Treatment Duration
1-2 Sessions
Covered by most insurances
Yes
Session Length
$45 min- 1:30 Hr
Recovery Time
1 day
Discomfort Level
Minimal
Cost per Treatment
$800- $2100 + filling
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An endodontist is a dentist who has received extra training to treat the inside of the tooth, especially the dental pulp and nerves. While a general dentist can handle many dental issues, an endodontist specifically focuses on treating teeth that are deeply damaged or infected. They use advanced techniques and equipment to treat more complicated cases, making sure the inside of your tooth stays healthy.
Unlike general dentists who handle routine dental care and basic dental procedures, endodontists are experts in performing root canals and other treatments that involve the tooth’s inner structures. If you have a more serious issue inside your tooth, your general dentist may refer you to an endodontist for specialized care.
Dr. Farzad Salehipour is a skilled endodontist with advanced training from Tehran University and the University of Toronto, where he earned an RCDC fellowship in 2013. He has extensive experience practicing in the GTA, North Bay, and Gander, Newfoundland. Dr. Farzad has contributed to research in dental cell biology and participated in numerous advanced courses in Germany. He is committed to staying at the forefront of endodontics, from traditional techniques to modern innovations.
After your initial consultation with your endodontist, you will be prepared for the treatment. The procedure starts with numbing the area near your damaged tooth with local anesthesia. So won’t feel any pain during the treatment.
After opening the top of the tooth and accessing the root canals, they remove the infected or damaged tissue inside the tooth using special tools. The root canals are then cleaned, shaped, and disinfected.
Sometimes, a tooth that had a root canal before can develop issues again. In these cases, an endodontist can retreat the root canals by reopening the tooth, cleaning it out again, and re-sealing it. Retreatment gives your tooth a second chance to heal and stay healthy.
When the inside of your tooth, called the pulp, gets infected or damaged, root canal therapy is needed. During the procedure, the endodontist carefully cleans out the infected tissue, disinfects the inside of the tooth, and seals it to prevent further problems. Root canals help relieve pain and save teeth that might otherwise need to be pulled out.
When a root canal alone isn’t enough to fix the problem, you’ll need apicoectomy or endodontic surgery. In an apicoectomy, the endodontist removes the tip of the tooth’s root and any infected tissue around it. After that, they seal the end of the root to prevent further infection. This surgery can save a tooth that might not respond to a regular root canal.
Sometimes, a tooth that had a root canal before can develop issues again. In these cases, an endodontist can retreat the root canals by reopening the tooth, cleaning it out again, and re-sealing it. Retreatment gives your tooth a second chance to heal and stay healthy.
At Leslie North Dental, your health and smile are our top priorities, and we create a personalized treatment plan that suits your needs. Top-quality care for all your dental needs is our team’s goal, and we try to make every visit comfortable and stress-free when you come over.
Using the latest technology and techniques, our endodontist ensures you receive the best possible treatment, whether it’s for routine care or more advanced procedures.
Please visit us at Leslie North Dental in Newmarket and let our professionals help you revive your damaged tooth in no time!
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