Why would i have to go an endodontic for a root canal?

To have a root canal: Endodontists are expert with this procedure. You would see an endodontist to have such a procedure.

Specialist: Endodontists receive extra training after dental school for root canals. Some teeth, especially molars, have very complex root canal systems, so general dentists will often refer these to the endodontist for treatment. Some general dentists simply do not feel comfortable doing root canals and refer all of these procedures to specialists.

Ask your Dentist: While there are a number of reasons such as complexity, availability, experience and tools that may make a root canal experience with an endodontist different than a general dentist, the very best way to find out is to ask your dentist why they are sending you out. They probably have a very simple and reasonable explanation.

Best for patient: General dentists refer patients to specialists when they feel that it's in the best interests of their patients to be seen by someone who will render them the best service available. My colleagues already gave you some excellent specific reason why. Sometimes dentists just choose to render procedures that they enjoy doing the most and feel are the most rewarding to them & appreciated by patients.

Ask your dentist..: Your dentist may not feel comfortable doing it. An endodontist specializes in all things related to the root canal and the root of the teeth. The particular tooth may be more difficult and require a more specialized dentist.....

Many reasons: To echo previous responses, the reasons are many. While 2-3 years of experience is an important point, even more significant is the experience that is gained after specialized training. Endodontists will treat 500-2000% more teeth than a generalist in the same period of time. Nothing is more important than experience, and specialists only treat what you are seeing them for.

Endodontists-yes!: Although, I may be biased, I have 3 additional years of training and 20 years of treating patients. We utilize microscopes, 3 D technology and handle complex cases and personalities. We are efficient and follow standards of care. Some dentists perform 1 root canal a week. I perform 8-12 a day.