Top Endodontist in Los Angeles, CA

Endodontics is a specialty within dentistry that focuses on the repair of tissues to maintain and save natural teeth. Endodontists are qualified to diagnose and treat the more complicated tooth infections that lead to tooth pain and are the dentists that are able to provide root canals and other procedures that provide relief from that pain. They work to make sure that the inside of every tooth is healthy and protected. The procedure most commonly performed by endodontists is root canals, but they also perform endodontic retreatment and surgery, traumatic dental injuries, and dental implants. The majority of the time, if you are seeing an endodontist, it is because you were referred to one by your regular dentist.

Endodontists specialize in performing procedures such as root canals; they typically complete around 25 root canals every week and spend the majority of their time with those procedures rather than cleaning or providing fillings for patients. Because so much of their time is spent performing these more complex procedures, they are considered to be highly experienced. The average dentist will do closer to two root canals each week, and while they are still experienced with the procedure, they are far from as experienced as the average endodontist. Dentists spend their time focusing on a wider variety of issues that affect the teeth rather than just diagnosing and treating tooth pain, as endodontists do.

You will likely be referred to an endodontist by your dentist if you are suffering from severe tooth pain or have incurred trauma to the mouth that could cause problems with the roots or inside of any teeth. Endodontists are more qualified than dentists in diagnosing and treating tooth pain because it is the focus of their practice, giving them far more experience than the average dentist. You don’t always need a referral from your dentist to visit an endodontist; if you know one in your area and are suffering from excruciating tooth pain, it could be worth just scheduling a consultation with them yourself. However, most people are unaware of the differences between a dentist and an endodontist, making visiting one without their dentist’s referral less common. Also, your dentist is likely referring you to an endodontist because they believe you require a procedure such as a root canal to treat your dental pain, and while your dentist is qualified to perform the procedure, endodontists have much more access to the necessary or useful materials and tools, making them better equipped to treat the more complex cases.

As with the initial visit with any medical professional, endodontists will often get an in-depth review of your dental and medical history to make sure that they are aware of anything of concern. Most of the time, when you visit an endodontist, it is because you have been referred to them by your dentist for a specific treatment, so the first visit will also likely include an evaluation of your teeth and the mentioned symptoms to ensure that your diagnosis is correct. They may need to look at any x-rays of your teeth that were provided by your dental office or need to take additional x-rays and 3D imaging to ensure that their diagnosis is accurate before offering up a treatment plan.

Dr. Afshin Badii, DDS, at Ace Endodontics, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complicated dental pain. We are conveniently located at 11980 San Vicente Blvd Ste 900 Los Angeles, CA 90049. For more information, please contact us or schedule an appointment online. We serve patients from Brentwood CA, Santa Monica CA, West Los Angeles CA, Beverly Hills CA, West Hollywood CA, Venice CA, Culver City CA, and surrounding areas.