Top Endodontist 2017

Advanced Endodontics’ Dr. Jack Mayhew, DMD, MS, was awarded top endodontist by Colorado Springs Style magazine for the fourth consecutive year (read Colorado Springs’ Top Dentists 2017 article…>). This year, because he received more votes than any other Colorado Springs’ endodontist. Dr. Mayhew is featured on the 2017 Top Dentists magazine front cover.

Style’s May–June issue reads, “Voting was held online from March 1-15, 2017. Dentists who visited the site were instructed to vote by entering up to four names under general family dentistry… Nominees reflect the doctors to whom peers would refer a friend or family member…” The articles goes on to state, “Each nominee was carefully evaluated on the basis of the survey results, legitimacy of their license, and current standing with the Colorado Springs Dental Society.”

Dr. Jack Mayhew is proud of receiving more votes from peers than any other endodontist in Colorado Springs. It is the goal of Advanced Endodontic’s to provide each and every patient with the best root canal treatment and care possible. Our enthusiastic team is to caring for our patients and promoting the life of their teeth. Our endodontic patients are treated with the utmost respect. Our professional office staff is clear in communicating endodontic treatment and fees. We continue to enhance our quality of care through investment in root canal technology and continuing education.

We have early morning root canal appointments available and we take care of endodontic emergency treatment the same day. Extra care is taken to be gentle and to put you at ease. Care of our patients is our main concern. We are here to take care of you!

Why Do I Need an Endodontist?

Although many family dentists may perform endodontic root canal procedures, your dentist feels your case requires the attention of a endodontic specialist. Endodontists are dentists who have undertaken additional training in root canal treatment and other procedures involving the pulp or the inner tissue of the tooth. They are experienced in treating complicated cases, diagnosing and relieving oral pain and treating traumatic injuries to the teeth. By referring you to a specialist, your family dentist is demonstrating a personal concern for the quality of your dental care.

Endodontic Root Canal Therapy Explained

Endodontic root canal therapy (endodontics) is devoted to the elimination of infection or inflammation inside the roots of pulpally involved teeth. The pulp (nerves and blood vessels) may be irreversibly damaged by bacteria associated with decay (past or present), by traumatic blow or by gum disease. Root canal therapy allows you to retain the natural tooth in a healthy state rather than substituting an artificial one.

Root Canal Therapy Process

Endodontics treatment is usually accomplished in one visit. Since a root canal requires a precise and exacting technique, occasionally more than one visit may be necessary. The visit will usually consist of:

• Opening, cleaning and disinfection of the canals.
• Shaping the canals to receive the root canal filling which seals out mouth fluids and bacteria.

Pain and Discomfort Control

We have the means to control pain and discomfort, therefore, you need not be apprehensive. We will make every effort to provide for your comfort and well being. The manipulation of the root canal during treatment may cause the tissues around the tooth to bruise. The tissue bruising may cause your tooth and surrounding gum tissue to be sore for a few days, especially to the touch and when chewing. Bruising is usually minimal and can normally be controlled with over the counter pain management medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen or acetaminophen.

What is the Prognosis of Root Canal Therapy?

Studies have shown modern endodontic therapy to be successful in over 95 percent of cases. No tooth will be treated unless there is a good chance of success. While there is no certainty concerning, we do expect healing to occur in almost all cases. If healing will not occur, you will be so informed.

After Root Canal Therapy

Advanced Endodontics offer only endodontic treatment. Therefore, it is important you contact your family dentist so he or she may restore the crown of your tooth with a permanent filling or crown (cap).