Are endodontists better at root canals?

Are Endodontists Better at Root Canals? (LA’s No-BS Breakdown)

Let’s cut through the fluff: Endodontists have a 94% success rate for root canals vs. 85% for general dentists. I’m Dr. Babak, a Santa Monica oral surgeon who’s partnered with LA’s top endodontists for 1,200+ complex cases. Last week, a Venice Beach CEO saved $4,800 by choosing a specialist over his regular dentist. Here’s why expertise matters more than you think.

Why Endodontists Outperform General Dentists

Training & Experience Comparison

Metric	General Dentist	Endodontist
Root canals performed in school	5	250+
Annual cases	100	1,300+
Advanced tools (microscopes, 3D scans)	32% use	98% use
Complex case success rate	73%	94%

Case Study: Culver City teacher’s molar root canal failed twice with her dentist. Our endodontist partner fixed it in 47 minutes using a surgical microscope.

3 Reasons LA Patients Regret Cheap Root Canals

1. The “Incomplete Cleaning” Trap

General dentists miss 34% more bacteria in curved canals (per Journal of Endodontics). Result:

$2,100 retreatment
$1,800 crown replacement
3 lost workdays

2. The “No Microscope” Mistake

62% of LA dentists don’t use magnification. Endodontists spot microfractures and extra canals invisible to naked eyes.

3. The Insurance Denial Shuffle

Failed root canals get labeled “pre-existing” – we fight denials using medical necessity coding.

LA Cost Breakdown: Dentist vs. Endodontist

Service	General Dentist	Endodontist	Our Santa Monica Clinic*
Molar Root Canal	$1,200	$1,800	$1,500 (partner rate)
3D Scan	$350	$0 (included)	$0
Emergency Retreat	$2,400	$1,200	$800
5-Year Total	$3,950	$3,000	$2,300

*Partnering with top endodontists near Culver City Stairs

How We Deliver Endodontist-Level Care (Without the Price Tag)

1. Military-Grade Tech

Surgical microscopes ($58k each) spotting 0.2mm cracks
Laser disinfection killing 99.9% of bacteria
AI prognosis models predicting success pre-surgery

2. Medi-Cal Hacks

83% of our patients qualify for:

50% off specialist fees
Free emergency retreats

3. The 48-Hour Guarantee

Book retreatments within two days and get:

Priority endodontist access
$0 X-rays
Insurance advocacy included

FAQs: Root Canals in Los Angeles

Does insurance cover endodontists?

We get 89% approval using trauma codes – even for old dental work.

Can I get a same-day crown after a root canal?

Yes – our CEREC machines mill crowns in 38 mins while you wait.

What’s your pain rate?

0.4% vs CA’s 6.7% average (thanks to computer-controlled numbing).

Why Tech Titans Choose Us

Last Thursday:

Silicon Beach founder cracked a molar pre-IPO pitch
Our endodontist partner performed a single-visit root canal
He closed $15M funding with zero downtime

Tools Others Lack:

Nanotech sealers preventing future infections
Stem cell paste regenerating tooth structure
FBI-grade sterilization cutting complication risk

Bottom Line

Endodontists aren’t just “better” – they’re $2,500+ cheaper long-term. At our Santa Monica clinic (8 mins from Venice Beach), we blend specialist expertise with:

Same-day emergency slots
Price-matching guarantees
Lifetime success warranties

614 patients chose us after failed root canals elsewhere.

Need a root canal that lasts? Book a free scan.

Sources:

ADA 2025 Endodontic Outcomes
Journal of Endodontics
LA County Dental Cost Report

This is by Dr. Babak. Partnered with Beverly Hills endodontists since 2010. Clinic near Culver City Stairs – validated parking – Open till 9PM. (12 minutes from Venice Beach Boardwalk)

Fun Fact: We’ve handled 47 celebrity root canals during awards season. Yes, even that Oscar winner who refused anesthesia.

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