Root canal therapy
We remove inflamed or infected pulp, disinfect the canals and seal them. It feels much like a long filling, and the toothache usually fades within a few days.
Endodontists in Asheville, NC
Specialist root canal care, without the wait.
Wit’s Endo treats tooth pain, infections, cracked teeth and dental injuries. Most patients are seen within one or two business days, and the same day when they’re in pain.
Referring a patient? Use care.witsendo.com.
- 60–90 minMost root canals, in one visit
- 25×Microscope magnification
- 3DLow-dose imaging in the office
- 1 reportTo your dentist, the day we treat
What an endodontist does
Specialists in the inside of the tooth.
Inside every tooth is soft tissue called the pulp. A deep cavity, a crack or an injury can inflame or infect it, causing pain, swelling or sensitivity that doesn’t go away.
Endodontists treat that tissue so you can keep your natural tooth. It’s the only thing we do, which is why general dentists send us their most difficult cases.
Two to three more years of trainingafter dental school, focused on tooth pain and root canal treatment.
An operating microscope on every caseto find small canals and cracks that are easy to miss.
Low-dose 3D imaging in the officeso we can see the whole root before we start.
Services
Everything we do is about saving the tooth.
Not sure which one you need? Your first visit answers that: we examine the tooth, explain what we find, and give you your options and costs before treatment starts.
Retreatment
A tooth treated years ago can become infected again. We reopen it, clean and reshape the canals, and seal it again.
Apicoectomy
When infection stays at the tip of a root, a short procedure through the gum removes it and seals the root end, under the microscope.
Cracked teeth
Sharp pain when you bite, or a jolt from cold, can mean a crack. We find it, tell you whether the tooth can be saved, and treat it before it spreads.
Dental trauma
A tooth knocked loose, pushed in or knocked out needs care quickly. For a knocked-out tooth, keep it in milk and come in right away.
Dental emergencies
Swelling, throbbing pain or a toothache that keeps you up at night. Call as soon as we open: patients with swelling or severe pain are seen that day. After hours, the same number reaches the doctor on call.
Call (828) 555-0142Why Wit’s Endo
Fast, careful and clear.
What patients and referring dentists can count on, every visit.
Seen within days
We keep time open every day for patients in pain, so a first visit rarely waits more than one or two business days.
Comfort first
The tooth is fully numb before we begin. We check in as we go and pause whenever you raise a hand.
Costs up front
You get a written estimate, including what your insurance is expected to pay, before treatment starts.
Your dentist informed
Your dentist gets our report and images the day we treat you, so your crown or filling follows without delay.
Our doctors
Two brothers, one specialty.
Dr. Sharpe Wit and Dr. Dew Wit founded Wit’s Endo together and treat every patient themselves.
SW
Dr. Sharpe Wit, DDS, MS
Co-founder · Endodontist
Dr. Sharpe Wit has treated tooth pain for fifteen years, the last ten as a board-certified endodontist. His focus is diagnosis: cracked teeth, dental injuries and pain that’s hard to pin down.
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Dr. Dew Wit, DMD
Co-founder · Endodontist
Dr. Dew Wit practiced general dentistry for six years before his endodontic residency, so he knows what a referring dentist needs back. He leads the practice’s retreatment and apicoectomy care.
Location
On Laurel Ridge Parkway, with free parking.
Ten minutes from downtown Asheville. Call ahead if you need help getting here; we’re glad to walk you through it.
Address
410 Laurel Ridge Pkwy, Suite 200
Asheville, NC 28803
In the Laurel Ridge Medical Center. Park free in the front lot; Suite 200 is upstairs, and the elevator is to the right of the main entrance.
Office hours
| Monday–Thursday | 7:30 AM–5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–1:00 PM |
| Saturday–Sunday | Closed |
Contact
Do I need a referral from my dentist?
No. Most patients are referred by their dentist, but you can request a visit yourself. We’ll send your dentist a report afterward if you’d like.
Does a root canal hurt?
It should feel much like getting a large filling. We make sure the tooth is fully numb before we start. Expect some soreness for a few days, usually managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
How soon can I be seen?
Usually within one or two business days, and the same day when you’re in pain or have swelling. Request a visit or call, and we’ll offer you a time.
Can I drive myself and go back to work?
Yes. We use local anesthetic, so you can drive yourself, and most people go back to work or school the same day. Your lip may stay numb for a few hours.
Will I need a crown afterward?
Back teeth usually do, to protect them from cracking. Your own dentist places the crown or filling, typically within a few weeks; we tell them what we recommend.
Do you take my insurance?
We file claims with most PPO dental plans and give you a written estimate before treatment. See insurance and payment for details.
What if it’s after hours?
Call (828) 555-0142 and follow the prompt for the doctor on call, who returns emergency calls the same evening.
If swelling makes it hard to breathe or swallow, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.
Tooth pain? Let’s get you seen.
Request a visit in about two minutes. We’ll call or text you with a time, usually within one business day.