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# Prairie Ridge Endodontics

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- [Welcome](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/) - Aberdeen, Brookings, and Watertown Endodontist The office of Michael J. Hawley, DDS, MS and Allan Sandor, DDS is a specialty dental practice dedicated exclusively to endodontic (root canal) care. The mission of the Prairie Ridge Endodontics team is to provide a warm, friendly, and comfortable environment in which our patients can receive the highest quality
- [Patient Privacy Policy](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/patient-privacy-policy/) - This form, Notice of Privacy Practices, presents the information that federal law requires us to give our patients regarding our privacy practices. Click here to read the notice. Click here to read the notice (SPANISH). This notice is a pdf document which requires the Adobe Reader software. You most likely already have this software on
- [Endodontic Treatment Consent](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/treatment-consent/) - Please take a moment to read our endodontic information and treatment consent form. You will be asked to sign your acknowledgement and understanding of this form as a part of the registration process.Thank you! Click here to read endodontic information and treatment consent form. This form is a pdf document which requires the Adobe Reader
- [Financial Policy](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/financial-policy/) - Please take a moment to read our financial policy. You will be asked to sign your acknowledgement and understanding of our financial policy as a part of the registration process. Thank you! Click here to read the policy. This policy is a pdf document which requires the Adobe Reader software. You most likely already have
- [Scheduling](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/scheduling/) - We will schedule your appointment as promptly as possible. If you have pain or an emergency situation, every attempt will be made to see you that day. Please note our office hours: Monday through Thursday in Watertown from 8 am until 5 pm Wednesday and Thursday in Brookings from 8 am until 5 pm Monday
- [Contact Information](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/contact-information/) - There are many ways to communicate with our office. Please choose the method most convenient to you. Aberdeen Mailing Address Prairie Ridge Endodontics 701 N. 4th St Suite #100 Aberdeen, SD 57401 Telephone Phone: (605) 878-0180 Fax: (605) 226-2790 Brookings Mailing Address Prairie Ridge Endodontics 410 Mayfield Dr Suite #2 Brookings, SD 57006 Telephone Phone: (605) 878-0180 Fax: (605)
- [Online Map & Driving Directions](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/map/) - Online Map & Driving Directions If this is the first time you have visited our office, the mapping service below will assist you in finding our location. Simply fill out the form below, and you will be presented with directions that include a map, the travel time, and distance. If you need any additional information,
- [Meet Dr. Hawley](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/meet-dr-hawley/) - Dr. Hawley is originally from Excelsior, Minnesota. He completed his undergraduate education at St. Cloud State University in 1998 by receiving a B.S. degree in Medical Microbiology. He then relocated to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he earned his DDS degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2003. Following graduation from dental school, Dr.
- [Meet Dr. Sandor](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/meet-dr-sandor/) - Dr. Allan Sandor completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Florida in 1998. He received his dental degree from Marquette University, College of Dentistry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After graduation Dr. Sandor joined the United States Navy as a dental officer and completed a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency at the
- [Non-Surgical Root Canal](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/root-canal-therapy/) - What is a root canal? A root canal is one of the most common dental procedures performed, well over 14 million every year. This simple treatment can save your natural teeth and prevent the need of dental implants or bridges. At the center of your tooth is pulp. Pulp is a collection of blood vessels
- [welcome2](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/welcome2/) - Aberdeen and Watertown Endodontist - Michael J. Hawley, DDS, MS The office of Michael J. Hawley, DDS, MS is a dental practice dedicated exclusively to endodontic (root canal) care. The mission of the Prairie Ridge Endodontics team is to provide a warm, friendly, and comfortable environment in which our patients can receive the highest quality
- [Patient Registration](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/patient-registration/) - You may preregister with our office by filling out our secure online Patient Registration Form. After you have completed the form, please make sure to press the Complete and Send button at the bottom to automatically send us your information. The security and privacy of your personal data is one of our primary concerns and
- [Disclosures](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/disclosures/) - Notice of Nondiscrimination - ACA Section 1557 Language Assistance Services These notices are pdf documents which require the Adobe Reader software. You most likely already have this software on your computer. However, if you have difficulty reading the notices, please click here to install Acrobat Reader.
- [Contact Us](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/contact-us/) - Contact Information Online Map & Driving Directions
- [Referring Doctors](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/referring-doctors/) - Referral Form Links of Interest
- [Online Forms](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/online-forms/) - For your convenience we are making these forms available to you to fill out prior to your appointment to bring with you. Patient Forms Patient Privacy Policy
- [Procedures](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/procedures/) - We currently perform the following procedures in our offices: Non-Surgical Endodontic Treatment Endodontic Retreatment Apicoectomy Treatment of Cracked Teeth Traumatic Injuries
- [Meet Us](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/meet-us/) - Office Tour Meet the Staff Meet Dr. Hawley
- [Instructions](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/instructions/) - This section offers before endodontic treatment and home care instructions: Before Endodontic Treatment Home Care Instructions
- [Apicoectomy](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/apicoectomy/) - An overview of endodontic surgery. Why would I need Endodontic Surgery? Generally, a root canal is all that is needed to save teeth with injured pulp from extraction. Occasionally, this non-surgical procedure will not be sufficient to heal the tooth and your endodontist will recommend surgery. Endodontic surgery can be used to locate fractures or
- [Referral Form](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/referral-form/) - Please download and fill-out our Dr. Referral Form. After you have completed the form, please make sure to send it to our office. The security and privacy of your personal data is one of our primary concerns and we have taken every precaution to protect it. Download Our Dr. Referral Form Technical Note:
- [Insurance Information](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/insurance-information/) - At Prairie Ridge Endodontics we make every effort to provide you with the finest care and the most convenient financial options. To accomplish this we work hand-in-hand with you to maximize your insurance reimbursement for covered procedures. If you have any problems or questions, please ask our staff. They are well informed and up-to-date. They
- [Links of Interest](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/links-of-interest/) - American Association of Endodontists - national organization representing the specialty of endodontics or root canal treatment. American Association of Women Dentists - dedicated to enhancing and promoting participation and leadership for women in organized dentistry. American Dental Association - ADA Online - access to news, publications, and products and services related to dental
- [Traumatic Injuries](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/traumatic-injuries/) - Dislodged Teeth Injuries to the mouth can cause teeth to be pushed back into their sockets. Your endodontist or general dentist may reposition and stabilize your tooth. Root canal treatment is usually started within a few weeks of the injury and a medication, such as calcium hydroxide, will be placed inside the tooth. Eventually, a
- [Treatment of Cracked Teeth](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/treatment-of-cracked-teeth/) - Cracked teeth demonstrate many types of symptoms, including pain when chewing, temperature sensitivities, or even the release of biting pressure. It is also common for pain to come and go, making it difficult to diagnose the cause of discomfort. Chewing can cause movement of the cracked pieces of your tooth, and the pulp within
- [Endodontic Retreatment](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/endodontic-retreatment/) - With the appropriate care, your teeth that have had endodontic treatment will last as long as other natural teeth. Yet, a tooth that has received treatment may fail to heal or pain may continue to exist. Sometimes, the pain may occur months or years after treatment. If so, Endodontic Retreatment may be needed. Improper
- [Introduction](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/introduction/) - As an endodontic patient, what should I expect? A comprehensive examination to diagnose orthofacial pain and pulpal injury and determine if the tooth is a good candidate for endodontic therapy. Non-surgical treatment to eliminate the diseased pulp. This injured pulp is removed and the root canal system is thoroughly cleaned and sealed.
- [Home Care Instructions](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/home-care-instructions/) - Non-surgical Root Canal Therapy Proper endodontic treatment requires one or more appointments during which the root canal space inside your tooth is cleaned, shaped, disinfected, and filled with a permanent filling material. Complete healing cannot take place until these procedures have been completed. Today you have received ROOT CANAL THERAPY. Soreness is normal and
- [Before Endodontic Treatment](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/before-endodontic-treatment/) - This procedure will be performed using local anesthesia. If you are having surgical (most treatments are non-surgical) root canal therapy, please make sure to inform your doctor if you are taking any medications especially blood thinners (e.g. Coumadin, Plavix) or osteoporosis medications (e.g. Fosomax, Actonel). There are usually no restrictions after the procedure concerning driving or
- [Patient Information](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/patient-information/) - Thank you for your interest in Prairie Ridge Endodontics, a dental practice dedicated exclusively to endodontic care. We are specialist members of the American Association of Endodontists. We look forward to being of service to you. Our expert team, led by respected endodontic specialist Dr. Michael J. Hawley, includes an experienced endodontic staff. We provide
- [FAQ](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/faq/) - What is endodontics? Endodontics is a branch of dentistry recognized by the American Dental Association involving treatment of the pulp (root canal) and surrounding tissues of the tooth. When you look at your tooth in the mirror, what you see is the crown. The rest of the tooth, the portion hidden beneath the gum line,
- [First Visit](https://www.prairieridgeendo.com/first-visit/) - Your initial appointment will consist of a consultation explaining your diagnosis and treatment options. Occasionally, treatment can be done the same day as the consultation. However, a complex medical history or treatment plan will require an evaluation and a second appointment to provide treatment on another day. Please assist us by providing the following

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