Your tooth consists of two main parts: the crown, which is the part of the tooth above the gum and visible in your mouth; and the root or roots, which is the part of the tooth that lies beneath the gum and is surrounded by bone. Inside each root is a channel that runs the length of the tooth. This channel is the root canal and contains the pulp (nerves, blood vessels, and soft tissue), which is often referred to as the nerve of the tooth. The pulp may be irreversibly damaged by bacteria associated with decay, very deep restorations, fractures, trauma, or periodontal disease.
In order to preserve a tooth in which this has occurred, it is necessary to remove the diseased pulp tissue. This procedure is known as endodontic therapy. Since endodontic therapy is concerned with removing only the pulp from the root canal, the root will continue to function normally because the supporting tissues remain intact. It is advisable to remove the injured pulp because it may become infected or act as an irritant to the tissues surrounding the tooth.
Dr. Bart Morrison was born in Brigham City, Utah. He attended Utah State University in Logan, Utah and following graduation he attended The University of Iowa College of Dentistry. After earning his DDS degree, Dr. Morrison completed his Endodontics speciality training and received a Masters degree from The State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr Morrison then entered into private practice in 1991.
Dr. Douglas Sutton was born in Pocatello, Idaho. He attended Idaho State University for his undergraduate education in Zoology. He is a Board-certified General Dentist who received his Doctorate in Dental Surgery degree from Creighton University in 1996. He did his residency for Endondontics at Tufts University in Boston, Massachussettes. He joined Dr. Bart Morrisons practice in 1998. He is a member of the American Association of Endodontics.
Dr. Val Bingham is an Idaho native born in Preston and raised in Dayton. He attended Ricks College and completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University. Dr. Bingham graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio with a Doctor of Dental Science degree. Following dental school, he attended residency at St. Louis University, where he received his Certificate in Endodontics and a Master of Science in Dental Research. Dr. Bingham entered private practice in Idaho Falls in 2006.
Dr. Hyde was born and raised in Northern Utah. He is an alumnus of Utah State where he received a degree in Spanish. He has continued that pursuit and is fluent in Spanish. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and continued his education at OSU by receiving his Endodontics Certificate and Masters of Science in 2017.
Dr. Hyde has had his research published in the Journal of Endodontics, the leading journal in the specialty. He holds memberships with the American Dental Association, American Association of Endodontists, and the Idaho State Dental Association.