Who is an Endodontist?

An Endodontist is a dental specialist who has completed additional postgraduate training after dental school to prepare him or her in treating complicated endodontic cases. Dr. Nima Dejbod has limited his practice to root canal treatment and related procedures. By referring you to an endodontic specialist, your family dentist demonstrates a personal concern for the quality of your dental care.

What about infection control?

We are very proud of our sterilization and infection control. Every item used is completely disposed of or heat sterilized after each use. All surfaces of the dental treatment rooms are disinfected with chemicals that kill bacteria and viruses. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of office cleanliness and sterility.

What is endodontic treatment?

Root canal or endodontic treatment is performed when the soft inner tissue of the tooth (the pulp) has been damaged, usually through decay or physical trauma. Treatment consists of removing the pulp and then cleaning, sterilizing, filling, and sealing the root canals. The tooth remains alive, nourished by adjacent tissues of the gums and jaw. Over 90 percent of cases are successful, while a few may require additional treatment. After root canal treatment is completed, it is very important to return to your family dentist so that a permanent restoration can be placed. Usually, a crown is needed to protect the tooth from fracture.

Toothache is defined as pain coming from one tooth or multiple teeth and gums. Some toothaches can be just a mild twinge or severe such as constant and throbbing pain.

What causes a toothache?

Toothaches can be caused by cavities, cracks on the tooth, loose filling material on the tooth, and gum recession. Trauma from heavy biting, accidents, sports, etc., can also cause toothaches.

What are symptoms of a toothache?

When a toothache is mild, symptoms include a twinge sensation from cold, hot, or sweet. Severe toothaches lead to difficulties in biting, eating, or drinking cold or hot foods, lying down, flying on an airplane, or diving. One may also experience earaches or headaches.

How do you treat a toothache?

If the toothache is mild, you can try using desensitizing toothpaste such as Sensodyne and avoid cold, hot, or sweet foods. To relieve the pain, you can take 1 to 2 tablets of over-the-counter pain killers. Then visit the dentist for treatment. If the toothache is severe, swelling on the face or gum can occur as well as a fever. With these symptoms, see your dentist immediately. Root canal therapy or other therapy may be needed.

What is latex-free endodontics?

If you are allergic to latex, we have a latex-free treatment for root canal therapy. We have non-latex gloves and latex-free rubber dams. We use biocompatible root canal filling materials.

What are the alternatives to treatment?

Once the dental pulp is diseased, the only alternative to root canal treatment is extraction. After an extraction, replacing the tooth with a bridge, implant, or partial denture is generally more costly than the root canal treatment and the crown. More importantly, you lose your natural tooth.

Is root canal treatment painful?

Root canal treatment usually involves no more discomfort than a routine filling appointment. In fact, most endodontic treatment relieves pain. Most stories of painful root canals are holdovers from the days before modern techniques and effective anesthetics were available.

Can all teeth be treated?

Some teeth cannot be treated successfully. We will explain potential complications before treatment. A few cases will require additional treatment if the tissues do not heal normally after the root canal treatment has been completed.

Endodontist in Issaquah | Root Canal Dentist

Dr. Nima Dejbod

Dr. Nima Dejbod is a Washington native. Dr. Nima graduated from the University of Washington with a BS in Biochemistry in 2004. During his collegiate career, Dr. Nima conducted extensive research for five years, was accepted into a fellowship at the Friday Harbor Laboratories in the San Juan Islands and received numerous research awards. In addition, Dr. Nima played an instrumental role in his fraternity's philanthropy to help raise $250,000 for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Institution towards aiding cancer research.

Dr. Nima received his Ivy-League dental training at the prestigious and renowned University of Pennsylvania in 2009 where he graduated with his Doctorate of Medical Dentistry degree at the top of his class. He then sought out to specialize exclusively in the field of Endodontics. He obtained his Certificate of Endodontics in 2011 at the University of Pennsylvania and also received the highly coveted Louis I. Grossman Award as the top endodontic resident. Dr. Nima has also done externships at Boston University, University of Texas San Antonio and the Veteran Affairs Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Nima has taught and lectured to pre-doctoral dental students, dentists, U.S. and International trained endodontists for two years at the University of Pennsylvania as well.

Dr. Nima is an active Specialist Member of the American Association of Endodontists, and currently serves as the Vice President of the Washington State Association of Endodontists. He is also appointed to the Exhibits Advisory Committee for the American Association of Endontists and has previously served on the Dental Benefits Committee as well. On a state and local level, has been involved with the American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association and Seattle-King County Dental Society. Currently, Dr. Nima is a lifetime donor and member of the University of Washington Alumni Association. Dr. Nima regularly attends meetings and continuing education courses in order to provide the latest and best and highest quality dental and endodontic care and treatment for his patients.

Outside of his extreme passion for endodontics, Dr. Nima enjoys meeting new people, trying new restaurants, cooking, developing innovative technologies in dentistry, watching Seahawks football, and playing a wide variety of sports from tennis, skiing, golfing, paragliding, scuba diving, skydiving, wakeboarding, white water rafting, hiking, along with photography and traveling.

Jackie

My name is Jackie. I've been in the dental field for over 10 years. There are 3 things I love: my kids, pineapples🍍 and to smile! I enjoy helping others regain their confidence to smile too, it's such a beautiful sight who most take for granted. In my free time I like to get my creative juices flowing, my go to App is Pinterest of course!
Marveen

My name is Marveen. I am a recent graduate from Oregon State University with hopes to attend dental school. My favorite hobbies other than spending time with family and friends are: reading, concerts, cooking and graphic design. On a side note, I drink coffee like a personality trait. I'm glad to be a part of this team and in helping patients.

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