Locating a Root Canal Specialist

There are various signs and symptoms associated with a root canal system infection, including constant toothache, lingering sensitivity, discharge or drainage from the tooth, discoloration and swelling of the gums.^*

If you’re experiencing one or more of these symptoms, it’s likely that you have a root canal system infection. The first step in treating the infection? Schedule an appointment with your dentist. The longer you put off seeking medical advice from a dental professional, the worse your tooth may get!

Do You Need a Root Canal?

Once diagnosed with an infected root canal system, there are essentially three treatment options that your dentist or endodontist may present you with.

Standard Root Canal Treatment
The roots of standard endodontic treatment date back to 1838.^** During standard root canal treatment (RCT), files and treatment fluids are used to remove the infected tissue from the root canal system.

• Benefit: This is the most common form of root canal therapy and is likely provided by a root canal specialist in your area.
• Concern: It can be difficult for the instruments used in standard RCT to clean and disinfect the hard-to-reach areas within the complex root canal system.

Tooth Extraction & Dental Implant
This option first involves the removal of the infected tooth. A metal post is then inserted into the jaw, and a porcelain crown is affixed to the top.^***

• Benefit: There is no notable difference in the success rates of standard RCT vs. dental implant.^†
• Concern: The tooth extraction and dental implant process can be time intensive and costly.^***

The GentleWave® Procedure
The GentleWave Procedure is a minimally invasive¹, effective root canal alternative that uses fluid dynamics and broad spectrum acoustic energy to clean and disinfect the root canal system,² including the microscopic crevices^1,2 that standard root canal treatment often cannot reach.³

• Benefit: The GentleWave Procedure effectively removes bacteria, debris and tissue, cleaning the deepest, most complex portions of the root canal system.^1,2
• Concern: Not all root canal specialists use the GentleWave Procedure, but our Provider Locator can direct you to the closest dentist or endodontist in your area who offers this root canal alternative.

Locating a Root Canal Specialist

Root canal therapy can be provided by both dentists and endodontists, but not all dentists and endodontists offer the same options.

If you’re interested in the minimally invasive¹ root canal alternative to standard treatment, you may need to locate a provider on your own—but don’t worry, it’s easy!

The GentleWave Procedure’s Provider Locator tool can help you locate a root canal specialist near you. Simply enter your zip code and preferred radius, then submit! You will then receive a list of root canal specialists in your region who offer the GentleWave Procedure.