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Testimonials

  • "Thank you very much for taking care of my root canal.  I was certainly nervous about the procedure.  But you and your staff were calm, reassuring and predictive.  The process went exactly as you described.  I went from a mouth of pain to calm.  You are certainly an expert and I am glad to have had a chance to be under your care."

    "I am grateful and appreciative."
    Regards,
    Michael S.

  • "Sincere thanks for fitting me into your schedule and doing the root canal. I appreciated it very much"
    Sincerely
    Pat Z.

  • "I appreciate the prompt and professional service of you and your staff.  You have a cheerful and patient focused staff and a very comfortable office."
    Thank-you
    Herb M.

  • "Just a note to express my gratitude to you for your professional services extended to me. What impressed me was the way you worked me into do the root canal….I was in great pain and you and your staff were marvelous from the moment I arrived at your office.  You made it possible for me to experience no pain and very little discomfort.  In a day when very few people express gratitude I don’t want to be in that group….so this note comes to thank you and your staff."
    Robert B.

  • "The circumstances for which I came to your office were unfortunate, however, the hands I had been placed in were ones I knew I could trust; gentle and competent.  You even kept all your tools of your trade out of my view while you worked.  I am sure that what you do you could do in your sleep – thanks for not nodding off on me."
    Sincerely,
    Paige R.

  • "You and your staff are great"
    Thank you
    Jane V.

  • "I wanted to thank you for fitting, me into your busy schedule.  You and your staff couldn’t have been more kind or helpful to me, especially considering how much pain I was in.  Your kindness to a stranger, only there for a couple of days, will be remembered"
    Thank you,
    Melanie H.

  • "Thank you for taking our family member on an emergency root canal basis.  You had been highly recommended to us.  It was an excellent job with excellent results.  Thank you for your kindness and your understanding of our situation.  God bless you, your staff, and your family."
    John M. Family

  • "Thank you for your excellent work on my root canal, and to your fine staff as well"
    Anthony M.

  • "Just had to thank you for your wonderful care – You’re wonderful and I appreciate you so much.  Thank your wonderful staff also"
    Elaine R.

  • "Many thanks to you and your staff for the excellent care provided in resolving my root canal problems! You are a gifted dentist with excellent skills.  Thanks for all you do for your patients who depend on you!"
    Best wishes,
    Jon V.

  • "I am so grateful for your kind consideration and effort to make the time for my recent, emergency root canal.  Thank you so much as we left for Europe and I was pain-free!  You are true examples of “dedicated” professionals."
    Sincerely,
    Bonnie G.

  • "I just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful treatment I received during my root canal procedure. I can finally eat and drink "cold" once again.  Thank you ever so much for your expertise and professionalism along with your warmth and kindness. If and when I need an endodontist again there is no doubt who I will choose.  Most of all thank you for finding the problem tooth initially.  I am most grateful."
    Sincerely,
    Virginia A.

  • "I thought your service was exceptional. You handled my problem in a professional and courteous manner, and your staff was most accommodating.  Thank you for your help in alleviating my problem. I will certainly recommend you to others in need of root canal service."
    Thomas G.



FAQ

What is Endodontics?

familyEndodontics is a branch of dentistry recognized by the American Dental Association involving diagnosis and 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, is called the root. Though the outer portion of the tooth is a hard tissue, the inside channel or "root canal" contains the pulp (the soft tissue, blood vessels and nerves). Bacteria that are introduced into the pulp as a result of tooth decay, trauma, periodontal disease, tooth fracture or other problems, can severely damage the pulp. When that happens, an endodontic specialist removes the diseased pulp to save the tooth and prevent further inflammation and infection. After successful endodontic treatment, the tooth continues to function normally.

I'm worried about x-rays. Should I be?

No. While x-rays will be necessary during your endodontic treatment, we use an advanced non-film computerized system, called digital radiography, which produces radiation levels up to 90 percent lower than those of already low dose conventional dental x-ray machinery. These digital images can be optimized, archived, printed and sent to co
therapists via e-mail or diskette.

What about infection control?

Again, there's no need for concern. We adhere to the most rigorous standards of infection control advocated by OSHA, the Centers for Disease Control and the American Dental Association. We utilize autoclave sterilization and barrier techniques to eliminate any risk of infection.

What happens after treatment?

When your root canal therapy has been completed, final radiographs and a treatment report will be sent to your dentist. You will need to contact their office as soon as possible to schedule an appointment to have your tooth restored.  Your dentist will decide on what type of restoration is necessary to protect your tooth. It is rare for endodontic patients to experience complications after routine endodontic treatment however, if a problem does occur we are always available to respond.