Why Choose a Specialist?

added on: January 15, 2020

The Skill, Precision, and Training You Need

You may think of choosing a specialist for your Endodontic care in Scottsdale as overwhelmingly daunting. So what do you do? Rely completely on your general dentist to take care of tooth pain and damage?

Well, you could. The thing is, while general dentists may perform a few Endodontic procedures in a month, while the specialist in Endodontics does them day in and day out. It’s pretty much all we do! Personally, I have done approximately 14,000 root canals – and that’s not counting apicoectomies or intracoronal bleaching.

Plus, Endodontists have years of extra training to learn the intricacies of every kind of root canal procedure. Here’s what the American Association of Endodontists has to say: “While all Endodontists are dentists, less than three percent of dentists are Endodontists. Just like a doctor in any other field, Endodontists are specialists because they’ve completed an additional two or more years of training beyond dental school….In many cases, a diseased tooth can be saved with Endodontic treatment. For this reason, Endodontists proudly refer to themselves as Specialists in Saving Teeth.” https://www.aae.org/patients/why-see-an-endodontist/whats-difference-dentist-endodontist/

It’s true! And it is exactly why I decided to be an Endodontist and offer my services here in Scottsdale.

How Endodontists Help Stop Pain and Save Teeth

Your tooth may seem pretty straightforward. However, inside lots of complex things are going on. Tooth anatomy is pretty fascinating – especially when you start looking at the tooth’s roots. They are full of intricate and branching canals, that can get infected and damaged and cause a world of pain.

That’s where your Scottsdale Endodontist comes in. We are trained to deal compassionately and empathetically with people in severe levels of pain, get them comfortable and relaxed, and take care of their issues – the first time. Our work as Endodontists is precision work and I, for one, absolutely love the challenge of complex cases. My training and technology mean a much higher chance of saving your tooth and keeping it infection-free for life.

Here’s a great video to watch on the topic :

Working with You Primary Care Dentist

I didn’t start out as an Endodontist. I was a general dentist first, so I love creating partnerships with Scottsdale dentists. We communicate really well and our teamwork is extra effective. I know that your dentist is doing the best job they can to get your smile healthy and whole – and that’s why so many of them refer to me! If your dentist has suggested that you need Endodontic care, why not ask to be sent to me, Dr. Ryan Duval, your choice for Endodontics in Scottsdale?

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