Would you ever, in your wildest dreams, think that getting a root canal would be preferable over getting a filling?
Prior to today, I NEVER would have even entertained the thought. After working with Dr. Wuerch and Adriel, though, I am now a believer!
This was my first (and hopefully only) root canal, and let me tell you, I was terrified. I delayed the appointment for several weeks until finally telling myself just to suck it up.
It all starts over the phone with the extremely polite front desk staff at Advanced Endodontic Care. They are kind, courteous, and helpful, and immediately make you look forward to your appointment.
When it comes time for your appointment, as you walk in the door their faces are just as cheery as their voices. When checking in the process was quick and seamless, and I felt valued for being there.
Enter Adriel, one of the very talented dental assistants. She was sweet, outgoing, and had a bright smile. Adriel was a great conversationalist, and allowed me to say everything I wanted to say and ask everything I wanted to ask. She put me at ease, and I became excited to get the show on the road.
Enter Dr. Wuerch. How did I get so lucky?! He was nice, funny, and is DEFINITELY an expert at what he does. He also gave me some floor time, and diplomatically answered the additional questions that I came up with.
To prep for my root canal, I was provided three injections. A numbing agent was applied to my gums prior to the needles being used. (I don't remember this occurring at my first filling appointment in Las Vegas. Boy had those needles been sharp!) After giving the gel a bit of time to kick in, the first one was barely perceptible, the second one mildly hurt, and the third one I never even felt. Score!
Adriel set me up with some headphones and my choice of Pandora station, and the team got to work. There was literally not even one fleeting moment where I felt any discomfort or pain during this 1-1.5 hour procedure. (Rewind back to my referring to this as a better experience than my fillings.... I have had fillings placed on three different occasions, and EACH TIME I did feel pain at least once during the procedure and had to alert the doctor.)
So, let me lay it out for you -- not only is Dr. Wuerch a pro at root canals, he is also a pro at administering anesthetic! When done in the proper way, that is when the whole procedure is painless.
Concluding my root canal, Adriel and Dr. Wuerch answered my final questions, gave me a goody bag, and then sent me on my way.
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There are some businesses (I can come up with less than a handful), such as Advanced Endodontic Care, who make it a point not to be a "Jack of all trades." How different the world would be if every dental and medical office were run in the same fashion.
I do hope that I will not need a root canal in the future, however, I am going to miss the staff along with my experience at Advanced Endodontic Care. In some ways, I wish they did offer additional services!
In any case, thank you, Dr. Wuerch, Adriel, and Advanced Endodontic Care! You are awesome!
PS If you are lucky enough to be graced by Dr. Wuerch's and Adriel's presence, remember to ask how their running is going!! read more