Calling your general dentist as soon as you start noticing persistent pain in one of your teeth is generally the right move. However, you might be surprised when, instead of treating the tooth themselves, your dentist instead refers you to an endodontist. You must realize, though, that referrals happen because dentists truly care about giving you the best chance of successfully saving your tooth – and in many cases, that means leaving advanced treatments like root canal therapy to the experts. Read on to learn why you might be told to see an endodontist and how it could make a difference.
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