If you have recently seen Dr. Shivani Maharaja for root canal therapy, you likely have a temporary crown placed over the tooth until the permanent crown is molded and created for your unique mouth. While some patients are eager to get through the entire process,

First, What Does an Endodontist Do?

Unlike general dentists, endodontists do not clean teeth—they focus solely on diagnosing and treating the infection with the dental pulp. Endodontists are the experts for pulp inflammation, infection, and root canal treatments. In addition to the four years of undergraduate and four years of dental school required,