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Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD

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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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stephanie05/24/12101010Thank You So Much for your help .....
Megan05/16/12101010Thanks :)
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linda05/06/12101010Very thorough answer. Thanks for your time .....

Recent Answers from Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD

2012-05-16 Mini root canal:

Hi Megan,    I'm sorry to hear your daughter needs a root canal at such a young age. You are absolutely right about crowding, etc. if the tooth is removed. Sometimes it's possible to place a spacer to

2012-05-14 Root Canal 1 Year ago, Retreatment 1 month ago - Still dull pain:

Good morning Chris,    I'm sorry to hear you have all this still going on. It must be very frustrating and I can certainly understand your need for an answer and to get out of pain. It's hard for me to

2012-05-13 Bruised discovered tooth:

Hi Kelly,    I'm sorry to hear that you had this accident. I don't want to scare you, but trauma to teeth can be one of the bigger problems that we, as endodontists and patients, face. When a tooth is

2012-05-10 Broken tooth w/crown after root canal:

Hi Trenese,    I'm really sorry to hear you tooth is broken. This is probably the saddest thing we see in endodontics since in most cases, it requires an extraction. Only if the break is above the gum

2012-05-06 Root canal re-treatment:

Hi Ophir,    You obviously have given this a lot of thought and have received good information from your dentist and endodontist. Everything you have heard is exactly right. I'll try to answer your specific

 

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