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Tessa Gibson

A University of Detroit Mercy dental graduate, Tessa Gibson is an endodontist with 25 years in private clinical practice. Certified by the American Board of Endodontics as a Diplomate, she pursued advanced specialty training in root canal therapy after dental school. At a referral office in Boston, Massachusetts, Gibson is one of two specialists taking patient referrals from an expansive outlying rural network. She also contributes to Biology Insights.

Retained Root Tip: Symptoms and Management Options
Need a Root Canal? How to Stop the Pain
Apical Foramen: Its Function and Role in Dental Health
How Many Canals Are in a Maxillary Second Premolar?
How Long Does It Take for a Root Canal to Form?
Why Can’t You Drink Alcohol After Tooth Extraction?
Is a Root Canal a Surgery? How It Differs From Oral Surgery
What Is TAP Gel: The Dental Paste for Root Canals
How to Stop Bleeding After a Tooth Extraction
Does a Root Canal Change the Color of Your Tooth?
When Is a Broken Tooth an Emergency?
How to Treat a Sore Throat From Wisdom Teeth
Can You Save a Tooth With a Horizontal Root Fracture?
What Is Endodontic Surgery and When Is It Needed?
Do Endodontists Do Fillings After a Root Canal?
How to Treat a Sore Throat From Wisdom Teeth
What to Do If You Lose a Permanent Tooth
How Should Polycarboxylate Cement Appear When Mixed?
What Is the Hardest Tooth to Get a Root Canal On?
Can an Oral Surgeon Do a Root Canal?
How to Get an Emergency Tooth Extraction
Can You Eat Seafood After Wisdom Teeth Removal?
Can Yawning Cause a Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction?
What Are Endodontic Services and When Do You Need Them?
How to Eat Soup After Wisdom Teeth Removal
Can an Endodontist Do a Root Canal Through a Crown?
Can a Tooth With a Vertical Root Fracture Be Saved?
Who Fixes Chipped Teeth and How Are They Repaired?
How to Massage Your Jaw for TMJ Pain Relief
Can a Periodontist Do a Root Canal?