Why Choose an Endodontist

Greene Endodontics is a dental practice dedicated exclusively to endodontic treatment. An endodontist has an additional 2 years of training than a general dentist and are highly experienced in their specialty. Dr. Greene is committed to providing the highest standard of treatment in a relaxed and pleasant office environment, with the accompaniment of a highly trained staff.

Endodontics is a branch of dentistry recognized by the American Dental Association involving treatment of the pulp (root canal) and surrounding tissues of the tooth. Your tooth consists of two main parts; the crown and the root. When you look at your tooth in the mirror, what you see is the crown. The rest of the tooth, the portion hidden beneath the gum line, is called the root. Inside each root contains channels that contains the pulp which is nerves, blood vessels and soft tissue. Bacteria that are introduced into the pulp as a result of tooth decay, periodontal disease, tooth fracture or other problems, can severely damage the pulp.

In order to preserve the tooth, an endodontic specialist removes the diseased pulp. After successful endodontic treatment, the tooth continues to perform normally.

Watch the video and learn how endodontists, the specialists in saving teeth, use advanced technology and expert training to reinvent modern root canal treatment.

Dr. Greene completed five years of Pre-Medicine at Wright State University, four years of dental school at West Virginia University, a one year hospital residency at Ruby Memorial Hospital, followed by two years of advanced training in Endodontics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine.