About Us
Endodontist Waterville ME
Welcome to Apex Endodontics. We consider it a privilege when dentists refer their patients to our practice. We honor this trust by providing you with prompt attention, high-quality care, and most of all, respect. Your dentist has referred you to our practice because we can help save your tooth and alleviate your pain. Waterville ME Endodontist Dr. Kim has the knowledge, experience, and technology to achieve the best possible outcome and to make it an anxiety-free experience.
Our goal is to make your visit as pleasant and efficient as possible. Please call our office at (207) 877-2200 and a patient care coordinator will book an appointment most appropriate for your needs, such as a consultation, an emergency visit, or a routine treatment visit.
Apex Endodontics
Endodontists are dental specialists who save teeth from extraction by performing root canal therapy. Deep within the tooth lies an intricate network of nerve fibers and small blood vessels. Progressive tooth decay, cracks, or trauma can cause this tissue to become inflamed or infected. This condition is usually painful, and it can quickly threaten the tooth. Root canal (endodontic) therapy is the alternative to removing the tooth. With tooth removal, chewing can often be difficult, and it can cause unwanted changes to your smile.
Dr. Kim accomplishes root canal therapy in one or two visits and will administer local anesthetics so that you will remain relaxed throughout the procedure. Once you are comfortable, Dr. Kim will clean, shape, and seal the root canal space.
When your treatment is complete, we will forward a report to your dentist’s office where you will return for the placement of a permanent filling or crown. This teamwork between our Dr. Kim and your dentist will ultimately result in bringing your tooth back to its normal appearance and function.
Precise Diagnosis, Faster Treatment
Our reputation for clinical skill and professionalism has led local dentists to refer their patients to our practice. We work in an environment that meets the highest standards of sterilization and cleanliness advised by the American Dental Association, the CDC, and OSHA.
We are proud to feature:
- Electronic Health Records (EHR), which streamline communication and provide better security.
- Magnifying telescopes and surgical microscopes that allow Dr. Kim to correct previously undetectable problems, thereby greatly improving the likelihood of a successful outcome.
- The latest in digital x-rays, which provide an 80% reduction in radiation exposure compared to standard dental film.
- Instant image viewing, allowing immediate analysis of your case and better illustration when we explain your prognosis and treatment plan.
- 3D Cone-Beam CT Imaging improving diagnostic speed, accuracy, and ultimately, outcome.
- Secure Email and Secure Contact to protect patient information.
- Different treatment modalities to manage dental anxiety.
We work with most dental insurance companies.
We know that you probably didn’t expect to be needing a root canal and this is an unplanned expense, but we want to make the financial part as painless as possible as well! No insurance? Ask us what financing options we may have to get you the emergency treatment you need.
We are considered “in-network” with Delta Dental. Of course we would be happy to submit claims for you to most dental and/or health insurance companies.