General dentists and endodontic specialists often work together to resolve endodontic problems, especially for patients with root canal problems inhibited by harmful micro-organisms and bacteria. For the patient going through the referral process, one of the biggest questions often comes down to why they’re being referred to in the first place. When it comes to addressing root canal pain, endodontics has patients covered!
What’s the Future for Endodontics?
Endodontics has been a specialty discipline that has been progressively changing throughout the last 20 years – studies reported in the Journal of Conservative Dentistry has concluded that diagnosing and treating complex tissue systems involves looking at the biological level of root canal infections to treat them best. Endodontists’ specific criteria turn healing tissues and eliminate harmful bacteria into an art form that takes all biological processes of the mouth into account. The complexity of the root canal system requires a deeper exploration of its roots. Finding the micro-organisms that affect those tissues makes endodontics an essential component in dentistry.
Why See An Endodontist?
So, why should patients seek out an endodontist for their root canal treatment? For an endodontist, root canals take on a whole new level of specialized treatment that addresses the issues and helps prevent them in the future. Our reasons include:
- Experiencing Non-Stop Tooth Pain
- Sensitivity to Temperature Changes
- Unidentified Changes in The Tooth’s Structure
- Facial/Tooth Trauma
- Less Risk of Complications
- Years of Specialized Training
Through an endodontist’s advanced training, surgical techniques, and deep understanding of micro-organism biology, endodontists make the best choice for receiving root canal treatments.
