Endodontics is a fairly new dental specialty but the word has its origins in ancient Greece. ‘Endo’ means the inside while ‘dontics’ has to do with teeth, therefore Endodontics is the study and care of the inside of the tooth, referred to nowadays as the Pulp. Certain teeth will have issues that have to do primarily with the Pulp and an analysis will be necessary as well as treatments that are specific to treating the inside of the tooth and in those instances those patients will be referred to a specialist called an Endodontist. The specialty requires an additional two years of study meaning that you will be in good hands at Dental Specialists of Roseville.

Endodontists are most commonly known as Root Canal specialists since the procedure involves analyzing and treating issues having to do with the inside of a tooth. The case usually has to do with the Pulp that has become inflamed and in worse case scenarios has become infected. The actual cause of the infection can vary from several reasons, however in general a problem with the exterior of the tooth usually a crack has exposed the interior of the tooth to bacteria. The problem may have also started deeper in the gum and worked its way into the tooth from below. This is why it is important to see an Endodontist specialist at Dental Specialists of Roseville.

An Endodontists main goal is to save your tooth, however, this cannot be determined until after an analysis. If it is determined that a tooth can be saved, the Doctor will use various methods to treat the tooth. Endodontists pride themselves on their ability to save teeth and consider themselves Specialists in Saving Teeth. When choosing your next dentist, remember that there is a difference between General Dentists and Specialists. When you choose Dental Specialists of Roseville you will be seeing by our group specialists whose training and expertise is second to none.

 

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