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Thinking about making an appointment with an endodontist? This type of dental professional is one who performs endodontic therapy, which means performing any necessary dental procedures that address the pulp of a tooth. When a patient is experiencing problems with the pulp of one of their teeth, they need to be treated as soon as…

An endodontist is a dentist who focuses on the care of the teeth, gums and mouth. Endodontists can help treat a wide range of problems, including an abscessed tooth. It is always advisable to seek treatment for an abscessed tooth early. If not treated, this problem can lead to more serious complications. Read on to…

An apicoectomy is much like a root canal procedure. In a traditional root canal, the endodontist removes the infected pulp from the root canal space of the tooth. Once the endodontist fills the clean space, the tooth will return to its normal function. Apicoectomy also prevents the root canal from re-infection. If you want to…

For serious damage to a tooth, an endodontist is the right professional to see. This dentist focuses on repairing trauma caused by accidents and injuries. If you have never been to an endodontic office, you may feel some nervousness and anxiety. It is helpful to understand what will take place during this visit and how…

A root canal preserves a severely damaged tooth but does not make it impervious. If the tooth becomes decayed again, endodontic retreatment may be required to save it.Having already been through one root canal, you already have an idea of what to expect. The retreatment is similar in many respects. However, if it has been…

An endodontist is a dental specialist who has received additional training in the diagnosis of tooth pain and performing root canals and other treatments that deal with the interior structures of the tooth. Endodontists are referred to as specialists in saving teeth because the treatments provided can often save diseased or damaged teeth that may…

A root canal and apicoectomy are the two endodontic procedures that can save a tooth. Between the two surgeries, the root canal is the more common one. One will only get an apicoectomy if a root canal fails. If you want to know the difference between a root canal and an apicoectomy, here are the…

If you are trying to find an In-Network Delta Dental PPO Endodontist, this is where you start!Smart question - and an important distinction!As an “In-Network” Delta Dental Endodontist, Creekside Endodontics has a signed contract with the insurance company. That means our patients receive all of the dental insurance benefits that they’re entitled to, along with…

A dark tooth is a tooth that turns almost black because of a blood flow problem and the resulting dead tissue causes discoloration inside the tooth. Patients can get very upset when they see a dark tooth that is most noticeable when they smile.  In most instances, a dark tooth was caused by some kind of injury. …

Dental insurance can serve many patients searching for affordable care.  Affordable dental care is equally important as quality dental care.  While it can be beneficial for patients with minimal dental treatment needs to self insure, others prefer the security of dental insurance to pay for dental emergencies and more significant dental care like root canals and…

You know it is time to call an endodontist if you are having severe tooth pain. Most people have occasional tooth pain or sensitivity, but if the issue is persistent or overwhelming, there could be a serious problem. Endodontists have the knowledge and training to diagnose the condition and effectively treat it. By doing so,…

Many people are busy in these modern times. You may not have time to visit your endodontist for multiple appointments. It may be a difficult trip to get here, or you might just prefer to get your root canal treatment over with in one appointment. For many reasons, we aim to finish your root canal treatment…