Newlin Endodontics

Specialized Endodontics in St. Peters, Missouri

Newlin Endodontics is a clinic dedicated exclusively to endodontics, located in St. Peters, Missouri. Led by Dr. Scott D. Newlin, an endodontic specialist, the practice focuses on root canal treatment and other procedures to preserve natural teeth. The team, described as experienced and compassionate, works to make endodontic treatment as comfortable as possible.

Procedures and Treatments

The clinic offers a range of endodontic procedures, including:

• Root canal treatment: removes infected pulp from the tooth's chambers and canals, relieves pain, prevents infection, and allows the tooth to be saved.
• Endodontic retreatment: for teeth that do not heal or continue to cause pain, with the goal of supporting healing and eliminating persistent symptoms.
• Apicoectomy: a surgical procedure to treat problems at the root of the tooth.
• Treatment of cracked teeth.
• Traumatic injuries.
• Regenerative procedures.
• Endodontic case assessment and treatment planning options.

The clinic also handles endodontic emergencies, such as sudden and severe pain from damaged or diseased teeth, serious infections, cracked teeth, and inflamed or infected bone tissue beneath the gums. According to the clinic's information, every attempt is made to see patients with pain or emergency situations the same day.

Technology and Clinical Approach

For diagnosis and treatment planning, Newlin Endodontics uses state-of-the-art technology, such as surgical microscopes, digital radiography, and CBCT (cone beam computed tomography) scans. The clinic has a small-volume cone beam CT scanner that provides high-precision 3D radiographic images.

The practice's approach includes patient education so that patients can make informed decisions, with gentle care. The clinic states that treatment plans are centered around each patient's oral health needs and that it strives to respect appointment times, offering reminders and a quick response to calls and requests.

Dr. Scott D. Newlin

Dr. Scott D. Newlin earned his DMD from the University of Florida. He then completed a general practice residency at St. John's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He continued his education at Marquette University, where he earned his Specialist Certificate in Endodontics and an MS degree. He opened his endodontic practice in St. Peters, Missouri, in 1995.

He is a member of the Greater St. Louis Dental Society, the American Dental Association, and the American Association of Endodontists. The clinic describes him as known for his gentle care and compassionate treatment of patients.

Patient Care and Complementary Services

The clinic offers financing and accepts insurance, and provides patient forms, pre-operative and post-operative instructions, and educational resources. It also has a referral form for dentists and performs endodontic case assessments and treatment planning. The website includes a blog with articles on root canal safety, pain myths, and advanced technology.

Newlin Endodontics treats patients of all ages and presents itself as an option for those seeking to preserve their natural teeth. The clinic states that it has been providing personalized care to the community for more than 20 years.

Location and Contact

303 Jungermann Rd #A, St Peters, MO 63376 · Phone: 636-928-3552 · Email: scottdnewlin@gmail.com · Hours: Mon: 8am-5pm / Tues-Thurs: 7am-5pm / Fri: 7am-3pm