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Choosing an In-NetworkEndodontist to complete your root canal is an important decisionthat can have significant financial implications.  It is very important to understand the difference between dentaloffices that are an "In-Network" with your dental insurance companyand a dental office that only "Accepts" your insurance.  This simple difference can increase your out-of-pocket expensesby hundreds of dollars.“In-Network…

I am proud to be a Medicaid endodontist.  My decision to accept Medicaid was made while I was in residency for my endodontic training.  I had just come out of the military and I was back on a student budget.  I had 4 small children and it was difficult to make ends meet.  It seemed…

If you're afraid of going to the dentist for a root canal, you're not alone. It has been estimated that 9% to 15% of Americans avoid seeing the dentist because of anxiety and fear. Delaying root canal treatment can lead to pain, infection and potential extraction of your tooth. However, there's a way of overcoming…

Dentists rely on x-rays to properly diagnose dental disease and to correctly treatment plan your root canal. X-rays are an important tool to view important dental tissues that are not directly visible in the mouth.  There are a few kinds of x-rays that are very useful during your diagnosis and treatment.These x-rays are taken by…

The introduction of Global's 6-step dental microscope has revolutionized endodontic treatment. A Global  microscope is the best tool to visualize dental anatomy not otherwise visible with the naked eye. Anything else is a compromise.

Root canal tests are an important way for your endodontist to determine which tooth is painful.  How do you know if you need a root canal? It can often be difficult for patients to identify which tooth is hurting them.  There are a series of root canal tests that can pin point the painful area.Cold…