Had a root canal in San Antonio? (San Diego, Hamilton: offices, medical center)

[Seinfeld Fan]

I was told by my dentist that I need a root canal and crown for a molar. I've never experienced either of these. My dentist plans to do the work himself. I don't know if I should see an endodontist instead? Please share your experiences. Also, were you prescribed any antibiotics? Any local references would greatly be appreciated.

[firstclassflyer]

Youch...that's no fun. My dentist is in San Diego...he takes care of root canals, restorations etc.....If you're comfortable with your dentist, just stick with him/her.

[perticusrex]

you would see the endodontist if the root canal was more complex than the gen dds was able to handle. if its a simple root canal and crown then stick with ure regular dds, but if he or she has told you its not, then check out an endodontist.

[pobre]

My husband has terrible teeth...crowns, root canals, implants, you name it! He prefers to get his RC, etc., from his periodontist, who also does his scaling and planing (intensive, deep under the gum cleaning).

(Kent Hamilton, offices in the Medical center and STone Oak-210-496-5603)

FWIW, we have usually found that when a specialist, such as an endodontist or periodontist does his work, it is actually a bit cheaper.

[austindoxie1972]

I agree -- go to the endodontist (or other specialist) to get this done. They do these all the time and will be able to handle any specific problems that may arise.