{"id":113,"date":"2023-10-01T19:03:37","date_gmt":"2023-10-01T19:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.endodonticsworcester.com\/blog\/?p=113"},"modified":"2023-10-11T19:05:58","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T19:05:58","slug":"what-dental-emergencies-require-attention-from-an-endodontist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.endodonticsworcester.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/01\/what-dental-emergencies-require-attention-from-an-endodontist\/","title":{"rendered":"What Dental Emergencies Require Attention from an Endodontist?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When it comes to dental emergencies, <\/a>the importance of timely and specialized care cannot be understated; if you don\u2019t seek the correct help quickly, your smile\u2019s health and beauty are in jeopardy! While general dentists are well-suited to handle a wide range of oral health issues both minor and serious in nature, sometimes the expertise and savvy of an endodontist is needed. Here\u2019s more about what kinds of dental emergencies endodontists are capable of handling and why you shouldn\u2019t hesitate to visit one if the situation calls for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Are Endodontists?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Technically speaking, all endodontists are dentists; they attend dental school and undergo all of the training that a general dentist receives. However, less than three percent of all dentists are endodontists\u2014but what differentiates them from general dentists?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Endodontists usually complete an additional two or more years of training beyond dental school; this continuing education focuses on diagnosing tooth pain and root canal treatment, as well as other procedures relating to the interior of teeth. Since in many cases a diseased tooth can be saved with endodontic treatment, endodontists proudly refer to themselves as \u201cSpecialists in Saving Teeth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Types of Emergencies Require an Endodontist?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While a tooth with minor damage or a cavity might feel uncomfortable, it doesn\u2019t always constitute an emergency\u2014however, situations where you experience sudden and unrelenting tooth pain, or you\u2019re at risk of losing a tooth, can be quite severe. Even though general dentists can treat dental emergencies, some conditions require specialized care from an endodontist. If you or someone you know is experiencing any of the following conditions, visit an endodontist right away:<\/p>\n\n\n\n