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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…

As anendodontic specialist—one who works mostly on the interior of teeth—we have heard this common concern. “Will thiskill my tooth?” It’s a fear that a root canal treatment will cause irreparable damage and the eventual loss of thetooth. A root canal treatment cleans out the inside of a tooth. We take out the tissues inside, which…

Looking for information about what an endodontist does? Endodontists are dental professionals who focus on diagnosing tooth pain and performing root canal therapy on patients. Endodontic treatment saves teeth, which is important, as teeth are meant to last a lifetime.Wondering if you are in need of an endodontist? It can be difficult for some to…

Laughing gas has been used for hundreds of years. Originally, it was only used as an anesthetic. But today, it is used at lower dosages as a sedative that can:  Make you feel happy.  Make you laugh and feel euphoric.  Keep you relaxed. Basically, it slows your body and mind just enough to make you comfortable…

You need a complex medical procedure that includes your mouth or teeth. But do you go to an endodontist or an oral surgeon? What are the differences between each specialty? What do they offer? This will give you a better understanding of whose help to seek out when you’re struggling with a painful or serious…

We noticed that even with the safety of modern dental techniques, many patients are still scared of root canal treatments—the act of cleaning infected tissue out of the inside of a tooth.

A common concern with patients with tooth pain is how much does a root canal cost? Root canal cost can sometimes be a barrier to getting the treatment that you need.  No one likes the possibility of getting a root canal.  It is a painful condition and you just want to get on with your…

The goal of root canal therapy is to remove irritants, tissue remnants, and bacteria from the root canal space.  When the root canal space is not properly cleaned, the surrounding bone can become irritated and become tender and swollen.  Root canal spaces are traditionally cleaned mechanically and chemically. Canals are mechanically enlarged with dental drills…