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 Torrance, CA

Betty Suh, D.M.D.

Darren Smolkin, DDS

David Butsumyo, D.D.S.

David Kelliny, BDS, DDS

David Kim

David W. Kelliny, Dds, Inc.

Erik Singer, D.D.S.

F.M. Bardi Dds Apc

F. Mike Bardi, D.D.S.

Fred S. Tsutsui Dmd, Inc.

Fred Tsutsui, D.M.D.

Jason Phan, D.D.S

Jason Phan Dds Inc.

Mark Nugent, D.D.S.

Nooshin Noghreian, DDS,MS

Peter Endo, DDS

Ramin Noghreian, DDS

Ramin Noghreian, D.D.S., Inc.

Ray Kuwahara, D.D.S.

Ray Kuwahara,D.D.S.,Inc

Sharon Kyomen, DDS

Sharon Kyomen Dds Ms Inc

Stacey Woo, DDS, PHD

Timothy H. Kwon, Dds, Inc

Timothy Kwon, D.D.S.

Todd Nakata, DDS

Todd Nakata, Dds Inc

Younes Safa, Dds, Inc.

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?