Legacy Endodontics (Wade R. Hirschman DDS MS)

05/27/2026

A man of many talents 🤹‍♂️

Turns out Dr. Hirschman can juggle more than just a busy patient schedule and root canals…

Thankfully, he keeps the juggling to the office entertainment and the precision to your care 🦷

05/13/2026

A tooth that has “died” too early doesn’t always mean it’s lost forever.

This is a great example of how we can sometimes help a young tooth continue developing even after it has become infected.

A 9-year-old patient came to us with an infection in a lower tooth that had not yet finished forming its root. Because the root was still developing, our goal was not just to clean the infection—but to encourage the body to continue natural healing and development.

We carefully disinfected the inside of the tooth and placed a medication to allow the area to calm and heal over the next couple of weeks. At the next visit, the medication was removed and a gentle bleeding response was created inside the tooth to form a natural scaffold for healing cells.

We then sealed the tooth with a strong bioceramic material and placed a permanent restoration.

At the 1-year follow-up, we were happy to see continued root development and healing exactly as expected.

05/04/2026

May is Save Your Tooth Month—a time to highlight the importance of preserving your natural smile whenever possible.

At Legacy Endodontics, Dr. Hirschman and our specialized team are dedicated to creating a calm, supportive, and educational experience for every patient—especially those who may feel anxious about treatment.

With advanced techniques and a focus on comfort, root canal therapy can relieve pain, eliminate infection, and help you keep your natural tooth.

If you’ve been putting off treatment due to anxiety or uncertainty, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.

05/04/2026

04/20/2026

At Legacy Endodontics, excellence is rooted in continual growth. Last week, Dr. Hirschman attended the American Association of Endodontists annual meeting in Salt Lake City, where leading specialists from across the country gathered to explore the latest advancements in endodontic care, technology, and clinical innovation.

In addition to expanding his expertise, Dr. Hirschman had the special opportunity to reconnect with longtime colleagues and friends—which always makes these CE events even more meaningful.

We are proud to invest in continuing education at the highest level so we can continue delivering the elevated, patient-centered care our community and referring partners have come to expect.

04/13/2026

Patient Case Monday! 🦷

When infection affects multiple teeth, the right diagnosis and treatment plan can make all the difference.

In this case, a patient had an infection involving several upper teeth—some of which had previous root canal treatment that hadn’t fully resolved the issue. Using advanced 3D imaging and a comprehensive evaluation, we were able to identify the source of infection and create a targeted approach to save the natural teeth whenever possible.

Treatment included:
- Root canal therapy to address complex anatomy
- Microsurgical treatment (apicoectomy) to remove infection at the root level
- Careful management of prior treatment challenges

The result?
At 6 months: clear signs of healing and bone regeneration
At 1 year: continued bone recovery and successful outcomes

Our goal is always to provide clarity, precision, and the most predictable path forward—especially in complex cases.

If something doesn’t feel right, a specialty evaluation can help uncover what’s really going on and guide the best next step.

03/24/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Dr. Hirschman! 🎉

We had so much fun celebrating today with cookies, chocolate cake, and a full office makeover in honor of his favorite team—Michigan State! 💚

Thank you for bringing your expertise, calm energy, and great sense of humor to our team and patients every single day. We’re lucky to celebrate you!

Here’s to another amazing year ahead! 🥳

03/18/2026

One of the most common misconceptions we hear is that root canals are something to fear. In reality, modern endodontic treatment is designed to do the opposite—relieve discomfort and eliminate infection.

Most of the pain people associate with root canals actually comes from the underlying issue, not the procedure itself.

Dr. Hirschman and our team specialize in helping even the most anxious patients feel calm, comfortable, and cared for throughout the entire experience.

With today’s advanced technology and gentle techniques, treatment is efficient, precise, and focused on preserving your natural tooth.

Because dentistry has evolved—and so should the way we think about it.

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03/04/2026

Keeping Smiles Healthy, Even in Complex Cases! 😁

This patient was missing her lateral incisors ( #7 and #10) since childhood. Years ago, her dentist transplanted tooth #12 (a premolar) into the area of the maxillary canine ( #11) to help maintain proper function and aesthetics. The transplant healed successfully, but over time the pulp canal system of #12 became traumatized, developing calcification and leading to infection.

Because the canal was so calcified, a nonsurgical root canal wasn’t possible. With a poor crown-to-root ratio (more tooth structure above bone than root within), our team performed a conservative apicoectomy, sealing the root tips to eliminate leakage and infection.

Outcome: Infection resolved, tooth preserved, and her bridge remained intact!