Board Certified
American Board of Endodontics · Zeiss OPMI microscope
The Tooth Stays.
Specialist root canal care designed around the part most people dread — and making it disappear. Microscope magnification, bioceramic seals, and a chair you might actually fall asleep in.
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Pain & Symptoms
The questions everyone Googles at midnight. Answered plainly, without the clinical fog.
We hold same-day emergency slots. Call us and we'll get you comfortable — same day, no referral needed for emergencies.
(555) 123-4567The honest answer: you've likely already been in more pain than the procedure itself. We numb the tooth completely before anything starts — using a slow-delivery technique that makes the injection nearly painless. Most patients are surprised to feel nothing at all once we begin. The throbbing ache you came in with? Gone before you leave the chair.
Classic signs include a deep ache that lingers after hot or cold (especially heat), pain that wakes you at 3am, swelling near the gumline, or a tooth that's darkening. If your dentist mentioned "irreversible pulpitis" or an abscess on your x-ray, that's the clinical confirmation. A CBCT scan here gives us a 3D picture of what's happening — no guesswork.
Severe dental pain means your tooth's nerve is inflamed or infected. Left untreated, infection can spread to surrounding bone and tissue — which is why we keep same-day emergency slots. If you're in acute pain, call us now. We'll get you in, get you numb, and get you comfortable within the hour.
Unfortunately, yes. When a tooth stops hurting suddenly after severe pain, it often means the nerve has died — not that the infection resolved. A "quiet" abscessed tooth still harbors bacteria that can spread silently. Your dentist's referral is the right call regardless of current symptoms.
Endodontists complete 2–3 years of specialty training after dental school focused entirely on the inside of teeth. We treat complex, curved, calcified, and previously failed cases that general dentists appropriately refer out. Our Zeiss OPMI microscope magnifies the working field 25x — we see canals invisible to the naked eye. That's the difference between a good outcome and a great one.
What Actually Happens
The whole thing, from walking in to walking out. No euphemisms.
Arrival & Imaging
A CBCT scan gives us a 3D map of your tooth — root curvature, infection extent, canal count — before we touch anything. No surprises during treatment.
Profound Numbness
We use a buffered anesthetic delivered slowly. You feel the pressure of a Q-tip, not a needle. We wait until you're completely numb — no rushing this part.
Microscope Access
The Zeiss OPMI microscope goes overhead. At 25x magnification we locate every canal — including the extra ones general dentists can't see without magnification.
GentleWave Cleaning
Multisonic acoustic energy and a continuous flow of irrigants clean the entire canal system — including the fins and webs that traditional files miss entirely.
Bioceramic Seal
We fill with a biocompatible, moisture-activated bioceramic material that bonds to dentin and seals accessory canals. No retreatment leakage years later.
You're Done
Post-op instructions, a follow-up x-ray, and a note back to your dentist. Most patients drive themselves home. Some say they feel better walking out than walking in.
Technology
The tools that make the difference between "I hope this works" and "I know this will last."
CBCT 3D Scanning
Cone-beam CT gives us a 3D cross-section of your tooth, jawbone, and sinus anatomy before we begin — so nothing surprises us mid-procedure.
Zeiss OPMI Microscope
25× magnification. We see canals your general dentist's loupes can't — calcified, curved, and accessory canals that cause failed root canals elsewhere.
GentleWave System
Multisonic acoustic technology cleans the entire canal system — fins, webs, and lateral canals — that traditional files and irrigation can't reach.
Bioceramic Obturation
Moisture-activated bioceramic fills the canal system and bonds to dentin. No retreatment leakage. No zinc oxide eugenol smell. No compromise.
The Ceiling Screen
Every chair has a ceiling-mounted screen. Queue up Netflix, a playlist, a podcast — whatever makes 90 minutes feel shorter. Noise-canceling headphones available at the front desk. The chair reclines to flat. Some patients nap.
Insurance & Cost
We verify your benefits before you arrive. No one should be surprised by a bill.
Most PPO plans cover 50–80% of endodontic treatment after your deductible. We verify your benefits before your appointment and give you a written cost estimate. No surprise bills.
We offer in-house financing through CareCredit and Sunbit — 0% APR for 12 months on approved credit. A root canal plus crown typically runs $1,800–$2,800 total. Losing the tooth and replacing it with an implant costs 2–3× that. The math favors saving it.
Yes. We're an in-network provider with most major PPO plans and submit all claims on your behalf. You pay only your estimated portion at the time of service.
Your general dentist will place a crown after treatment — that's a separate visit and cost with them. We'll let you know if any additional imaging or retreatment is needed before we proceed.
Accepted Insurance Plans
Not listed? Call us — we likely still accept your plan. We work with all major PPO networks.
0% Financing Available
CareCredit and Sunbit financing — 0% APR for 12 months on approved credit. Apply in 2 minutes at the front desk.
Typical Patient Cost
Your First Visit
From the parking garage to checkout. Every step, no mystery.
Finding Us
Free parking in the attached garage — enter from Oak Street, Level 2. We're Suite 210. The lobby has the eucalyptus and the good coffee.
Validated parking · Elevator access · Suite 210
Check-In
New patient forms arrive by text 24 hours before your appointment. Complete them from your couch. Arrive 5 minutes early, not 30.
Digital intake · No clipboard · 5 min early
Imaging First
We take a CBCT scan before you're even seated in the chair. By the time you're back, we've reviewed your anatomy and have a plan.
CBCT 3D scan · Results reviewed immediately
We Explain Everything
Your doctor walks you through the scan, shows you exactly what's happening, and answers every question before touching anything. You decide when we start.
No surprises · You control the pace
Treatment
Numb, comfortable, ceiling screen on. 60–90 minutes later, you're done. Most patients say the anticipation was the worst part.
60–90 min · Same-day treatment available
Back to Your Dentist
We send a same-day report to the dentist who referred you. You leave with post-op instructions, a follow-up scheduled, and zero mystery about next steps.
Same-day report · Clear next steps
What patients say after
"I've been putting this off for two years. I genuinely cannot believe how calm I felt by the end. The ceiling TV was playing The Office and I forgot I was at a dentist."
Marcus T.
Patient · Referred by Dr. Chen
"My daughter cracked her molar at soccer. They got her in same day, kept her laughing the whole time, and sent me a report before we even got home."
Priya R.
Parent · Emergency same-day visit
"I'm a nurse. I know too much. They walked me through the CBCT, showed me the anatomy, explained every step. That's the only way I was ever going to relax."
Deborah K.
Patient · Self-referred
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