Jasper Endodontics

Jasper Endodontics We are a dental office specializing in root canal treatment, retreatments, and root end surgery.

We are proud to serve Jasper, IN and our surrounding communities of southwest Indiana.

Nothing makes us smile more than happy patients!😁🙌
04/24/2026

Nothing makes us smile more than happy patients!😁🙌

04/23/2026

Great video to clear up some confusion!

A Frequently Asked Question: Why am I still having a toothache with this tooth that has had a root canal? Today let's ta...
04/20/2026

A Frequently Asked Question: Why am I still having a toothache with this tooth that has had a root canal?

Today let's talk about what we call an endodontic retreatment, which means re-doing a root canal. About 15-20% of the treatment we provide are retreatments. When a tooth has had a root canal the pulp tissue inside the tooth has been removed and the tooth will no longer feel cold or hot sensation. However, sometimes a tooth that has had a root canal does not heal properly or can become diseased months or years after treatment. The ligament and bone that surrounds the tooth will still feel inflammation and pain if something is not healing properly.

Why does this happen?
-Missed canals within the roots or complex anatomy
-A delay between when the root canal was finished and placement of the final restoration, allowing for salivary leakage
-The final restoration does not prevent salivary leakage
-A new cavity has developed under a crown or filling that allows salivary leakage
-A new crack has formed allowing salivary leakage
-A crown or filling is loose or failing and allows salivary leakage

If the decision to retreat a tooth is made, the tooth is re-accessed and old root filling material is removed (including any posts). Care is taken to search for any possible missed anatomy. We utilize calcium hydroxide to maximize our disinfection protocol. A new root filling is placed. Finally, a new final restoration is placed by the referring dentist after the retreatment to provide a good seal.

Below is an example of a retreatment. The patient presented with pain and swelling and a suspected missed MB2 canal in tooth #3. Diagnosis of tooth #3 is previous endodontic treatment with an acute apical abscess. During the initial visit all previous obturation material was removed and a missed MB2 canal was located and also cleaned out. After 6 weeks of calcium hydroxide the patient returned and was pain free. The case was finished and the patient was able to keep their tooth in function.

This patient reported to our office having had a few miserable days with pain in the upper right jaw. Clinical testing r...
04/20/2026

This patient reported to our office having had a few miserable days with pain in the upper right jaw. Clinical testing resulted in a diagnosis of symptomatic irreversible pulpits with symptomatic apical periodontitis for tooth #4. Non-surgical root canal treatment was initiated and completed to keep the tooth in function and alleviate the patient's pain!

This is who cares for your teeth😁🦷
04/10/2026

This is who cares for your teeth😁🦷

Happy Easter from Jasper Endodontics!
04/05/2026

Happy Easter from Jasper Endodontics!

Here is something you don't see everyday...a 4 canal pre-molar! This tooth #20 was diagnosed with pulpal necrosis with ...
04/03/2026

Here is something you don't see everyday...a 4 canal pre-molar! This tooth #20 was diagnosed with pulpal necrosis with a chronic apical abscess. The tooth was accessed and medicated with calcium hydroxide for 8 weeks. The case was finished and the patient is happy to be symptom free and keep their tooth and bridge!

It is National Doctor's Appreciation day! Thank you for always getting to the root of it all!😉🦷
03/30/2026

It is National Doctor's Appreciation day! Thank you for always getting to the root of it all!😉🦷

03/22/2026

Our office will be closed from 3/23/26-3/29/26 for spring break. A team member will be available by phone each day for any scheduling questions or other concerns. We hope you have a great week, see you on March 30th!

This is an interesting case featuring internal resorption. In this particular case, the patient had been having mild pai...
03/21/2026

This is an interesting case featuring internal resorption. In this particular case, the patient had been having mild pain with tooth #7. Clinical and radiographic examination reveals a radiolucency at the apex of tooth #7 as well as internal resorption. Internal resorption usually results in an irregularity within the root canal space itself. Tooth #7 was officially diagnosed with pulpal necrosis with symptomatic apical periodontitis with internal resorption. The tooth was accessed, cleaned and shaped and medicated with calcium hydroxide for approximately 6 weeks to aid in disinfection and to arrest the cells causing the internal resorption. The patient returned and was fully asymptomatic. The root canal was completed with a focus on trying to obtain a three dimensional fill of the part of the root damaged by resorption. The patient returned for a follow up at 6 months and healing looks like it is coming a long nicely!

**A quick note about resorption: Resorption is a process where the root of a tooth is damaged by cells similar to those that break down bone in the body called odontoclasts. These cells can damage enamel, dentin, and cementum. This cell type can be activated by prolonged pulpal inflammation. This case features internal resorption, other types include external resorption, external cervical resorption (which can cause extensive damage to tooth roots), and inflammatory resorption.

03/21/2026

Frequently Asked Questions: My tooth has a crown, will you take it off before the root canal?

This is a frequently asked question and it is a good one. The answer is routinely no. We access through crowns on a daily basis and an overwhelming amount of the time there are no issues. Once the root canal is complete, the patient returns to their referring dentist to place a permanent filling in the access opening. This preserves a well functioning crown.

Now, there is always the caveat. Sometimes a crown may break during access, it may pop off during rubber dam isolation, or it may have a cavity underneath. In the case of breakage, a new crown would be needed. In the case of a crown coming off it would require the referring doctor to determine if it can be re-cemented or if a new crown is necessary. Finally, if a cavity is under the crown a new crown is also necessary so that all of the decay can be removed to ensure a new and well sealed restoration to help provide long term survival of the root canal treatment and the tooth. Luckily these scenarios aren't too common, but it is good to be aware of them!

Have a great weekend!

This is a case that we consider a super healer! Tooth #3 was originally diagnosed with pulpal necrosis with a chronic a...
03/16/2026

This is a case that we consider a super healer! Tooth #3 was originally diagnosed with pulpal necrosis with a chronic apical abscess. The pre-op radiograph shows a large radiolucency at the apex of the MB and P Roots. There was a sinus tract (a draining opening) on the roof of the patient's mouth. The patient was aware that the tooth had a very questionable prognosis, but they were adamant they would like to try and save this tooth to avoid replacing their bridge. Tooth #3 was medicated with calcium hydroxide 3 times over a 6 month span. At the 6 month point, the radiolucencies appeared to be healing (albeit slowly), and the root canal was finished. At a recent 1 year follow up, the bone appears to healing well. This case showcases that giving questionable teeth proper endodontic treatment and time can yield positive results!

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1950 Street Charles St Ste #6
Jasper, IN
47546

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Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm

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