Edward K. Gamson DDS, MS

Root canals aren’t exactly the highlight of anyone’s week, but when the need arises, Edward K. Gamson DDS, MS handles the specialty work. As an endodontist, the practice zeroes in on the inner layers of teeth—pulp issues, infections, trauma—all the things general dentists might refer out. This isn’t the place for cleanings or whitening; it’s where complicated tooth pain gets a second opinion, often with microscopic precision. The focus stays narrow, which means the tools and techniques do too.

The office sits at 11510 Old Georgetown Rd STE E, Rockville, MD 20852, a stretch of road that’s equal parts medical offices and quiet suburban momentum. Rockville’s got its share of dental practices, but endodontics is a different beast—more diagnostic, more surgical, less about the routine. Whether it’s a cracked tooth that’s been aching for weeks or a failed prior treatment, the work here tends to be the kind that requires a specialist’s eye. No flashy signage, no promises of painless miracles; just the kind of place you end up when the problem isn’t straightforward.

Scheduling an evaluation means calling (301) 493-4496, where the front desk fields the usual mix of urgent referrals and second-guessing patients. Directions are simple if you’re coming from downtown Rockville, but the map helps if you’re navigating the area for the first time. The practice doesn’t advertise walk-ins, so planning ahead is part of the process—like most things in endodontics, timing matters.