Why you have been referred

Your dentist has considered your treatment needs carefully and has decided to refer you to our endodontic office. Endodontics specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases of your tooth’s nerve system. This includes root canal treatment and associated diseases of the gum and bone surrounding the tooth.

As we now know how important it is to preserve your natural teeth, root canal therapy enables us to save a tooth that would otherwise have to be removed. Root canal therapy is necessary when the pulp of the tooth has become inflamed due to decay or disease, or when the pulp has been injured due to trauma. Because the pulp has lost its ability to heal itself, endodontic therapy should be accomplished as soon as a diagnosis has been made. Otherwise, serious conditions such as toothaches, increased infection of the tooth, gums and jawbones or even tooth loss are likely to occur. When your root canal therapy is completed, you may need to return to your own dentist to receive a permanent restoration for your tooth.