GentleWave® Procedure Blog & Resources

GentleWave® Procedure & General Root Canal Information

So you need a root canal and have questions about what to do next. We’ve got you covered!

Research and thoughtful consideration are key before seeking treatment to ensure you’re making the right choices for yourself.

We’ve provided the answers to a myriad of your root canal questions throughout our blog. Find answers to the causes of root canal system infections, what to expect with root canal treatment, root canal costs, key patient benefits of the GentleWave Procedure and more!

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what is an endodontist

What is an Endodontist?

After visiting your dentist for toothaches or pain, you may learn that you have an infected root canal system. Following this diagnosis, your dentist may either recommend that they perform a root canal treatment, or refer you to an endodontist.

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Do I Need a Root Canal? Possible Signs and Symptoms

Do I Need a Root Canal? Possible Signs and Symptoms

Root canal treatment is needed when the pulp, or the soft tissue that lives inside the root canal of a tooth, becomes infected or inflamed, and cannot be restored to become healthy again. The symptoms of an infected root canal system vary, but the treatment required is often the same.

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History of Root Canal Treatment

The History of Root Canal Treatment

Learn about endodontics and the history of root canal treatment—including recent innovations such as the GentleWave® Procedure. 

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What is a Root Canal?

What is a Root Canal?

When the root canal area of a tooth becomes infected, endodontic treatment is needed. Learn about the alternative to standard root canal treatment—the GentleWave® Procedure.

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