Endodontists
An Endodontist is a dental specialist that treats diseases of the tissue
(pulp) inside the teeth. The Endodontist completes two years of specialty
training after graduation from dental school. Endodontic treatment consists
of removing pulp tissue in the root canal that becomes damaged. After
the pulp has been removed, the root canals are cleaned, shaped and filled
to seal the canal space. Endodontists also have advanced education in
a surgical procedure, commonly called apicoectomy, that may be performed
when inflammation or infection persists in the bony area around the end
of the tooth after a root canal procedure. Endodontists use their special
training and experience to treat routine and complicated root canal problems
to help preserve teeth.