Root canal safety from endodontists in your area
Welcome to Endodontics Associates of Georgia, where we specialize in a procedure that is often the last resort to save an impaired or severely infected tooth: root canal therapy. This treatment is not only minimally invasive but also safe and effective when performed by experienced endodontists in Kennesaw, Atlanta, Roswell, and Cartersville, Georgia. Expert endodontists like ours focus on safely and successfully carrying out millions of endodontic procedures each year. With a success rate of over 90%, as reported by the American Association of Endodontists, even teeth that do not heal correctly initially can still be saved by our team. This can be done with root canal therapy and other treatments, such as an apicoectomy, also known as root-end resection.
Are root canals safe? What steps are taken to ensure safety?
At our practices, endodontic procedures have never been more safe, precise, predictable, conservative, and comfortable! For example, our root canal specialists utilize the GentleWave® Procedure, a minimally invasive technique that thoroughly and painlessly clears the innermost canals of the tooth from diseased tissue and bacteria, preserving the maximum healthy tooth structure. Precision diagnostics and microscopy aid us in our treatment of damaged teeth. The better we can visualize the minute details and structures of the tooth, the higher the chances of successful treatment and smooth healing.
Are there any myths about the pain and safety of this root canal therapy?
Many believe root canals are a painful procedure. Our practice is grounded in using advanced technologies and following current dental and endodontic science despite old-fashioned falsehoods about root canal treatment based on discredited theories. These were propagated during the early 1900s, a time when radioactive radium was considered a remedy and cocaine tablets were an over-the-counter solution for headaches or sore throats. Over time, these concepts have changed dramatically to ensure procedures like root canals are both safe and comfortable.
Is root canal therapy painful to undergo?
The essence of our message is this: Root canal therapy not only eliminates infections from the tooth but also reduces the pain and discomfort associated with toothaches. It further prevents oral infections from spreading through the bloodstream to other body parts and causing inflammation in other organs. Also, our root canal treatment poses no inherent danger to expectant mothers; however, oral infection complications pose risks to both mother and unborn child.
How can I learn more about the benefits and safety of root canal therapy “near me?”
Do not let false and baseless fears about root canal treatment jeopardize your comfort, health, and safety. At Endodontics Associates of Georgia, we are open to any questions you might have. We invite you to reach out to us by calling and scheduling an appointment at one of our four office locations in the areas of Roswell ((678) 798-8288), Atlanta ((770) 954-8338), Cartersville ((470) 315-8588), and Kennesaw ((770) 954-8338), Georgia.
Dr. Damaries Candelario-Soto
Dr. Damaries Candelario-Soto, DMD, MPH, embodies unmatched expertise, drawing from a rich background spanning 22 years in dentistry. Graduating from the University of Puerto Rico Dental School, she honed her skills in endodontics during her tenure in the US Air Force, serving as Chief of the Endodontic Department at Kadena Air Base, among other roles. Her authoritative contributions extend beyond military service; she's a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontists. Dr. Candelario-Soto's commitment to public health, evident through her MPH, resonates in her philanthropic efforts, including co-founding the Dental Assistant School of Atlanta and serving on the board of Ser Familia. Patients trust her compassionate care and painless procedures.
