Bayview Village Dental Specialists
Endodontics in North York
Endodontics
At Bayview Village Dental Specialists, we provide comprehensive endodontic services, including root canal therapy to treat infected or damaged tooth pulp, retreatment of failed root canals to address lingering issues, and surgical endodontics like apicoectomy for more complex cases. Our goal is to preserve your natural teeth while ensuring your comfort, using advanced techniques and technology to deliver precise and effective care.
We understand that the thought of endodontic treatment can be daunting, which is why we prioritize your comfort and peace of mind throughout the process. With a focus on personalized care, we take the time to explain every step and answer any questions you may have, empowering you to make informed decisions about your dental health.
What is an Endodontist?
An endodontist is a dental specialist who focuses on diagnosing and treating issues related to the dental pulp and root canals. Unlike general dentists, endodontists undergo additional years of specialized training in procedures that preserve natural teeth, particularly through root canal therapy and advanced endodontic microsurgery. Their expertise allows them to treat complex infections, deep decay, and traumatic dental injuries while ensuring patient comfort through modern techniques and sedation options.
Why Do I Need an Endodontist?
If you are experiencing severe tooth pain, sensitivity, or deep infection, an endodontist can provide specialized care to save your natural tooth and prevent further complications. You may need to see an endodontist if:
- You have a deep cavity or infection that has reached the tooth’s pulp, causing pain or abscess formation.
- You need a root canal or retreatment due to a failed previous procedure, persistent infection, or a cracked tooth.
- You have suffered a dental injury resulting in nerve damage, fractures, or dislodged teeth.
- You require endodontic surgery to treat hidden canals, remove cysts, or address persistent infections near the tooth root.
Endodontic Treatment
Most people have preconceived notions that endodontic treatment, also known as root canal therapy, is painful. The better way to look at it is to think of all the pain root canal therapy will relieve you from. Unfortunately, the pain associated with an infected tooth root can sometimes be too much.
Endodontic Retreatment
When healed properly and with the appropriate care, a treated root canal may give the tooth the durability of a lifetime. However, it often happens that a root canal may require retreatment. If the pain doesn’t go away or if it recurs after the root canal procedure, then there may be several causes in question for this improper healing.
Endodontic Microsurgery
Endodontic Microsurgery is sometimes the best solution for an infected already-treated root canal. Microsurgery has made faster procedures, quicker healing and more accurate/positive results to be possible. The most common endodontic microsurgery is the root-end resection, also known as apicoectomy.
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