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A member asked:
Do endodontists usually treat a periodontal issue like a deep sulcus and no need for a root canal? or, would they refer out to a periodontist?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No: If there is no root canal involvement, treatment is outside of their specialty sphere. That's like asking if an OBGyn would treat a bowl obstruction. Please see a Periodontist for gum treatment, an Endodontist for root canal treatment.
Answered 12/24/2015
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Periodontist: A periodontist would be best for periodontal issues.
Answered 2/6/2016
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See periodontist: Endodontists are dentists who have at least 2-3 years of advanced training in root canals. For periodontal issues see periodontist.
Answered 2/7/2016
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