Endodontists specialize in managing tooth pain and infection coming from the inside of the tooth.  Periodontists focus their extra training on gum inflammation, gum diseases, and treating these issues. You can read more here.

Understanding what separates an endodontist from a general dentist is important.

Your General Dentist does your oral exams, cleaning, cavities, crowns, and helps replace missing teeth.  Some General Dentists also do root canal treatments.

An Endodontist is a dentist whose main focus is root canal treatments.  Endodontists have years of additional specialty training and equipment.  With their primary focus on doing root canal treatments, they often have a vast amount of experience in that procedure.

You can learn more about the difference between an Endodontist vs a General Dentist here. 

An endodontist is an expert in diagnosing and managing pain and infection in your tooth.  Here are some signs and symptoms that will let you know when you should make an appointment with an endodontist for a thorough evaluation of your tooth.  There are different treatment options, including root canal treatment, to manage your problem. Your endodontist can help you determine what is right for you and when is a root canal needed. 

Learn more on how Dr. Karmali will diagnose and help create a pain-free experience here.