A root canal is required when the pulp tissue of your tooth- which contains blood sinuses, connective tissue and nerve cells – gets infected or inflamed. The discomfort usually subsides over time, but if it doesn’t then you may have an infection on your hands that will only get worse with time. Left untreated, this …

Protecting your teeth is a priority. If you have recurring pain, contact our dentist immediately. It’s always better to save a tooth than to extract it and replace it with something else like artificial enamel – there is nothing that beats real enamel! When we suspect your root may be in danger, we offer an …

Root canal therapy is a series of procedures used to treat problems with the pulp tissue inside your tooth. Although some people mistakenly believe this process to be one that causes pain, it’s usually no worse than getting a filling. For certain types of tooth pain, however, root canal therapy can actually be quite effective …

It is important for you to realize that masking your pain with medication like ibuprofen might reduce the pain but will not fix the root issue. If you notice persistent pain, please contact our dentist immediately. We want a tooth without issues more than anything else! Root canals are often a two-appointment procedure, with one …

Endodontics, or root canal therapy, is a series of procedures used to treat problems in the soft pulp tissue inside the tooth. It isn’t as bad for some people to experience pain when undergoing this procedure – it’s usually on par with getting your fillings done. For specific types of tooth pain that responds well …

When to contact your Endodontist  Masking the pain by taking ibuprofen will only worsen your problem. If you experience recurring pain, contact our dentist immediately. Saving a tooth is always better than having it extracted and replaced with something artificial- nothing beats real enamel despite how far technology has come! If we suspect your tooth’s …

A root canal is a procedure specifically designed to save you from losing a tooth. Our teeth are comprised of certain parts, one of them being the pulp. A tooth’s pulp is where the nerve, blood vessels, and connective tissue are housed. When this area becomes inflamed or infected, then a root canal procedure must be taken …

Board Certified Endodontist She is a member of American Dental Association, American Association of Endodontists and Penick Endodontic study club. She is Board certified and a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. Learn More

Board Certified Endodontist Dr. Ego Osuala is a specialist member of the American Association of Endodontists and a member of the American Dental Association, National Dental Association and Maryland State Dental Society. Dr Ego-Osuala is also a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. Learn More

Board Certified Endodontists in Clinton & Waldrof, MD At Excelsis Root Canal Specialties, we are Board Certified and very experienced Endodontists. We provide the highest standard of professional care in a friendly, comfortable environment. Why Choose a Board Certified Endodontist? To become Board Certified, your endodontists successfully completed three rigorous examinations and met all the …