Told your tooth can't be saved? Ask for a second look.
Endodontics is the specialty of saving teeth from the inside. Dr. Haris Iqbal is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, and treats under a surgical microscope.
An endodontist is a dentist with extra specialist training in the inside of the tooth: the nerve, the canals and the root. Many teeth advised for extraction can be treated. Some cannot, and we say so plainly.
Six ways we help save a tooth.
Root canal treatment
Deep decay, a toothache that lingers, or a nerve that is infected.
Read moreRoot canal retreatment
A root canal that is sore again, infected again or never settled.
Read moreMicroscopic endodontics
Seeing inside the tooth clearly, so nothing is missed.
Read moreApicoectomy
Root-tip surgery when infection remains after a root canal.
Read moreCracked teeth
Pain on biting or a sharp zing that is hard to pin down.
Read moreDental trauma
A knock, a fall, a chipped, loosened or knocked-out tooth.
Read moreRead these before you book anywhere.
Directory rankings are not clinical reviews. These guides help you judge any clinic yourself.
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Read the guideRoot canal cost in Lahore
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Read the guideA tooth is worth saving when it can be saved well.
We examine under the microscope, take the X-rays we need and explain what we find. If the tooth can be kept, we tell you how and what it involves. If it cannot, we tell you that too, and help you plan the replacement.
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ExamineMicroscope, bite tests and X-rays.
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ExplainOptions, alternatives and costs.
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Decide togetherNo pressure, no rush.
What is endodontics?
Endodontics is the dental specialty that deals with the inside of the tooth: the soft tissue called the pulp, which holds the nerve and blood supply, and the canals that run down each root. Its best-known treatment is the root canal. An endodontist is a dentist with additional training in this work.
When should you see an endodontist?
- A toothache that lingers after hot or cold, or wakes you at night
- Pain when you bite, or a tooth you think may be cracked
- A swelling or pimple on the gum near a tooth
- A root canal that has not settled or has become painful again
- You have been told a tooth must be extracted and want a second opinion
- A knock or injury to a tooth
Questions about endodontics in Lahore.
What does an endodontist do?
An endodontist diagnoses and treats problems inside the tooth, such as infection or inflammation of the pulp. The work includes root canal treatment, retreatment of root canals that have failed, surgery on the root tip, cracked teeth and dental injuries.
Is an endodontist a dentist?
Yes. An endodontist is a dentist who has completed additional specialist training in endodontics and focuses on that work, while a general dentist treats the whole mouth.
Can an endodontist save a tooth that another dentist wants to extract?
Sometimes. Many teeth advised for extraction can be treated, especially when the problem is deep decay or infection. Others cannot, for example when a root has split. A second look under the microscope tells you which applies to your tooth.
What is the difference between a root canal and retreatment?
A root canal is the first treatment of an infected or damaged tooth. Retreatment is a second root canal on a tooth that was treated before and has not healed. It takes more care, because the old filling material must be removed and missed canals found.
Do I need a referral to see an endodontist in Lahore?
Not at American Dental Studio. You can book directly by WhatsApp or phone, or your own dentist can refer you.