Running the Gamut: Trauma to Double Curvature
We provide care in all phases of surgical and nonsurgical endodontics. A typical day can range from a no-treatment consultation to the most complicated cases.
Regenerative Endodontics
Necrosis of teeth can be due to trauma, caries or developmental anomalies. Necrosis of immature permanent teeth poses a treatment challenge. These teeth are
Saving Teeth, Saving Vacations, and Saving the Day
Each May we celebrate the importance of saving natural teeth with the help of the AAE. Promptly treating someone with an endodontic condition doesn't only save
AAE 2024 Highlights
The endodontic industry is constantly changing, influenced by technological advancements and evolving patient expectations. Our attendance and participation at
The Challenges Surrounding Tooth Resorption
Once considered to be a rare condition, cervical invasive resorption seems to be on a dramatic rise. In addition to its pervasiveness, this condition comes
We’re Here for Consultations
In many cases, a compromised tooth can be retained. Our focus on endodontic treatment means procedures can be performed efficiently and predictably –
We Love the Complicated Cases
The latest challenge was a patient in our West Bloomfield office. This 39-year-old male patient was largely asymptomatic but complained of occasional pain,
The Best of Atypical Tooth Anatomy
Studies around tooth morphology and the internal anatomy of root canal systems demonstrate great variations and complexities in the pulp space as it travels
Five Things You Can Expect as a Referring Partner
1. Compassionate, prompt, and professional care – no matter who or where. Root Canal Specialty Associates provides care in all phases of surgical and
Conservative Endodontic Treatment for Cervical Invasive Resorption
Until relatively recently, the etiology of resorption has been poorly understood and the ability to treat it has been limited, dooming many teeth to
Great Endodontic Care Does Not Start With Treatment
Anxiety around root canal treatment remains, despite decades of evidence of its effectiveness and safety. Easing patient fears about their treatment begins the
3 Things You Need to Know About Us
1. Compassionate, prompt, and professional care – no matter who or where. Root Canal Specialty Associates provides care in all phases of surgical and
We’ve Been Named a Top Workplace!
Being named a Top Workplace is something worth smiling about — only 200 companies made this year’s list. We’re honored because the judges were our own
Emergent Care: Prompt and Specialized Attention
When a patient is experiencing pain and needs to be seen urgently, we make every attempt to add them to our schedule the same day. In fact, we see 25 emergent
Treating Atypical Tooth Anatomy to Improve Outcomes
Treating anatomical aberrations requires thorough knowledge of expected anatomy and recognition of atypical variations. There have been many studies regarding
AAE Updates Case Difficulty Assessment Form
Now Available Guidelines from The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) enable you to assign a level of difficulty to your cases, making it easier to
Three Facts Your Patients Need to Know
Every May, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) takes time to celebrate the importance of saving natural teeth. With so much misinformation and
Get Your Patients Treated Quickly
We see 25 emergent cases per day (on average)! Our extensive scheduling availability across four locations means your patients will receive the prompt and
Treating the Most Complicated Root Anatomy
Adopting new technology helps us make better diagnoses and treatment decisions to help your patients feel better, faster. Our long-term commitment to our
Should Nonsurgical Retreatment Be Considered?
Millions of endodontic procedures are performed each year and outcome studies have shown that, in over 95% of cases, successful healing will take place.
Using Technology to Enhance Our Ability to Diagnose
We adopt technology that helps us make better diagnoses and treatment decisions to help patients feel better, faster. Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is
How To Differentiate Internal from External Resorption
In many cases, even a severely compromised tooth can be retained with endodontic treatment. In the case of resorptive defects, we employ both surgical and
Improving Patient Care Communication
Treatment Reports Are Going Digital! While we’ve always strived to promote the prompt transfer of patient information, we’re now adopting a more efficient
Assigning a Level of Difficulty to Your Endodontic Cases
Sometimes it's difficult to know when a referral is best for your patient. Guidelines from The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) enable you to assign