Question 1

What does an endodontist do?

Accepted Answer

An endodontist specializes in treating the inside of the tooth — the pulp and root canals. They complete two or more years of advanced training beyond dental school and handle root canal treatment, root canal retreatment, cracked teeth, and dental trauma, often using microscopes and 3D imaging for precision.

Question 2

When do I need an endodontist instead of my regular dentist?

Accepted Answer

Your general dentist will usually refer you when a tooth needs a complex root canal — curved or narrow canals, a retreatment of a previous root canal, or persistent pain that’s hard to diagnose. Severe, lingering tooth pain, sensitivity to hot and cold, or swelling near a tooth are all signs the pulp may be infected and worth an endodontic evaluation.

Question 3

How do I book an endodontist appointment?

Accepted Answer

Many endodontists accept patients directly for tooth pain — call a practice from the list above, or book online at offices marked "on Intake.Dental." If you have a referral or prior X-rays, offices with Intake can receive your records digitally through your free Patient Passport, so you don’t repeat paperwork or imaging.

Endodontists in Tucson, AZ

Christopher Douville, D.D.S

Christopher Hahn, DDS MS

David Burros, D.D.S

Dean Hauseman, D.M.D

East 22nd Street Dental, P.C.

East 22nd Street Dental, P.C.

Endozona Pllc

Gary Silver, DDS MDS

Hobeich Endodontics Llc

James Sather, DDS

Jason Shroyer, D.M.D.

John Hughes, D.D.S

John Smith, D.D.S

Justin Hughes, D.D.S

Mehran Malakpour, DDS

Oscar M Pena

Oscar Pena, DDS MSD

Paul Hobeich, DMD

Southern Arizona Endodontics

Tucson Endodontics

Tucson Endodontics, Pllc

Tung Bui, D.D.S

Common questions about endodontists

What does an endodontist do?

When do I need an endodontist instead of my regular dentist?

How do I book an endodontist appointment?