Passionate. Patient Centric. Innovative.

Welcome to MPC Endodontics, your premier endodontist provider in Wausau.

At MPC Endodontics, we care about your oral health and provide the highest quality endodontic care that exceeds every expectation.

Dr. Sean LaRue, Dr. Helen Tsao, and our experienced endodontist team are committed to providing exceptional, personalized dental care in a comfortable, stress-free, and friendly atmosphere. As skilled professionals with a personal commitment to our community, our team works diligently to ensure that every patient receives the care they deserve.

Along with our team’s commitment to exceptional care, you will experience the latest in dental technology and specialized instrumentation that creates efficient, effective, and often pain-free treatment. Our top priorities = your comfort and satisfaction!

Personalized Dental Care

We prioritize your dental health. Our goal is to provide our patients with the highest quality dental care and expertise, paired with personalized treatment plans.

Clean and Safe Practice

We go above and beyond standards for cleanliness and safety, as recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA) and OSHA.

Exceptional Experience

Every patient deserves a passionate, experienced dental team focused on long-term dental health and beautiful smiles. If you are searching for a team of dental professionals that will provide you with 5-star dental care, you’ve come to the right place!

Our Dental Services

Exceptional Endodontist Solutions Catered to You

We pride ourselves in offering our patients an exceptional environment where they can feel comfortable knowing their oral health is in good hands. Each endodontist develops an individualized plan for each patient. 

Root Canal Therapy

A root canal is a procedure that is performed on the tooth’s interior. It’s a form of treatment that becomes necessary when infection or inflammation of the tooth’s pulp occurs. This condition can come from several causes: deep decay in the tooth, restorations that have leaked, a cracked or chipped tooth, or repeated procedures on the same tooth. In some cases, the pulp can be damaged by trauma, but no damage is visible. If left untreated, these types of conditions cause pain or an abscess.

Retreatment

Endodontic retreatment most commonly becomes necessary when the original root canal treatment becomes reinfected due to recontamination (new bacteria) or occasionally due to bacteria that was difficult to remove. Some teeth that have undergone endodontic treatments do not heal properly or have lasting symptoms after treatment. While this is rare, sometimes, a root canal treatment may fail due to bacteria that could not be removed at the initial treatment, or new bacteria has entered the tooth, leading to discomfort or signs of infection. In these situations, the tooth can often be maintained by undergoing a second endodontic procedure. Our root canal retreatment procedure works with your dentist to offer you consistent care throughout.

Apical Surgery

Apical surgery is a simple procedure that is sometimes indicated to try to save damaged teeth. Occasionally, it is required to directly clear the infection surrounding the roots of the tooth surgically. Also referred to as an apicoectomy, it is a procedure that allows direct access to the infected area around and beyond the end of the root of the tooth, to areas that are not accessible by regular root canal treatment. With a small incision in the gums, the infected area around the root tip is cleaned, and the end of the root is sealed. The procedure is performed with local anesthetics to prevent discomfort during treatment.

Cracked Teeth

Cracked or chipped teeth can present themselves in various ways. The MPC dental specialists will focus on treatment and outcome for your tooth that works for the nature, location, and seriousness of the crack. Chipped, cracked or fractured teeth account for most of all dental injuries. Even if small, any dental injury should be examined by a dentist or an endodontist right away. Otherwise, neighboring teeth could suffer an additional, unnoticed injury that will only be detected by a thorough dental exam.

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Meet Your Dentists

Dr. Helen Tsao, one of our endodontists in Wausau.

Dr. Helen Tsao

Dr. Helen Tsao was born in Alabama but grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She moved to Houston to attend Rice University and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Biological Sciences. She decided to pursue dentistry because of its unique blend of science, artistry, and service to the community. She graduated from the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston (UTHSC) and worked as a general dentist in the greater Houston area for several years before returning to school to pursue a specialization in endodontics. She graduated with a Master of Science in Endodontics from UTHSC.

Dr. Sean LaRue, one of our endodontists in Wausau.

Dr. Sean LaRue

Dr. Sean LaRue was born and raised in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Upon graduating from high school, he moved to the United States to attend the University of Texas at Austin where he graduated cum laude and earned a degree in Civil Engineering. From there he moved to Houston to pursue a career in dentistry where he attended the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston and earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. After four years of private practice as a general dentist, he decided to pursue his passion for Endodontics and returned to the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston, where he completed his residency program and earned his Endodontics Certificate and Master of Science in Dentistry.

What our patients are saying

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Dr. Sean LaRue has treated me on three occasions. He has an impeccable bedside rapport with patients and incredible skill. He explains everything so well, even complex medical procedures or anatomy. Yet he does not talk down to the patient. Instead he is upbeat for what is an otherwise difficult time.
Susan
Dr. LaRue and the staff at MPC are amazing! I needed a root canal, but am terribly afraid of dental work. Everyone was so kind and understanding. Dr. LaRue explained everything each step of the way, and kept checking to make sure I was okay during the procedure. There was absolutely no pain, which I was really worried about. Very grateful to everyone at MPC for their kindness and expertise! Wholeheartedly recommend!!
Megann
The receptionist, Paula, was the first person I talked with and she made me feel very welcome and told me clearly what to expect. Dr. Helen Tsao did a very professional job of assessing my tooth and explained my options clearly. She was very skilled, and she too made me feel very welcome.
Alan