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You can learn more about how nitrous oxide sedation can help restore your smile with a Free Sedation Consult. At your consultation, we’ll likely suggest several options that can give you the results you want, as well as discuss the pros and cons of each. In the end, it’s all about making you feel comfortable…

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…