Fast, Effective Relief from Tooth Pain

When done with the right tools and technique, a root canal doesn’t feel like a horror story, it feels like relief. 

We focus exclusively on root canal therapy, using advanced technology and specialist training to treat the source of your discomfort and help you preserve your natural tooth. 

Whether you’ve been referred by your general dentist or are seeking answers on your own, we provide expert care with precision, clarity, and compassion.

What Is A Root Canal?

Tooth pain disrupts everything. Whether it’s keeping you up at night, making it hard to focus, or interfering with your daily routine, pain like this means something’s not right deep inside the tooth.

When the pulp inside your tooth becomes infected or inflamed (whether from decay, trauma, or a deep crack), we do a root canal: a gentle, effective therapy to remove the problem at its source while preserving your natural tooth.

Our approach is focused, precise, and powered by the most advanced tools available.

How Do I Know I Need A Root Canal?

Common symptoms include

• Lingering tooth pain
• Sensitivity to hot or cold
• Swelling
• A darkened tooth

But not all cases hurt! That’s why accurate diagnosis matters.

How Do I Know I Need A Root Canal?

We aim to make your care efficient, predictable, and easy to understand.

1. Consultation & Diagnosis: Dr. Gray will begin with a thorough exam and 3D imaging to assess the tooth and determine the best approach.
   
2. Personalized Treatment Planning: You’ll receive a clear, conservative plan tailored to your tooth’s unique anatomy and condition. Nothing more and nothing less than exactly what you need.
   
3. Root Canal Treatment: Using advanced magnification and irrigation technology, we:
   
   • Remove the infected or damaged pulp
     
   • Clean and sterilize the inner chambers of the tooth
     
   • Fill and seal the canals to prevent reinfection
     
4. Restoration & Follow-Up: Most teeth will need a crown placed by your general dentist to protect and restore function. We’ll coordinate care to ensure everything goes smoothly.
   

Retreatment & Surgical Options

Sometimes, a previously treated tooth can develop new issues. If that happens, there’s Root Canal Retreatment

A previous root canal may need retreatment due to:

• Missed anatomy or curved canals
  
• New decay or a leaking restoration
  
• Persistent symptoms or reinfection
  

Our retreatment protocol includes removing old filling material, cleaning the canals thoroughly, and restoring the tooth with advanced precision tools.

Apicoectomy (Endodontic Microsurgery)

If symptoms persist even after retreatment, an apicoectomy may be needed. This microsurgical procedure removes the tip of the root and infected tissue, sealing the canal from the end.

Why Choose Rochester Endodontics?

• Specialist-Led Care: Led by Dr. Gerald Gray and Dr. Manal Zaibak, our practice focuses 100% on endodontics – when it’s all we do, we do it best.
  
• Trusted by Dentists: We’re proud to be a referral destination for general dentists throughout the greater Rochester and Minneapolis–St. Paul area.
  
• Advanced Technology: From 3D imaging and microscopic magnification to innovative irrigation systems, we use tools that ensure accuracy and comfort.
  

Get Back To Feeling Like Yourself Again

You don’t have to live with pain, fear, or uncertainty. Our root canal specialists are here to guide you through your treatment with clarity, skill, and compassion.

Frequently Asked Questions