A co-worker and I were talking when I felt the electrified twang of searing pain. Naturally, what I said next was probably something that probably shouldn’t be said at work… or ever. It was painful but something I’d been dealing with for the better part of a week or more. I was losing sleep and becoming more irritable than I already am. She kindly referred me to the Emergency Tooth Doctor–namely, Dr. Pham. I was NOT really into seeing an immediate care dentist because I didn’t know such a thing existed and I didn’t know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised. I didn’t have to wait with this pain for eons for an appointment. I was offered an appointment slot that day. Dr. Pham was stellar. He took the time to discuss treatment options, what the different treatments entailed and the risk/benefits associated with them. Although I was being rather unrealistic thinking the tooth just needed a filling (I was in denial), he went along with what I wanted until it became clear that something more extensive needed to happen and he performed my first-ever root canal. I’m not the easiest dental patient to work on. With the exception of most alcoholic beverages, I seem to be immune to numbing agents. I’ve always been like that. It takes a hell of a lot of anesthetic to make me drool. Dr. Pham managed to keep me as comfortable as possible throughout the entire process. I appreciate the patience, understanding and kindness that he exhibited in dealing with the challenge I inadvertently threw at him. Thanks Dr. Pham and team! I highly recommend.
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