Endodontic Procedure: Step 5

5. If the tooth lacks sufficient structure to hold the restoration in place, your dentist or endodontist may place a post inside the tooth. Ask your endodontist for more details about the specific restoration planned for your tooth.

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Endodontic Procedure: Step 4

4. After the final visit with your endodontist, you must return to your dentist to have a crown or other restoration placed on the tooth to protect and restore it to it’s full function. If the tooth lacks sufficient structure to hold the restoration in place, your dentist or endodontist […]

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Endodontic Procedure: Step 3

3. After the space is cleaned and shaped, the endodontist fills the root canals with a biocompatible material, usually with a rubber-like material called “gutta-percha” The gutta-percha is placed with an adhesive cement to ensure complete sealing of the root canals. In most cases, a temporary filling is placed to […]

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Endodontic Procedure: Step 1

Endodontic treatment can often be performed in one or two visits and involves the following steps: 1. The endodontist examines and x-rays the tooth, then administers local anesthetic. After the tooth is numb, the endodontist places a small protective sheet called a “dental dam” over the area to isolate the […]

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Why would I need an endodontic procedure?

Endodontic treatment is necessary when the pulp becomes inflamed or infected. The inflammation or infection can have a variety of causes; deep decay, repeated dental procedures on the tooth, or a crack or chip in the tooth. In addition, a blow to a tooth may cause pulp damage even if […]

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What is endodontic treatment?

“Endo” is the Greek word for “inside” and “odont” is Greek for “tooth”. Endodontic treatment treats the inside of the tooth. To understand endodontic treatment, it helps to know something about the anatomy of a tooth. Inside the tooth, under the white enamel and a hard layer called the dentin, […]

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Our Locations

Northern Oregon Endodontics has two easy to find locations in northeast Portland and Hood River for your convenience. Our soothing and modern office environment will put you at ease and help ensure your comfort. You will be received, greeted pleasantly, and made to feel welcome. Help yourself to a current […]

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Our Caring Staff

Dr. Scott Edgar’s path to becoming an endodontic specialist began as a child when he had four root canals himself following a skateboarding accident. He felt fortunate that experts were available to help him save his teeth, and this provided motivation toward an eight year career as a general dentist. […]

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Our Expertise

Dr. Edgar completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree at Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry, graduating with high honors in 1994. After practicing as a general dentist for eight years, he returned to OHSU for endodontic graduate training and received his Specialty Certificate in Endodontics in […]

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Our Advanced Technology

We use state-of-the-art technology to ensure the best outcome possible for our patients. Our investment in advanced technology means a long-term investment in your future. State-of-the-art technology invites informed decision-making and enables patients to make wise choices concerning their oral health. Dr. Edgar offers the latest dental technology for your […]

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Our Partnerships

By referring you to an endodontic specialist, your family dentist demonstrates a personal concern for the quality of your dental care. At Northern Oregon Endodontics, we work closely with your general dentist to provide the highest quality patient care. Our main goal is to provide a seamless transition between your […]

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Our Experience

Dr. Edgar maintained a solo general dentistry practice in Portland, Oregon from 1994 to 2002. He has practiced endodontics in northeast Portland and the Columbia Gorge since 2004, successfully treating over 10,000 endodontic patients. In addition, our highly skilled staff has over 50 years of combined dental experience.

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Our Comfortable Environment

Northern Oregon Endodontics has two easy to find locations for your convenience;  northeast Portland and  Hood River Oregon . Our soothing and modern office environment will put you at ease and help ensure your comfort. You will be received, greeted pleasantly, and made to feel welcome. Help yourself to a current […]

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We use Ultrasonic equipement

At Northern Oregon Endodontics, ultrasonics are routinely used during our microscope-assisted endodontic procedures as part of our philosophy of minimally invasive treatment. Ultrasonics, using the concept of ultrasound energy, are used to assist precise tooth preparation and to assist delivery of disinfecting solutions and optimize debris removal. Ultrasonics enhance the […]

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Why we use Digital X-Rays

This form of computerized radiography uses a standard dental x-ray generator as its radiation source. An intra-oral sensor that is placed in the mouth collects the image. The color capabilities show our patients more meaningful pictures than the standard format. The “zoom” capabilities allow our patients to view localized areas […]

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Relieving Discomfort

Root Canal Therapy (also called root canal treatment or endodontic treatment) is a dental procedure in which the diseased or damaged nerve (pulp) of a tooth is removed and the inside areas (the nerve or pulp chamber and root canals) are cleaned, filled and sealed permanently to avoid infection. Without […]

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Introducing Cone Beam 3-D CT Imaging

The Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is a dental-specific x-ray machine that gives a very accurate 3D image of the tooth and area in question. This technology is the most advanced dental imaging possible and is unsurpassed in diagnostic potential. The CBCT used at our office is different than medical […]

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The Surgical Microscope

Dr. Edgar uses surgical operating microscopes for all endodontic procedures. The use of the surgical microscope allows Dr. Edgar to perform treatment with greater accuracy because the treatment area is magnified and illuminated, aiding Dr. Edgar in seeing tiny details inside your tooth. Microscopes have been shown to improve outcomes […]

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