So during our late February 2023 Snowpocalypse I started developing some tooth pain, and by the time snow was everywhere and everything was closed - I was dying in pain. On Friday after the snow started to melt and society started to move again I was able to get into a Dentist office but was sent away with an x-ray and bad news that I needed a root canal and only an Endodontic Specialist could perform it. So I medicated pain meds over the weekend. I had an appointment for Tuesday in Seattle but I just really needed to see someone Monday to save the drive and get it over with.
At the stroke of midnight on Monday I made a meme announcing with confidence that I WOULD GET A ROOT CANAL TODAY, in the same spirit Carolyn Burnham did in American Beauty when she wanted to sell a house. I was claiming this for my Monday.
At 7 am I drove over to the first place on my referral list and asked if they had any openings in their day and they said they didn't. I called Vancouver Endodontic Specialists and left a message before I drove home. When I got home I saw a missed call and voice mail announcing to me that they did in fact have a cancellation and I could be there in an hour.
The staff was great and got me checked in and had my insurance processed and I knew what I owed and paid the amount and went back for my consult and treatment. Dr. Shen looked over my scan and did in fact recommend the root canal on my back molar, and soon enough we were getting the area numbed and a little over an hour later it was all done.
While I can't promise that you will be able to get in for an emergency appointment like I did, BUT if you get an appointment (and confirm it appropriately - I see the 1 star review and wonder), you will have a great experience.
About 5 hours after my appointment I got a follow up call from Dr. Shen to see how I was feeling, and the only after effect for me was just some tender gum tissue where the anesthetic was injected. A full day later and I already went to a restaurant and had to "remember" to take chewing easily until I can get my crown on in 2 weeks. If you need a root canal, definitely consider Dr. Shen at Vancouver Endodontic Specialists! read more