With modern technological advances, it is now possible to achieve high success rates in surgical endodontic treatment outcomes.  As patients, you may wish to preserve and save your natural teeth long-term.  Dr. Helen Chiao understands this reality and will do everything reasonably possible to help achieve your oral health goals.  Using the surgical operating microscope, and advanced clinical treatment materials, Dr. Helen Chiao can help you save your natural teeth and delay or better yet, avoid having to extract your teeth.  There is no better tooth than your natural healthy tooth, and endodontic apicoectomies, or surgical root canal treatments can help heal and preserve your natural dentition.  If you are not sure your tooth can be saved, and need a second opinion, please call Dr. Helen Chiao's office to schedule a consultation appointment.