Patient Information

Why Choose an Endodontist

Endodontists specialize in saving teeth and are experts in diagnosing and treating tooth pain. With advanced training and state-of-the-art equipment, they can perform procedures such as root canal therapy to preserve your natural teeth and restore your oral health.

What Sets Us Apart

At Peterborough Endodontic Clinic, we prioritize patient comfort and professional care. From our minimally invasive approach to our commitment to innovation, we strive to provide the highest level of treatment tailored to your individual needs.

Elevating Endodontic Care

Scheduling

Peterborough Endodontic clinic is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
On receiving a referral request from your dentist, our admin will be contacting you as promptly as possible to schedule an appointment
If you have pain or a dental emergency, every attempt will be made to see you that day.
Please contact us if you are a self referral or have any questions or concerns.

Online Registration

Click here to access our online registration portal. All the information you provide will go directly into your patient chart at our office. Completing these forms online prior to arriving at our office will expedite your visit and allow us to review your medical history in detail before your consultation. Click here to continue

Insurance and Payment

The fee for your endodontic treatment will be based on the extent of treatment, following your consultation visit, we will discuss the probable number of visits, their duration and the fee involved. It is our policy that your care is paid for at the time of treatment.

Because of the unique nature of our practice and the specialized cases we treat, we do not accept insurance in lieu of payment. We will assist you with completing all the required paperwork to your insurance carrier so that you may obtain any reimbursements due to you.

Post-op care

Many of our patients report significant relief from their symptoms after treatment. However post operative pain and swelling is common and the intensity and duration varies from one person to another . To manage any discomfort you can take Ibuprofen and /or Acetaminophen as directed by your doctor. If you were prescribed an antibiotic, please take it as advised. Call our office if you have any concerns. Please click on the link below for more detailed post-op instructions following procedures.

Guidelines for post-treatment care:

Do not eat anything or drink hot beverages until the numbness in your mouth wears off. This will prevent you from biting your cheek or tongue.
Do not chew or bite on the treated tooth until you have had it restored by your dentist.
You may find it helpful to use warm compresses or a heating pad on the outside of your face if you experience muscle soreness or jaw pain.
Be sure to brush and floss your teeth as you normally would unless otherwise instructed by your endodontist.
If the opening in your tooth was restored with a temporary filling material, it is not unusual for a thin layer to wear off between appointments However, if you think the entire filling has come out, contact your endodontist.
Contact your endodontist right away if you experience any of the following:
– A visible swelling inside or outside of your mouth.
– An allergic reaction to medication, including rash, hives, or itching (nausea is not an allergic reaction).
– A return of original symptoms.
– Your bite feels uneven.

Guidelines for post surgical care:

Do not lift or pull on lips as this may cause tearing out of the sutures.

Slight bleeding, pain and swelling are normal during the first couple of days then will gradually disappear.
To minimize swelling, use an ice pack on the face over the operated area. The ice pack should be used 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off, for the first 48 hours after surgery.
Eat foods that will be nourishing but will not require vigorous chewing the first few days, i.e., eggs, soups, milk shakes, etc.
Brush your teeth, being extremely careful in the operated area. Mouthwash that does NOT contain alcohol may be used.
Starting tomorrow, rinse with warm salt water (one teaspoon of salt to 8oz. of warm water) as often as possible. Continue this rinsing for one week. DO NOT RINSE WITH PEROXIDE, until ok’d by the doctor.
If Peridex was prescribed, start this oral rinse before going to bed the night of surgery. The Peridex should then be used twice daily (beginning the day after surgery for 1 week) as follows: after breakfast and before bed. Be sure to rinse for at least 2 minutes.
For pain- Ibuprofen is recommended. Follow the instructions of your doctor.

If prescription pain medication is needed, these can ONLY be prescribed during normal office hours, NOT after hours or on the weekend.