After Hours & Emergency Care

Sedation Dentistry

Sedation dentistry is quickly becoming more commonplace, and Raleigh Endodontics is proud to announce that we offer sedation dentistry at our office. Sedation dentistry, also known as sleep dentistry, is ideal for patients who suffer from dental anxiety or for those who must undergo certain endodontic procedures. At Raleigh Endodontics, we do everything we can […]

Endodontic Emergency Treatment

While dental emergencies can occur for any number of reasons, endodontic emergencies are those that affect the internal structures of the tooth. Often times, patients experiencing sudden and severe tooth pain are referred to an endodontist for emergency endodontic care. Endodontic emergency treatment can usually relieve sudden tooth pain almost as quickly as it started. […]

Endodontic First Visit

During your first visit to Raleigh Endodontics, Dr. Dalzell will help create a foundation for your endodontic treatment. At this initial visit, Dr. Dalzell will review your medical and dental history, and evaluate your current symptoms. Additionally, your x-rays will be examined and further diagnostic imaging may be ordered to help him make an accurate […]

Endodontic Technology

Endodontic treatments have come a long way in recent years due in part to modern advancements in endodontic technology. Visiting an endodontist is much different than it would have been even just a few years ago thanks to advanced digital imaging tools that help automate office procedures. These tools allow for better accuracy, greater comfort […]

Endodontic Post-Op Questions

Root Canal Treatment

As a result of severe tooth decay, the innermost layer of your teeth, known as the pulp, can become infected. When the pulp becomes infected, this will cause pain and inflammation in the nerve endings, blood vessels, and connective tissues the pulp contains. In order to alleviate pain and remove the infected tissue, a root […]

Root Canal Re-Treatment

Root canal retreatment is a procedure used to clean the canals of a tooth that have already been subject to a root canal. Although most root canals are successful the first time, there are many reasons why a retreatment may be necessary. For example, some patients may have hidden canals that were not identified in […]

What is an Endodontist?

Endodontists are dental specialists who have completed two additional years of advanced endodontic training and education beyond dental school. Endodontic training emphasizes root canal treatments and the diagnosis of diseases and conditions that warrant them. An endodontist does not practice general dentistry but instead devotes the majority of his or her time to performing root canals […]