Endodontics is the branch of dentistry focused on the tooth's inner pulp and nerve tissue — most commonly encountered as root canal treatment for a decayed or infected tooth.
At PlanDental in Mahim West, root canal treatment for adults and children is provided directly by Dr. Hrishikesh Naik and Dr. Nisha Naik. Root canal treatment is routine, well within general and prosthodontic training; particularly complex cases — such as retreating a previously failed root canal or unusual canal anatomy — may be referred to an endodontist. Read more about the clinic.
Patients usually need this for: severe or lingering tooth pain a deep cavity reaching the nerve a dental abscess a tooth injured by trauma
An endodontist is a root canal specialist with additional postgraduate training in treating the tooth's inner pulp and nerve tissue, particularly complex or repeat cases. Straightforward root canal treatment — by far the most common scenario — is well within general and prosthodontic dental training and is provided directly at PlanDental. A true endodontist referral is reserved for genuinely complex situations, like retreating a tooth whose earlier root canal has failed.
Root canal treatment removes infected or damaged pulp tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and shapes the canal, and seals it to prevent reinfection — typically followed by a crown to protect the tooth long-term. For the large majority of cases, this is a well-established, routine procedure performed by general dentists and prosthodontists, including both doctors at PlanDental. A dedicated endodontist becomes relevant for the minority of cases with added complexity: a tooth whose canal anatomy is unusually curved or calcified, or a previous root canal that has failed and needs specialized retreatment.
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No separate specialist visit needed for most root canal treatment.
Retreatment or unusual anatomy referred to a true endodontist.
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Not usually — most root canal treatment is routine and handled directly at PlanDental. A specialist endodontist becomes relevant for complex cases like retreatment or unusual canal anatomy.
No — both hold an MDS in Prosthodontics and Implantology. Root canal treatment is a routine part of general and prosthodontic dental practice, which is why it's handled in-house.
Retreating a failed root canal is more technically complex and is the kind of case referred to a specialist endodontist.
Yes — see Root Canal for Children. Very young or highly anxious children needing sedation may be referred to a pediatric dental specialist.
Severe or lingering tooth pain, sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers, or visible swelling are common signs — an exam and X-ray confirm whether root canal treatment is needed.
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