Most of the time, a general dentist can safely perform a root canal with great results! However, there are some instances where a specialist, known as an endodontist, is required. If your infected tooth is a molar or premolar with a highly complex root canal system, for example, there is a decent chance that your dentist will refer you to an endodontist for root canal therapy. Since molars and premolars have canals that are difficult to detect, they often require more advanced equipment that only an endodontist has available. However, for other infected teeth, general dentists can provide excellent root canal treatment. Here at Allure Dental Center in Mountain View, our highly rated dentists are Masters and Fellows with the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and have extensive experience providing routine root canal therapy, in addition to a host of other dental services. Should you require more advanced root canal therapy, our dentists can provide you with a referral to an endodontist.