Your tooth consists of two main parts: the crown, which is that part of the tooth above the gum and visible in your mouth; and the root or roots, which is that 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.

PLEASE ALERT THE OFFICE IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION THAT MAY BE OF CONCERN PRIOR TO SURGERY (I.E. DIABETES, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, ARTIFICIAL HEART VALVES AND JOINTS, RHEUMATIC FEVER, ETC.) OR IF YOU ARE ON ANY MEDICATION (I.E. HEART MEDICATIONS, ASPIRIN, ANTICOAGULANT THERAPY, ETC.) OR REQUIRE MEDICATION PRIOR TO DENTAL CLEANINGS (I.E ANTIBIOTICS, FOR PRE-MED.)

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Together as partners they took over and expanded Hawaii Endodontics. They maintain three full time practices in Aiea, Kailua and Honolulu. They are active members of the American Dental Association, American Association of Endodontists and Hawaii Dental Association. They also volunteer their time a clinical Instructors at Kokua Kalihi Valley community health center. If you're planning on visiting one of our endodontists, feel free to learn a little about them here. Ourteam sees patients of all ages, and our bilingual endodontist can provide services in Korean and Mandarin.

Our mission at Hawaii Endodontics is one committed to excellence and high quality endodontic treatment. We pride ourselves in providing the highest standard of professional care in a friendly, caring, and comfortable environment. We strive to make each dental visit a positive experience for our patients by optimizing patient comfort and minimizing pain. As a team, we run a practice considerate to our patients individual needs and concerns, and execute well-organized treatment in a professional manner.

We understand the fear and anxiety that many people experience when it comes to undergoing a root canal. Thats why weve created a relaxed treatment environment that focuses on outstanding patient communication and advanced techniques that minimize pain and discomfort. All of us at Hawaii Endodontics have dedicated our professional lives to improving the dental health and care of our patients. We are always available for our patients and will make certain that all your needs are thoughtfully met by our doctors and staff. We base our measure of success on the quality of the relationship we have with each patient and on the quality of the dental service we provide.