Endodontist Sonia Chopra, D.D.S., offers a unique mix of passion, expertise, and professionalism to her Charlotte, North Carolina area patients. She describes herself as “the ultimate dental patient,” she was born without eight teeth and experienced a wide range of dental treatments in her early life. Her life turned around when a compassionate and skilled…

Key Takeaways: Safety and Timing of Root Canal Treatment: Root canal treatments are generally considered safe during pregnancy, especially when necessary to treat an infected or inflamed tooth. Concerns About X-Rays and Anesthesia: Many pregnant patients are concerned about the safety of dental X-rays and anesthesia during root canal procedures. It’s important to discuss any…

Key Takeaways: Definition and Procedure: A pulpotomy involves removing the infected or damaged pulp from the crown (top part) of a tooth, while leaving the roots intact. Difference from Root Canal: A pulpotomy is less invasive than a root canal. While a pulpotomy removes only the top portion of the pulp, a root canal involves…

If you are having tooth pain, there is a good chance your dentist will refer you out to an endodontist. Although these specialists only make up three percent of the dental field, they play a major role in helping people maintain their dental health. Their expertise comes into play when the dental pulp inside the…

In light of recent technological advancements, dental professionals now have access to 3D cone beam x-ray devices. This specialized x-ray device allows your endodontist to take a closer look at your teeth, bone, soft tissues, and nerves as needed to provide you with the highest quality of care. The difference between traditional x-rays and 3D…

Most people don’t really understand what an endodontist does until they are referred to one by their general dentist. If you look it up, you might find that an endodontist specializes in treating conditions that affect your tooth pulp and tooth nerves. For many, though, that doesn’t really clear things up, so here is a…

Visiting the dentist can be intimidating – especially if your dentist doesn’t explain your diagnosis or treatment clearly. At Ballantyne Endodontics, we’re here to make you feel as comfortable and prepared as possible. To do that, we want to define terms that may be unfamiliar to you. If you have a damaged tooth, you may…

If your dentist refers you to an endodontist in Charlotte, it is probably because you have a painful condition that needs a required level of dental care. The most common procedure performed by an endodontist is a non-surgical root canal, but other procedures might include endodontic surgery, endodontic retreatment, or treating cracked teeth and traumatic…