[[HIGHLIGHT]]Dr. Krupp and team (especially Tony) were calm and upbeat during what can be a scary experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] After Dr. Duarte (shout out!) referred me, they were able to perform the root canal quickly, efficiently and painlessly. Thank you all! read more

I needed a root canal and was referred by my regular dentist to see Dr. Chien here. Despite being a root canal it was a wonderful experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The office staff were helpful and efficient[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], Dr. Chien and her assistant made it as comfortable as possible and most importantly, my pain is gone. read more

Dr. Krupp and Edgar - did an amazing job on my root canal yesterday. I barely felt the shots. A root canal is a long process. There's many involved steps and you guys made it really quite easy and so much easier compared to going across the street to Follmar oral surgery to have a tooth removed. I feel great today and I just wanted to send you a special thanks and let everybody know just how good you are!! Wave flow was easy and i loved that it greatly reduces my risk for infection. I've had another root canal at another place. It also went well, but it was not as pain-free as your place yesterday. My face was sore near the tooth after till bed time but nothing ice and ibuprofen couldn't address. Today I feel great. I can't thank you enough. I am no longer in pain from the root canal that I needed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]By the way The office staff was great and i loved Dr Krupps humor and attention to detail.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] i just closed my eyes and let dr krupp and Edgar take care of me. Dr. Krupp is the BEST dental surgeon. I wish i could clone him for all my dental work. By the way i was pretty nervous I have had 4 dental surgeries to replace a tooth with a titanium post these past 30 months . This was absolutely easy. Damn I cannot get over how well this went. dr. Krupp I don't care what people say about your communication or your style. You are the best Surgeon I have ever had for dental work. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I would much rather someone is polite, to the point, and has such a great attitude.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] your job has to be stressful and yet [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was in that chair for an hour and a half you let me get up and go to the restroom three times cause I was so nervous never complained you guys just quietly worked and listen to the only dental music I've ever heard that's calming and you were right you told me it would be OK and it sure was.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I can't believe it Thank you! read more

Hubby needed a root canal. Boo. Well, his crown popped off, and our dentist (love you Dr. Brothers! The crown was put on by another dentist and that's part of the reason why we no longer go there) referred him across the parking lot to Dr. Krupp's office. They were able to get him in that afternoon, and do a partial root canal so he wouldn't be in pain over the weekend (did I mention it was a Friday?). He went back in the next week for them to finish up. Then when the swelling went down, he had the crown properly put back on. All in all, hubby was relatively pain free the entire time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The office staff were kind, professional, and excellent at setting expectations.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I wish I could remember his oral surgeon. She was amazing. Professional, personable, funny, delightful, and very skillful. If we ever find ourselves needing a root canal again, we won't hesitate to come here. read more

DR Krupp DDS MS did two root canals on me. The Quality of care I got from him and his staff was over the top they care about the patient health, comfort, and wellbeing. Him and his staff are awsome. If I could give more than five stars I would. I just want to say thank you to everyone a his office. Brian M. Bowron read more

Silicon Valley Endodontics - Endodontists Near Me - San Jose, California

I just went back to see Dr. Krupp for the second time. My dentist sounded the alarm and referred me to their endodontist. I knew Dr. Krep was amazing from when he worked on me a few years ago and I really wanted to get in there. [[HIGHLIGHT]]He's more popular now so there was a long wait. I definitely begged up front and they were definitely sensitive and cool and made room for me to come in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There was a terrible infection in there that had already destroyed bone. It would not have been OK to leave it. His new imaging technology made me feel like I was at NASA and I'm a retired engineer. I was in the next day for my root canal. The procedure was milder than a filling. There's a long cleaning step and I almost fell asleep. I actually had the same assistant as I did last time. The assistants in the world of endodontists are incredible. They work in lockstep with the doctor and within inches of each other for hours a day for their entire career. It really is amazing to watch these people work together. On another important note, I finally understand the music. We want the doctor relaxed and focused on our root canal, not some catchy pop tune. I have every reason and believe the other endodontist was excellent. My dentist is fantastic and she has seen their work. I just really wanted to be back with Dr. Krupp. In 3 months I go for my cleaning and I'm sure it will be a huge thumbs up. We​ are trying to rescue a​ tooth that had a bad infection and I believe that's what we did. All the discomfort I had before the procedure is gone. read more

Silicon Valley Endodontics - Endodontists Near Me - San Jose, California

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I needed a root canal snd was referred to this office. Dr Malik was my oral surgeon. During my consult she spent a good amount of time answering my questions. I was nervous about having one as I had not had one before. The procedure itself went as described and my recovery was the same. I felt very comfortable with her and her assistant throughout. One month later and that area of my mouth and jaw feels very solid. This office accepts my insurance and when I messaged them on a potential small refund after my insurance paid I received a reply within 30 minutes that they had mailed a check 2 days ago. Very impressed all around. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I had a root canal with Dr. Krupp three days ago and wholeheartedly recommend him.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My previous experiences with three endodontists were all bad, but not so with Dr. Krupp and his team. He has been practicing for decades and embraces current trends in medicine and technology. Patient comfort is a top priority for this office and with taking ibuprofen, the post-procedure pain has been inconsequential. While I hope I won't need another root canal in the future, this is the place I'll go if I do. read more

Just had my root canal done with Dr. Krupp. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Their staff was very attentive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They made me feel super comfortable. They provided headphones and a blanket during my procedure just to feel at ease. I would recommend him to anybody! [[HIGHLIGHT]]He is a funny man and I like that about him.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I would give this office 0 star if I could. I was referred to the office by my general dentist for root canal of the front tooth. I went there base on presumed trust, they asked me to prepaid everything which I did, thinking anything extra would be settled after insurance payment. However, when I checked the insurance bill, I was supposed to pay only $330 as insurance covered 80 percent. They charged me $700 instead. So I called the office, and was told they were charging me $365 for " new technology" that insurance doesn't have a code! I was shocked, [[HIGHLIGHT]]this was NOT informed to me before the treatment, nor did they offer any options![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's just a root canal, who the heck need a "special technology ' that insurance doesn't even have a code for! This is completely fraud, no transparency and yeah of course no one will return to their office again! Between my insurance and myself, they charged a total $1800 just for the root canal treatment(crown not included) for one front tooth! read more

I was referred to Dr Krupp by a friend and I am so glad I chose him and Dr Vicky for my endodonist. I had a calcified tooth in needing of a root canal and after trying hard to get it fixed I needed to have it surgically done. Both Dr Krupp and Dr Vicky were upfront on how they would proceed and explained everything step by step. You know how cold a dentist office can get and they remind you to dress warm and also offer pillows and blankets to make you comfortable during the procedure. Highly recommend them if you need a root canal read more

Yesterday I had my first ever root canal & it was done flawlessly by Dr. Nguyen. She explained every detail of the procedure and it put me at ease. Today (the day after) my acute pain is gone and I'm grateful not only because I'm pain free but they took me in on a referral from my regular dentist (Hughes, also highly recommended) faster than expected. Hopefully I will not need another procedure like this, ever. But if I do, I know where to go. Thank you, Dr. Nguyen and the entire staff for the excellent experience! read more

I've been receiving care in Dr. Krupp's office for over 17 years. I've had a lot of dental work done, and Dr. Krupp's office really stands out for the absolute best possible care. I have tricky anesthesia issues because of some anatomic variations, and Dr. Krupp was able to work around this and provide excellent anesthesia. I feel completely confident in all of the care I receive here. You can tell this is an excellent office because the staff have stayed there for so many years. read more

Best root canal dentist I've ever had. Absolutely the best. World class. Felt no pain whatsoever. It was actually a pleasant experience.

I do not have enough amazing things to say about Dr Krupp and his team. I had my consult last Wednesday and my root Canal today. My very first root canal and as somebody with anxiety I can honestly say I felt so comfortable in his chair and felt safe and relaxed. I popped my headphones on and an hour later I was out of there. Thank you Dr Krupp! Huge fan read more

Not a fan of getting dental procedures like the most of us. I would have to say Dr. Krupp and his staff were amazing. Very personable and caring got a couple laughs out of me too. Dr. Krupp and his assistant made sure I was not in pain through the whole process I felt very assured. By the way the bird feeders in each window was an awesome idea to calm patients. If I have future treatments I'll be back. Front desk was extremely nice as well. read more

Dr. Krupp and staff are true professionals. My root canal was pain free.

I cant say good enough things about this office and staff. I had a surgical case so I wont need to return and Im actually sad. Dr Krupp has the best personality and Dr Vicky is just magic. If you are wary of a root canal go to this office, they make you feel like family 100%. read more

First visit to this office referred by my general dentist and first root canal. Start to end the experience was smooth and actually enjoyable. The whole staff I met that day was friendly and I was in and out quickly. Just aside from the small needle pricks for numbing, everything was pain free and they even made me cozy with pillows and a blanket. They catered to my every need and made me feel so comfortable that i knew I was in good hands. Can't say enough good things about this visit, I will be referring my friends and family to this office for Endodontic care. Thank you all! read more

Couldn't be happier with the experience with Dr Krupp. I am a bad patient- super scared and low pain threshold. He handled my difficult root canal like a boss, with zero pain nor discomfort! read more

I was referred to Dr. Krupp by my dentist for a root canal. As my dentist was taking in to consideration which insurance I had, I told him "send me to the person that you would want to do the work on you or your family". Without hesitation he immediately referred me to Dr. Krupp. I had broken a couple of teeth after biting on something very hard in my food at a restaurant. From the moment I walked in to Dr. Krupp's office, I was impressed by his staff & ambiance; the efficiency and flow of everything going on. Then I was greeted by his assistant and had x-days and even the equivalent of a 3-D MRI done of the affected teeth. I was so comfortable that by the time Dr. Krupp entered the room and began discussing my complex situation with me, it was like the icing on the cake (a bad metaphor for a dental office, I know). He is so personable, kind, polite and easy going that I had 10"% confidence in him from the beginning. After making a second appointment and coming back to have a root canal done, it was the best experience I have ever had at an endodontist. The second appointment was equally as calm and he was amazing! The kind of person that you know lives and takes pride in his work, and has obviously hired people to meet the same high expectations. I would recommend him to anybody that needs this kind of work done. I've had more than my share of dental work and I now know why my dentist referred me to him without a second of hesitation. I would do the same to anyone looking for the best of the best! There is another endo specialist in the office and I'm sure she is just as amazing, but I can only speak to my experience. Thank you to Dr. Krupp and to all of your staff! You were all at the top of your game and I appreciate it! Please don't take this the wrong way, but I hope I never have to see you again. But if I ever need endo work done in the future, I won't see anyone BUT you! read more

I just had a root canal done by Dr Vicky N, it's a absolute blessing her office was referred to me . The entire atmosphere is very soothing , they really go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and at ease. The procedure was flawless , felt no pain and I almost fell asleep. If you are in need of a root canal this place is absolutely the best I've ever come across. Thank you Dr Vicky !! read more

I was referred to Dr. Krupp by my regular dentist for a root canal. Root canals by nature are not a joyous experience, but I have to say that Dr. Krupp and his staff made it as straightforward and painless as possible. I was able to get in quickly for a consultation first with very clear expectations of the service that would be provided, including outlining what insurance would pay for vs. not. Then on the day of my appointment they did a fantastic job of making me as comfortable as possible and again the staff were clear, professional and very nice. Afterwards, no complications, no pain and feeling great. Really cannot imagine having a better experience. read more

The BEST decision I made was going here for my care. I needed to have a root canal after a back molar cracked and was in poor shape. I was incredibly nervous due to a prior emergency repair from another Endodontist who did a root canal on a tooth my dentist "fixed" but was still causing terrible pain. This previous experience left me absolutely terrified. I reached out to friends & family as well as using the Nextdoor App and Dr. Krupp's name came up repeatedly. I called, made an appointment for a consultation and could not have been more pleased. The front office staff was incredibly helpful & friendly listening to me babble on in my nervousness while Dr. Krupp was honest about what my treatment would be and gave me his assurance he would take great care with me so I wouldn't have any discomfort. Dr. Krupp will be my go-to for all my emergencies my dentist can't fix, as well as my family. I can't not express my relief & joy accurately enough with how seamless everything was. Dr. Krupp did an amazing job and I am so thankful he was able to help me (saved my tooth and kept me pain free.) I also told his staff I'd be happy to talk to anyone who is feeling anxious and share my experience with there office. If you need work done and you're nervous, look no further, this is the best decision you'll make, I promise you! I hope this helps someone else read more

Great dental office everyone was sweet and so helpful. Seen me the same day for a consult as I was in so much pain, I needed a root canal. They gave me my meds and schedule my procedure a couple days later. Day of procedure was nervous ,but this couldn't have gone any better they make you feel comfortably and I am telling you no pain at all during the whole thing. Dr Krupp is a great dentist and definitely knows what he is doing. Would highly recommend them read more

Please note that I am giving this Dr. two stars for the acceptable work he did on my son with is root canal. They lose three stars for what can only be called financial chicanery. They called me in advance to get my SSN and determine coverage and then asked us to prepay the entire amount. Fine. Then once the billing came back from the insurance, they asked for another 850.00 and said the insurance "downgraded" their codes. Not true as far as my insurance company states. In fact the only reason I am being charged double is because we are "out of network" with them. So--never in my entire life has a health or medical provider not given me the heads up about being out of network as it always means you pay more. Dr. Krupp's billing staff KNEW that we were not in network and by their own admission said absolutely nothing. We found them through a referral by our dentist but that is not her fault. They dropped 10% off at first but after I talked to our insurance they dropped another 20%. They don't care, what we pay means nothing to them. They have very poor transparency with their patients and it could cost you hundreds, if not thousands, so if you choose them make sure to ask. They are negligent if not unethical. read more

Dr. Krupp and his team were great! They were able to take care of my less than ideal tooth, all while making sure I was comfortable during the entire procedure. Dr. Krupp is passionate about his work and it's great to see someone still get excited when they transform a tooth and completely fill in the canals. read more

I just called as a potential new patient and talked to Rene. I wanted to make sure that they accept my insurance and find out my out of pocket cost before setting up an appointment. I asked Rene if they can check my benefits and she said " No, we see too many patients, and I don't have the time". Only when you are in the office they'd check the benefits which at that point it may be too late. I have a recent XRAY done (about a week old), and asked if I have my XRAY, do I have to have another one done, and she said " You know, we don't work like that. Maybe you'd better go somewhere else"!! So, I didn't get to see the doctor, but the staff/Rene clearly can't be bothered to help patients and in fact she told me to go somewhere else because apparently she is too busy. Maybe with this attitude you won't be busy for long. VERY DISAPPOINTED. read more

I appreciate that I was able to get in and have a procedure completed in two days. What is difficult to understand is why - in this day and age - a medical professional would ask a culturally insensitive question that yields ZERO patient-centered information to inform his treatment. Upon handing me a mirror he said we'd review the number of teeth which have had root canals (yes, there are more than would be expected). After counting them off he then asked: "Where were you raised?" WTH... what's up Doc? read more

Horrible bedside manners. No patience and the worst ever dentist I have experienced. He doesn't bother to explain things to you and if you ask he loses his temper. He shouldn't be in this profession if he can't respect his patients. read more

After nine months of experiencing cold/hot sensitivity, pain when chewing, I (finally!) asked my primary dentist for a referral for an experienced endodontist. From everything I had researched, I learned that a root canal should be treated by an endodontist, rather than a dentist, as they are far more experienced, and there is less need for retreatment in the future. Making the initial appointment was very easy, and the support staff were very helpful, and very kind-thank you Renee and Amit, who also assists. Dr. Krupp looked at the X-ray, and he noticed right away that yes, lower left molar #19 needed a root canal, and that there was a suspicious area in the root of the molar behind it, #18. He also performed the tap test to show that 19 was the current painful tooth. The lovely assistant Gabriella gave me instructions for the antibiotics needed for the surgery, along with Valium for the day of the procedure, Percocet for post procedure if needed (I only needed ibuprofen). The procedure itself was painless, and I have had more discomfort with crown/filling placements. The Valium definitely helped with nerves, and I was not as anxious. Gabriella and Dr Krupp worked as a good team, and all went smoothly. By good luck, the crown came off on its own, and Dr Krupp did not need to drill through it during the procedure. My primary dentist was able to place it back on the same day. Unfortunately, the cold/hot sensitivity had not gone away, the pain when chewing still there...Dr Krupp was right about the suspicious area: now we needed to schedule the root canal for #18. Dr Krupp wanted the area around #19 to heal first, so we scheduled this several weeks later. He showed that the treated tooth was not sensitive to cold any longer, and it was obvious the lower left back molar was very painful. Edgar assisted, very helpful, and gave the instructions. Dr Krupp answered all of our questions (my husband is an engineer and had many), and demonstrated his more than 30 years of experience as an endodontist. The second procedure was just as painless, and less Valium needed : ). By the next day, I could tell that there was no more hot/and especially cold sensitivity. There was a little soreness, which went away after a couple of days. To be pain free is an incredible feeling! I have an appointment next week with my dentist to fix the crown. Thank you to Dr Krupp and to the entire support staff. If you are putting off having a root canal, please reconsider, and know that Dr Krupp's experience will get you through this. read more

There is no better place to go when you HAVE to get root canals. Dr Krupp and his staff are quite simply the best of the best. 1)You are warmly welcomed. Never left to sit waiting in the waiting area for more than 5 min. 2) Dr Krupp is extremely efficient and will not do more work than necessary (which is more than I can say for the dentist that did too many crowns in my mouth which lead me to Dr Krupp in the first place). 3) Dr Krupp and staff do everything to keep you comfortable for an unpleasant procedure - Pillows, blankets, music.. etc. You can also get some medicine to calm your nerves (Just make sure you have a driver). 4) Quick but thorough w/ the procedure ! 5) Follow thru the next day... They don't forget about you. I've seen Dr Krupp and staff for 2 1/2 weeks now for 4 root canals and I can tell you, I no longer fear the dentist after this experience. He is HANDS DOWN the BEST out there. read more

Dr. Krupp is a star!! His office personnel are just as amazing. I have never been a fan of dental work, and I've been to a lot of Dentists during the course of my life. From the moments I walked into their office, even for my initial consultation, I was treated with the utmost respect and kindness. I had my procedure done yesterday, (root canal on one of my back upper molars) and the procedure went as perfect as can be. Ashley who was the assistant, was outstanding. She was patient, understanding and made sure at every moment I was comfortable. My mouth is not even sore today. I am just "amazed". I recommend Dr. Krupp and his excellent staff to anybody and everybody that needs dental work. I will never go to another office for this type of dental work if and when needed in the future. There would be no other dental office out there that I would even consider. Thank you Dr. Krupp and staff. I now have an entire different outlook on dental work. :) read more

After being examined by an Endodontist and hearing that my upper right tooth needed an extraction, I sought out a second opinion by Dr. Krupp. Luckily, they were able to squeeze me in last minute before I scheduled my extraction date. Walking inside the office, I was greeted by sweet Reneé and a very professional young man named Amit. They greeted me warmly and handed me paperwork to fill out. After finishing the paperwork, there was no wait time, and I was sat down immediately. The wonderful young assistant, Gabriella, assisted Dr. Krupp. She asked me thorough questions regarding my tooth and other relevant questions, and then they proceeded to take an X-Ray and CT Scan. During my evaluation so far, I noticed how enjoyable it was talking with the whole staff. I felt very comfortable. After all of the X-Rays were completed, Dr. Krupp walks in the room and discusses my situation with me. He confirmed I needed an extraction, but he was excellent in communicating with me and telling me exactly why I needed one. I appreciated how honest he was and how enjoyable it was chatting with him. I could tell he's a very talented doctor! Another quality I loved about this office was that they sent the X-Ray and CT scan to my general dentist along with a report without me having to ask or even knowing about it! I was so grateful they went out of their way to send that information over for me. Although no root canal was needed for me here, it was a joy getting to know each and every one of the staff, as well as Dr. Krupp. If ever I need a root canal in the future, this is the office for me! read more

I had my first root canal today, 2/15/23! I was absolutely terrified to have it done. I was so anxious. I am happy to share, I was blown away by Dr. Krupp and his team (Edgar did the assist-super awesome human and knew what he was doing); Tony in the office-thanks you for all your help getting what I needed, and to Dr.Krupp, thank you for your excellent work, knowledge, detailed plan of care, kindness, encouragement, calming voice, and No Pain before or during the procedure (you had to do a ton of work, so truthfully, it hurts now,lol, but you provided me a medication plan to help with that. During the procedure everything was explained at first, then I literally relaxed, and I got to listen to my music the whole time. The before and after X-rays were impressive. I had a deep, complicated case, and Dr. Krupp and his team handled it with expertise. 10/10 recommend Dr. Krupp and his team. I didn't get to say thank you when I left, so thank you Dr. Krupp, Edgar, and Tony! read more

Needed 3D X-ray but couldn't afford it. Dr. Krupp waived the fee for me. He was patient and kind. Great and clean endo office.

My daughter was referred to Dr. Krupp by her dentist, because her bottom, front teeth showed some shading or dark spots. My daughter called me after her appointment to explain Dr. Krupps' diagnosis. She said that he told her that she had PCD, which he had seen in some black women before. He then began to flippantly use the term, "Black Chick." I was shocked that Dr. Krupp would use such degrading and stereotypical language with a patient. I also feel this was very unprofessional behavior. I decided to call him to let him know that his conduct was extremely offensive. When I called his office to receive further information about PCD, the receptionist told me that he didn't usually take calls. I understood his comment, as I know that dentists have busy schedules, but explained that this was important. When Dr. Krupp said "hello," his tone was already one of great annoyance. I immediately told him that I appreciated him taking the call, and I wouldn't keep him long. I told him that I would google the diagnosis he gave my daughter, but asked if he could briefly explain what PCD was. His response was very crass. He said, "Well, yes. You CAN google it, but basically I see it in black women, and then he quickly rambled out a one sentence explanation of PCD. I didn't ask for anymore information on this condition, because I could sense his irritation. However, I told Dr. Krupp that I also wanted to let him know that when he used the term, "black chicks" it was very offensive. His response was, "Well yes! Young girls!" and before I could extend his education, and let him know that women, no matter what color or age, do not like to be referred to as "CHICKS," he stated that he didn't have to deal with this, and told me this was his office, and said that my daughter should be glad that she didn't need a root canal. I asked him if he felt he could speak to young ladies in this way, because he is a dentist and this was HIS office. Then, he HUNG UP IN MY FACE! I can not believe how rude, ARROGANT, condescending and unprofessional this man was! BE AWARE! read more

Dr. Krupp worked on my root canals in one of the teeth that was already poorly done many years ago in Russia... needless to say the work was very extensive. He had to open up an old tooth that was infected and we hoped that the tooth could be saved. He was able to treat it well, eliminate infection, re-do the root canals, and the tooth was saved! I could not be happier! Thank you Dr. Krupp, you are amazing at what you do! read more

I had a consultation appointment at this office (August 2012). Before the service has been provided they contacted my insurance per my request and assured me that consultation fee will be covered in full by my Delta Dental insurance . 8 months later I have received a bill for $125 for this particular appointment . If I have known that I have to pay the entire amount out of my pocket I would never used this office for any kind of service since the equipment is old, and all medical advices they gave were unacceptable and at some point wrong. So their prime target is a rip off instead of providing decent medical service to keep your teeth healthy. read more

Working as an MRI tech in a hospital I have a fair knowledge of medical procedures and a healthy skepticism for some doctors I've met. However, during my emergency root canal procedure two weeks ago there were several points I noted which left me with a net good feeling about Dr. Krupp. First he used a plastic dam to prevent the mercury from the metal filling being ground out from getting into the mouth. Second, the IPOD music device and extra pillows under the knee and neck made a long procedure a bit more comfortable. Third, there were several sets of x-rays taken to make sure the job had been done right. Fourth, the jaw bit device which helps support your mouth being open is a god send for a procedure which takes more than 30 mins. It is tough to keep your mouth open that long. Fifth, he didn't rush the procedure and gave the bleach sufficient time to ensure all infection was neutralized. And rechecked that all decay had been reamed out. Sixth, there was essentially no pain for the procedure which meant the anesthetic injections were well placed. There was a misunderstanding regarding billing, but that was ultimately cleared up to my satisfaction. And it would be appreciated if he spent a little more time communicating so that when he walks out of the room for 5-10 mins to let the bleach do its work, you aren't left wondering what the heck is going on. However, the bottom line is the pain/infection is gone and the tooth is salvagable. That's what counts in the long run. read more