Practice Services

Enododontics as a specialty is best known for root canal therapy treatment. Our patients are offered relief from pain through very controlled and comfortable procedures, each designed to prevent tooth loss and improve existing oral conditions. Dr. Scherer and our staff are dedicated to meeting your emergency needs while creating a positive experience. Please take this opportunity to become familiar with the services that we provide.

Endodontic Treatment (Root Canal Therapy): If your tooth's nerve is irreversibly damaged, the nerve is removed and filling material is placed in the canal. After treatment you will need to contact your general dentist for further restorative treatment.

Retreatment: Retreatment is necessary when bacteria have re-entered the tooth. This happens through decay, untreated or unfound cananls. In some cases, however, a tooth that has received endodontics treatment fails to heal and the pain continues. If your tooth has failed to heal, you have a second chance. With the endodontics experience and technology, another endodontic procedure may be able to save your tooth.

Apical Surgery: The most common endodontic surgery, apical surgery, is generally recommended when an infection persists at the root tip following endodontic therapy. Through surgery, Dr. Scherer will make an opening in the gum tissue near the affected tooth and remove the inflamed tissue at the end of the root. A small filling may be placed to seal the root end. Then, Dr. Scherer will place a few stitches to assure healing.

Root Amputation: This surgical treatment allows you to maintain your tooth if one of the roots is damaged. One root is surgically removed allowing the gums to heel and in most instances allows you to keep your present crown minimizing your expense.