Southtown Endodontics

Southtown Endodontics is a dedicated endodontic practice located in Sandy, Utah, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the dental pulp. The practice was established by twin brothers, Dr. Tom VanDenBerghe and Dr. John VanDenBerghe, who bring over 50 years of combined experience to their field. Dr. Tom VanDenBerghe, born and raised in Salt Lake City, graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor's degree in medical biology and earned his dental degree from the University of Oklahoma. He completed a general practice residency with the U.S. Air Force and an endodontic residency at the University of Nebraska. He opened Southtown Endodontics in September 1997. Dr. John VanDenBerghe also received his undergraduate education from the University of Utah and his dental degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. He completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency with the U.S. Air Force before specializing in Endodontics at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. He joined his twin brother at Southtown Endodontics in 1998. Southtown Endodontics is committed to providing the highest standard of endodontic care in a comfortable and patient-focused environment. Their primary services include: Root Canal Treatment: Specializing in alleviating tooth pain by treating diseases of the dental pulp to preserve natural teeth. This involves removing infected or injured pulp, cleaning and shaping the root canals, and filling them to prevent reinfection. Endodontic Retreatment: Addressing previously treated teeth where healing has not occurred or re-infection has developed. Apicoectomy: A minor surgical procedure to remove the tip of the tooth's root and seal the root canal, often performed when conventional root canal treatment isn't sufficient. Pediatric Endodontics: Providing specialized endodontic care for children, including treatment for traumatic dental injuries and "baby root canals." Treatment of Traumatic Injuries: Addressing dental injuries that affect the pulp. Diagnosis and Treatment of Cracked Teeth: Identifying and treating cracks in teeth that may lead to pulpal issues. The practice utilizes advanced technology to ensure precise and effective treatments, aiming to make the patient experience as comfortable as possible. Patients consistently praise the professionalism, compassion, and effectiveness of Dr. Tom and Dr. John VanDenBerghe and their staff. Southtown Endodontics emphasizes patient comfort, clear communication, and a seamless treatment process, striving to change patients' perceptions of root canal treatment.