How do you choose an endodontist in Lahore? Seven things to check.
Ranked lists of endodontists in Lahore are usually scored by the directory that publishes them. This checklist lets you judge any clinic yourself, including ours.
Choose an endodontist who is a verified specialist, treats under a microscope, handles retreatment regularly, explains costs before starting, and is willing to tell you when a tooth cannot be saved.
Examined under a microscope. Options and costs explained before any treatment.
Last updated 17 October 2026
The seven checks
- Specialist status: an endodontist has additional postgraduate training in the inside of the tooth. Ask what the training was and where
- Verifiable credentials: ask to see the certificate and check it with the awarding body. For US board certification, the American Board of Endodontics keeps a public list of Diplomates. Confirm registration with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council as well
- A surgical microscope used routinely, not kept for hard cases only
- Regular experience of retreatment, cracked teeth and surgery, not only first-time root canals
- Costs and options explained after the examination and before treatment starts
- Willingness to give a second opinion, including 'this tooth should come out'
- Reviews that describe a case, a tooth and an outcome, not just five stars
A simple way to decide
Ask
Send the clinic three questions: who treats me, what is their training, and is a microscope used.
Verify
Check the certificate and registration yourself. A good clinic will not mind.
Compare
Ask each clinic what its quote includes: X-rays, the microscope, the crown, follow-up.
Decide
Book the clinic that explains the most and pressures you the least.
How American Dental Studio measures up against the same list
Dr. Haris Iqbal is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, with a DDS and MSD from Indiana University and a hospital residency at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Every root canal is treated under a surgical microscope, and retreatment is a large part of the work.
Judge us by the checklist, not by our say-so. Ask for the credentials, read the retreatment page, and book a Second Look if you have been told a tooth must go.
Questions to ask, and what a good answer sounds like
Take this table to any clinic.
| Ask | A good answer | A warning sign |
|---|---|---|
| Are you a specialist in endodontics? | Names the training, the institution and the certification | Vague, or 'we do all root canals' with no detail |
| Do you use a microscope? | Yes, for every root canal, and shows you the room | Only 'when needed', or 'we have loupes' |
| Can this tooth be saved? | Explains why or why not, and offers a second opinion | Immediate push to extract or to implant |
| What will it cost? | A clear estimate after examination, with what is included | A low number by phone with extras later |
| What if it does not heal? | Describes retreatment and surgery as next steps | No answer |
Questions patients ask
What is the difference between an endodontist and a dentist?
An endodontist is a dentist who has completed additional specialist training in root canals and the inside of the tooth, and focuses on that work. See the full comparison on our endodontist vs general dentist page.
How do I verify an endodontist's qualifications?
Ask to see the certificate, then check it with the awarding body. For US board certification, the American Board of Endodontics lists certified Diplomates publicly. Check registration with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council too.
Is a higher fee a sign of a better endodontist?
Not by itself. Compare what each quote includes: microscope, X-rays, crown, follow-up visits and what happens if the tooth needs more treatment.
Do I need a referral to see an endodontist?
Not at American Dental Studio. Many patients come after their own dentist suggests it, and many come for a second opinion.
Should I get a second opinion before an extraction?
Yes, when the tooth might be saved. A second look costs far less than losing a tooth that could have been kept.
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