What is Endodontics

What are the warning signs of a problem tooth?

Sometimes there is pain in the tooth, sensitivity to hot and cold,

tenderness when chewing, soreness in the lymph nodes or tenderness in the gums or nearby bone.

What should I do?

You may contact your General Dentist for evaluation or contact an

Endodontist.

Who is an Endodontist?

An Endodontist is a specialist that only performs root canals and endodontic procedures to save your natural teeth. An Endodontist is trained to handle routine as well as difficult and very complex endodontic procedures, including endodontic surgery and the treatment of traumatic dental injuries.

What is a Root Canal?

A root canal is a procedure performed to remove the infected or inflamed pulp in a tooth. The inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and sealed to preserve your natural tooth. This is generally accomplished in one visit to your Endodontist. Afterwards, your General Dentist can then place a crown or other restoration on the tooth so that your tooth will perform like any other normal tooth.

Will I feel pain?

Dr. Nichols and staff will work with you to minimize your pain and discomfort

during the procedure. After your root canal, you will be provided with

post-operative instructions and medications (as required) to minimize your

discomfort. Your amount of discomfort will be based on the amount of

abscess or infection in the tooth prior to the root canal.

For more detailed information, go to www.aae.org.

Office Hours

M-F 8AM-5PM

Office Phone

(843) 449-4900

Adapted from the American Association of

Endodontist's Website. For more detailed

information, go to www.aae.org.

What is Endodontics?

Endodontics is the practice of treating the insides

of a tooth to eliminate infections, inflammation,

decay, cracks and chips in a tooth.

J. Wade Nichols, D.M.D., P.A.

Practice Limited to Endodontics

NOTHING IS AS GOOD AS YOUR NATURAL TEETH