Question 1

What does an endodontist do?

Accepted Answer

An endodontist specializes in treating the inside of the tooth — the pulp and root canals. They complete two or more years of advanced training beyond dental school and handle root canal treatment, root canal retreatment, cracked teeth, and dental trauma, often using microscopes and 3D imaging for precision.

Question 2

When do I need an endodontist instead of my regular dentist?

Accepted Answer

Your general dentist will usually refer you when a tooth needs a complex root canal — curved or narrow canals, a retreatment of a previous root canal, or persistent pain that’s hard to diagnose. Severe, lingering tooth pain, sensitivity to hot and cold, or swelling near a tooth are all signs the pulp may be infected and worth an endodontic evaluation.

Question 3

How do I book an endodontist appointment?

Accepted Answer

Many endodontists accept patients directly for tooth pain — call a practice from the list above, or book online at offices marked "on Intake.Dental." If you have a referral or prior X-rays, offices with Intake can receive your records digitally through your free Patient Passport, so you don’t repeat paperwork or imaging.

Acacia Endodontics At Ahwatukee

Ahwatukee Endodontic Partners Llc

Allen Endodontics, Llc

Arcadia Endodontic Partners Pllc

Arizona Dental Specialists

Baseline Dental, Pc

Brandi Molina, D.M.D, M.P.H.

Carl Wright, D.M.D.

Daniel Choi, DDS

Daniel Przygocki, DDS

David Foley, D.D.S., M.S., P.C.

Dennnis Hanna, D.D.S.

Desert Sun Endodontics

Desert Sun Endodontics

Desert Sun Endodontics Phoenix Llc

Emad Khalifa, D.D.S., M.S.

Endoartaz, Pllc

Endoart,Pllc

Four Peaks Endodontics, Llc

Ira Matloff, D.D.S.,M.S.

I Robert Matloff Dds Ms Ltd

Jacqueline Allen, D.D.S., M.S.

Jafar Naghshbandi, DDS

Jimmy Patten, DMD

Joseph Sadykov, D.D.S.

Kevin Axx, DDS

Kevin T. Axx Dds, Pllc

Ks Az-1, Pc

Lauren Berg, DDS

Matthew Tonioli, DDS

Mohammed Elseed, B.D.S., D.M.D., M.S.

North Valley Endodontics, P.A.

Paul Kogan, DDS

Percy Twine, DMD

Richard Riehm, D.D.S

Ridge Dental Specialists Llc

Steven Hymovitch, DDS MBA

Steven Swager, DMD

Thomas Lammot, DDS

Victor Palmieri, DDS

William Leibow, D.D.S.

Common questions about endodontists

What does an endodontist do?

When do I need an endodontist instead of my regular dentist?

How do I book an endodontist appointment?