You might be feeling anxious, but rest assured, our compassionate dental team is here for you!

Preparing For Your Appointment

If you are given X-rays or a referral card by your general dentist, please bring them to your appointment.
Pre-medicate, if you normally do, before dental appointments.
If utilizing your insurance, please bring your current card & photo ID.
You can save additional time by filling out our patient registration form before your appointment.

Root Canal Treatment

After an examination and x-rays, a diagnosis will be made and treatment options will be presented. Feel free to ask your endodontist or dental assistant any questions or concerns.
If endodontic treatment is elected, a local anesthetic is administered, and the tooth is prepared for treatment.
During endodontic treatment, the damaged or infected pulp is removed. After carefully cleaning and shaping the inside of the tooth, the space is filled and sealed. This completes our phase of treatment.
Contact your general dentist to schedule an appointment for your permanent restoration as soon as your symptoms subside or at the discretion of your endodontist.
If you have any questions. (520) 322-0800

RCT Re-Treatment

Sometimes, a tooth that has undergone endodontic treatment may require an additional procedure. This could be due to the tooth:

After Root Canal Treatment

Your tooth will no longer be sensitive to hot or cold but may become very sensitive to pressure.
Avoid chewing/biting on the treated tooth until your permanent restoration is completed.
Soreness may be the most noticeable on days 3, 4, & 5 after the procedure. This will subside gradually over the next 10 to 15 days.
We recommend taking 600 mg of ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) every 4 - 6 hours. If you cannot take ibuprofen or aspirin, Extra Strength Tylenol can be substituted.
Always consult with your physician if you have any questions about our recommendations and your current medications.
A temporary filling has been placed in your tooth. Please contact your general dentist for a permanent restoration as soon as your symptoms subside or within the time frame we have recommended.
If medication has been prescribed, please take it as directed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at any time. (520) 322-0800

Apicoectomy

When a tooth does not respond to root canal therapy, endodontic surgery may be necessary. This procedure is called an apicoectomy or root-end surgery.

After local anesthesia is administered, the endodontist makes a small incision in the gum near the tooth and removes inflamed or infected tissue surrounding the root.

The tip of the root is also removed and a small filling is placed to seal off the canal. The gums are then sutured back in place and an ice pack is applied to help reduce inflammation.

Most patients resume normal activities the next day.