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Expert Profile: Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD

Expertise: I am an Endodontist ( root canal specialist ) and can answer questions about root canals and their treatment. I cannot diagnose or treat online, but can answer general questions. I have been a specialist for 25 years and am Past President of the Washington State Association of Endodontists.

Experience in the area
25 years practicing as a specialist

Organizations
American Association of Endodonists, Past President Washington State Association of Endodontists.

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 21552
Knowledge	9.94 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.94 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.97 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		2207

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	09/04/08
10	10	10	10	09/03/08
10	10	10	10	09/03/08
10	10	10	10	09/02/08
10	10	10	10	09/05/08

User Comments

Thank you, Sir, for the quick answer and suggestions. They are very much appreciated!
(Linda on 09/04/08)

Your prompt answer was very helpful since I have been agonizing over this for many days. Thank you and thank Dr. Backlund.
(Ben on 09/03/08)

Thank you so much for your quick response.
(Lauren on 09/02/08)

Thankyou for a really quick reply and thankyou for your help. Excellent service
(Melissa on 09/05/08)

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Recent Answers from Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD

2008-09-04 Root Canal and Crown: Hi Kendra, WOW...sounds like you have a lot going on!Since I can't examine you, i's hard for me to give you good advice about how the new should should be fixed. I can tell you that your flu has nothing...

2008-09-04 Root Canal: Hi Melanie, You're welcome....glad to answer a couple more questions.... It is always possible that the root canal will fail or is done improperly, but that still will not be sensitive to heat. The...

2008-09-04 Pain of abscessed tooth not relieved by pain pills: Hi Linda, I'm sorry to hear all this is going on. Since this is the Internet, I can't help much, but first, I would suggest to stop using the ice. I know it makes it feel better, but it actually hinders...

2008-09-04 Root Canal: Hi Melanie, WOW..it sounds like you have been through it! Unfortunately, I may have some bad news for you. Since the problem seems to come from anything hot, you are dealing with another tooth. After...

2008-09-02 Internal Bleaching: Hi Lauren, Sorry to hear about your injury and subsequent root canals. Discoloration of the tooth comes from the blood vessels bursting during trauma. It like a black and blue spot on your arm, but...