Any general dentist can do a root canal, but often a general dentist will refer patients to a specialized practice and a root canal specialist. You have the ability to choose which type of professional you want to perform your root canal. There are a number of advantages to choosing a root canal specialist, such as:

• Experience – A root canal specialist performs, on average, ten times as many root canal procedures a week as a general dentist does
• Specialization – Root canal specialists are experts in root canal procedures, so they can be more precise and efficient, often completing a procedure in one visit
• Availability – These professionals can take on patients during minor emergency cases
• Tech – State-of-the-art technology is used by root canal specialists

Because root canal specialists are experienced and specialized in providing root canals, and have the technology to do them very efficiently, they can perform a root canal in about an hour or less! This means only one visit and only one treatment, which is a huge advantage over getting a general dentist to do your root canal. If you want your root canal to go as perfectly and painlessly as possible, then you’ll want to choose a root canal specialist for the procedure.

This type of professional is commonly called an endodontist. These professionals are dentists and specialists in endodontics, which is dentistry focused on treating the soft tissues inside teeth. When these tissues become infected or inflamed due to decay, a tooth chip, a crack, or repeated dental procedures, then a root canal procedure may be necessary. The procedure can prevent an abscess in the tooth and save it.

This is the professional term for a root canal procedure. In this procedure, the infected or inflamed tissues inside a tooth are removed to prevent further complications and an abscess from occurring. The tooth will be saved and able to survive without the tissue inside it because the tooth will be nourished by healthier, surrounding tissues instead. Endodontic therapy truly is therapy for the tooth because it allows it to survive and thrive for many more years to come.

We do, yes! Dr. Ali Manesh DMD and Dr. Moein Darjani DDS are available for patients in the Washington, DC area. We are located at 1145 19th Street NW, Suite 314 Washington, DC 20036. We’d love to hear from you if you’d like to ask us about our specialists or services, or if you want to book an appointment or consultation with us. Contact us today or book an appointment with us online.