The Endo Group has provided the highest standard of professional care to patients in the Metro West community. Our offices are equipped with state-of-the-art technology including microscopes, ultrasonics, digital radiography, and more. Our team of experts is dedicated to meeting your individual dental needs in a friendly and comfortable environment. When you come in for an appointment we will provide a thorough examination and take the time to explain your treatment options. Our doctors specialize in endodontic care. Our primary goal is to save your natural teeth whenever possible. Our practice specializes in Endodontics, commonly referred to as root canal therapy. Endodontics is the treatment to remove the nerve and pulp tissues of the tooth. When root canal therapy is preformed, the tooth and the roots are thoroughly cleaned and shaped to remove all pulp tissue. Once the canals are completely cleaned, they are filled with a biocompatible material, typically gutta-percha. Root canals are most often necessary when decay has reached the nerve of the tooth or the tooth has become infected. People have anywhere from 1 to 4 canals in a tooth. Extra canals may branch out and are called “accessory canals.” The number of canals and anatomy of a tooth can vary. The word “endo” comes from the Greek language and means “inside” or within. Endodontists work with the “inside” of a tooth.