When To Refer

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

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

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

AAE 2024 Highlights

The endodontic industry is constantly changing, influenced by technological advancements and evolving patient expectations. Our attendance and

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

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

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

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)

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