Excellence in Endodontics
209-668-3636
Serving Turlock, Modesto and Merced
State-of-the-art dental facility
Trust the team of experienced endodontists at Turlock Endodontics to provide you with the high-quality root canal treatment. Our dental facility is equipped with the latest modern technological equipment to diagnose the most complicated dental problems.
About Digital Radiography System
Count on us to use the advanced Digital Radiography System. Dr. Less purchased new X-ray heads designed to work in concert with digital radiography sensors to minimize the radiation exposure and improve diagnostic capabilities. This combination reduces radiation exposure by 75% to 80%.
We exceed sterilization standards set by the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), OSHA, and the ADA with the use of Sterilox, an oxidizing agent that kills bacteria and prevents biofilms from accumulating in the waterlines. This results in water purity that exceeds the stringent requirements set forth by the American Dental Association, OSHA, and the CDC.
Precise exam and diagnosis
On your initial visit, we'll conduct a thorough exam and diagnosis. Our aim is to make you feel confident about your choice of treatment. You can discuss all your concerns with us freely.
Depend on our caring staff to provide you with valuable diagnostic information and answer all the questions you may have.
All the latest medical equipment
We have all the latest medical equipment at our office, including CBCT with a three-dimensional image capability and Sonendo gentle wave machine for flushing bacteria
Your teeth will be examined with a powerful surgical operating microscope so that the internal structures of your tooth are viewed in detail.
Environmentally friendly dental office
Our new state-of-the-art facility is our first "Green" office. Since we are paperless and we have a very low carbon footprint on the environment. For your convenience, we have HDTVs in our reception area as well as in each operatory. Visit us at 2021 Geer Rd for all your endodontic needs.
The Digital Office Program (DOP) is an added convenience for both our patients and referring doctors. You will never have to worry about communication between your dentist and Turlock Endodontics. Our Digital Office Program takes care of everything! With DOP, registration is a breeze.
- You can fill out your health history and data online before your appointment; saving your time. Our Digital Office is secure to assure the privacy of your personal information.
- Your digital radiographs and photographs of your tooth can be shared with your general dentist in seconds, which improves communication and the need for additional radiographs.
- It allows us to check your INSURANCE benefits before you arrive and reduce the time in processing your claim.
- Allows you the added benefit of utilizing CareCredit for financing, if needed.
- Your General Dentist can monitor the progress of your treatment with our office 24 hours per day.
- Helps reduce paper waste, which makes us environmentally friendly.
Read on to learn everything about post-treatment care
You can continue with all the medications for blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid problems and any other conditions as recommended by your physician. If you have a question, please call our office at 209-668-3636 prior to your appointment.
- Premedicate if you have been advised by your physician or dentist to use antibiotic premedication because of mitral valve prolapse (MVP), heart murmur, hip, knee, cardiac or prosthesis, or if you have rheumatic heart disease.
- Eat regular meals before your appointment.
- If you are given X-rays or a referral card by your general dentist, please bring them to your appointment.
- Our office staff will make every effort to inform you of the charges due, prior to your appointment. We want you to come prepared. If you have questions regarding payment options, please call us today.
- All patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Post-treatment care
It is normal to feel tenderness in the area over the next few days as your body undergoes the natural healing process. You may also feel some jaw tenderness from keeping it open for an extended period of time.
These symptoms are temporary and usually respond very well to over-the-counter pain medications. It is important for you to follow the instructions on how to take these medications. Remember that narcotic medications, if prescribed, may make you drowsy, hence caution should be exercised in operating dangerous machinery or driving a car while taking them.
Your tooth may continue to feel slightly different from your other teeth for some time after your root canal treatment has been completed. Healing time varies with each individual. However, if you have severe pain or pressure that last more than a few days, please call our office.
Guidelines for post-treatment care
- Avoid eating for 30 minutes to allow the temporary filling material to harden. If your temporary filling falls out, please call to schedule a quick appointment to have it replaced.
- Be careful not to bite your lip while numb.
- Call your general dentist today to make an appointment for the permanent restoration. This should be completed within 3 weeks.
Surgical post-operative instructions
If you've had a dental surgery, it can cause some discomfort, swelling and bruising. To help minimize the swelling, you may alternate ice on the affected area for 20 minutes on and then 20 minutes off, repeating for 3 to 4 hours.
You may also take an anti-inflammatory or Tylenol to control the pain. Some bleeding is normal. Notify us immediately, if you experience excessive bleeding. Smoking does delay the healing process.
The day after surgery, you may start using warm salt water rinses after every meal; this will assist the healing. Please call our office anytime should you have a concern. We will re-evaluate the surgery site when your sutures are removed, in approximately 1 week.
Treatment success rate
Most treatments within our office progress as anticipated. However, there can be some situations where we'll begin treatment with the best of intentions and discover a tooth just can’t be maintained. There are many causes, but some of the most common problems include a significant crack or fracture, inability to find canals or not enough tooth structure to repair it.
Since we conduct a thorough exam, we'll usually inform you of these possibilities before we begin the treatment. Once in a while, a tooth that seemed to be maintainable at first can catch us off guard without much warning. Whatever the cause, overhead within the office does NOT allow us to do these exploratory cases at no charge. Usually, the charge is a minimal $350 or less.
Online patient services
Once you schedule an appointment with our office, you'll be given your own unique user ID and password to access our online patient services. The following services are available:
- Registration
- Medical History
- Pain History
- View Consent Forms
You can save time by filling these forms out in advance.
If it's convenient for you, we're happy to correspond with you via email for gathering needed insurance information, etc.
Please note: questions or immediate needs are not addressed by email. We do not do consultations by email . Our email addresses are provided as a convenient way for you to relay information to the doctors.
We are locally owned and operated; visit us at 2021 Geer Rd