If you've had a root canal and it went well

[Anonymous]

Well, as well as can be expected with a root canal, please recommend your dentist/endodontist.

Thanks

[Anonymous]

I can't for the life of me remember the endodontist I used, and I had a really tough case (back tooth, small mouth).

But it wasn't really bad at all -- the novocaine was very effective and I didn't have any pain during the procedure and not much afterwards. I think they used to be a lot worse than they are now.

So don't worry too much -- it will be fine.

[Anonymous]

Dr Melrod on M Street - hands down - his practice is limited to endodontics, so you'll need a dentist for the crown if you need one after. I have had 8 root canals over 10 yrs - and an insane amount of dental work beyond that - Dr Melrod is the absolute best dentist I have ever encountered in terms of technical skills and bedside manner. Just to put your mind at ease - I despise dental work and now prefer root canals with him to fillings with any dentist - they are painless, easy, and low stress. I am a horrible patient (jumpy, I get hot, I complain) and Dr Melrod has never batted an eyelash. I don't recommend doctors or dentists very often, but I can't say enough good things about this man. He isn't cheap, but root canals aren't cheap in general and I have learned my lesson in trying to ever save money on dental work. [phone]

[Anonymous]

PP here - seriously, who knew I had such passion about endodontics, but your post made me think back to how freaked out I was before my first root canal - now I literally pop into the chair and chat with Dr Melrod - just so you know, definitely see an endodontist- my longest root canal ever was 45 minutes- the average dentist who does a root canal is anywhere from 2- 4 hours because they don't have the high tech drill (they "hand" file the roots). Dr Melrod will tell you exactly how many minutes the entire procedure will take, he'll give you breaks, and his dental assistants are really nice too. If it's a front tooth, it might only take 15 minutes or so . . .

[Anonymous]

If you're in VA, my husband just had a root canal on Monday with Dr. Citron. It's also a practice limited to endodontics.

http://www.viennaendo.com/

[Anonymous]

Dr Stritmatter in Centreville, VA was very good and does a lot of root canals.

[Anonymous]

I was a real wuss and was absolutely shocked and awed by how easy my root canal was. Dr. Pirooz Zia (endodontis) of Chevy Chase Endodontics. great chairside manner, sensitive, responsive, careful..it was a great experience.

[Anonymous]

OP here. You are describing me when it comes to dentists. I am a mess and quite beside myself that I have to have a root canal.
Thanks for the recommendation.

Anonymous wrote:Dr Melrod on M Street - hands down - his practice is limited to endodontics, so you'll need a dentist for the crown if you need one after. I have had 8 root canals over 10 yrs - and an insane amount of dental work beyond that - Dr Melrod is the absolute best dentist I have ever encountered in terms of technical skills and bedside manner. Just to put your mind at ease - I despise dental work and now prefer root canals with him to fillings with any dentist - they are painless, easy, and low stress. I am a horrible patient (jumpy, I get hot, I complain) and Dr Melrod has never batted an eyelash. I don't recommend doctors or dentists very often, but I can't say enough good things about this man. He isn't cheap, but root canals aren't cheap in general and I have learned my lesson in trying to ever save money on dental work. [phone]

[Anonymous]

Does Dr. Melrod accept insurance?

[Anonymous]

Thanks for all your recommendations. I am really scared so very reassuring to hear such positive experiences.
Do all these dentists/endodontists accept insurance?
Thanks.

[Anonymous]

PP Dr Melrod recommender
They always file for me, but he isn't in a "network" - I usually get about 50 or 60% reimbused - again, nothing about a root canal or crown is cheap and my experience with in network dentists was frightening.
To make yourself feel better, I am a horrible patient - I almost always take someone with me, I take my ipod, I have requested ice just to cool myself down and he seriously is the most calming influence of all time. His office is nice and light filled - you couldn't find a better endodontist if you are even remotely stressed. He even did mine without the rubber dam thingy because I was whining about it bugging me.

[Anonymous]

I second Dr. Albert Citron in Vienna. DH had a root canal there and apparently it wasn't painful- it isn't as bad in the 21st century as it was in the olden days.

[Anonymous]

I had one done by this Dr. --

http://www.ccendo.net/doctors/dr_zia.html

Painless procedure, and he's exceptionally kind. Rated "Best" by Washingtonian Magazine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had one done by this Dr. --

http://www.ccendo.net/doctors/dr_zia.html

Painless procedure, and he's exceptionally kind. Rated "Best" by Washingtonian Magazine.

He's done 3 root canals for me and I agree completely.

[Anonymous]

Dental Arts in Reston. New family favorite is Dr. Kostrov.