Photo of Drs. Martella & Paguio at dental office.

Difference Between a Dentist & Endodontist

All endodontists are dentists, but less than three percent of dentists are endodontists. If you’re wondering what is the difference between a dentist and endodontist, you’ve come to the right place!

Endodontists Are Specialists

Endodontists like Dr. Paguio and Dr. Martella complete at least two years of additional training beyond dental school. This training focuses on diagnosing tooth pain and other problems relating to the delicate interior of the tooth. Root canal therapy is one of the most common treatments performed by endodontists. While a regular dentist may perform two or three root canals in a week, endodontists average around twenty five. Because of our advanced training and extensive experience, you can trust that we are experts in the field of endodontics!

We Save Your Natural Teeth

We focus on treatments related to the dental pulp (the interior of the tooth). Not only is a decayed and infected dental pulp painful, it also risks permanent damage to the natural tooth that could lead to loss or professional extraction. Endodontists perform root canals to remove the infection, ease your pain, and preserve your natural tooth. This saves you the hassle and expense of getting a tooth replacement.

We Relieve Tooth Pain

Pain management is among the many specialized techniques used by endodontists to keep patients comfortable. Endodontists are specially trained to utilize numbing medications and anesthesia. And once our treatment removes the source of your pain and you have a chance to heal, you’ll feel as good as new!

We Rely on Technological Solutions

Because endodontists work in such small spaces, they rely on advanced technology like 3-D imaging and digital radiographs. This allows us to build a full picture of the inside of your tooth so we can efficiently plan the best strategy for your treatment. It also means less invasive procedures are necessary.

To ask our team any questions about what we do or to schedule an appointment, contact us today!

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