Care fully cleans and shapes the inside of the canal inside the root.  The inside of the canal is then filled and sealed to prevent bateria growth.

There are approximately 4,000 active endodontists in the United States.

The number of endodontists has grown by 84% in the last 20 years.  Out pacing growth among general dentist and any other dental specialist.  Growth is expected to continue.

Most patients who have had a root canal performed by an endodontist describe the procedure as virtually painless.

85% of patients who have had a root canal performed by an endodontist would return to an endodontist for future work.

                                                         ~American Association of Endodontist