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When we think of teeth, we most often picture the hard, pearly-white parts that brighten up the smile. But there’s much more to our teeth than what’s visible on the surface. Deep inside of each one lies a network of tiny, cavern-like passages called canals, which contain sensitive living tissue, including blood vessels and nerves. Treating the soft tissue inside the tooth, also called the pulp, is the primary concern of endodontists (“endo” = inside, “odont” = tooth).
When You Should See an Endodontist Although general dentists perform a large number of root canals, patients are often referred to an endodontist by their family dentist. This is sometimes done if you are experiencing confusing or non-specific tooth pain, or if a complication (such as a difference in your anatomy or a prior root canal) might potentially make your treatment more difficult. Or, you may be referred to an endodontist for a root canal before your dentist places a crown or crown or another type of restoration on one of your teeth.
After the healing of the root canal, it is filled with a bio-compatible material called gutta-percha and the tooth is sealed to prevent any further bacteria from getting into the tooth. Finally, a porcelain crown is placed over the tooth, to provide strength to the tooth for chewing.