Why am i being referred to an endodontist?

Endodontists are specialists who help save teeth and work with the pulp and roots of the teeth. In general, an endodontist has performed far more root canal treatments than a general dentist and may have access to better or more specialized tools and technology than a general dentist. An endodontist is a dental professional who specializes in endodontic treatments. A root canal is a procedure in which nerves and pulp are removed from a tooth, which is usually required if there is an infection and it has spread to these areas of the tooth.

Although many dentists perform root canal treatments, some don't. Those who don't usually perform root canals will refer their patients to an endodontist for treatment. But there are situations where even a dentist with root canal experience can recommend that a patient visit an endodontist for treatment. The following are some of those situations.

What is an endodontist? Endodontists are dental specialists who are highly trained in diagnosing and treating tooth pain and performing root canal treatments. The endodontic specialist is a dentist who specializes in saving teeth. Endodontists receive three or more years of advanced endodontic education after general dental school. As a result of specialized training, endodontists are experts in finding the cause of oral and facial pain, treating traumatic tooth injuries, diagnosing broken teeth, and performing other procedures that save teeth.

If your dentist has referred you to an endodontist, here are some of the most common reasons you may have done so. General dentists generally don't perform root canals, so when you need to have one done, especially when it's a molar, they'll refer you to an endodontist. Your dentist can refer you to an endodontist, an expert in saving teeth with two or more years of specialized training beyond dental school.