Welcome to our new 'state-of-the-art' facility. Our first 'Green' office features paperless records and a very low carbonfootprint on the environment. HDTV is provided inour reception area as well asineach operatory allowing our patents to enjoy a relaxing and comfortable experience.Dr. Lessand histeam are ready to help you with your endodontic needs. At your intial visit we will conduct a thorough exam and diagnosis. Because we want you to feel confident in your treatment choice, ourstaff will provide you with valuable diagnostic information and answer all questions you may have. Thank you for choosingTurlock Endodontics. We look forward to serving you.
It is normal to feel tenderness in the area over the next few days as your body undergoes the natural healing process. You may also feel some jaw tenderness from keeping it open for an extended period of time. These symptoms are temporary and usually respond very well to over-the-counter pain medications. It is important for you to follow the instructions on how to take these medications. Remember that narcotic medications, if prescribed, may make you drowsy, and caution should be exercised in operating dangerous machinery or driving a car while taking them.
Your tooth may continue to feel slightly different from your other teeth for some time after your root canal treatment has been completed. Healing time varies with each individual. However, if you have severe pain or pressure that last more than a few days, please call our office.
You have had a dental surgery that can cause some discomfort, swelling and bruising. To help minimize the swelling, you may alternate ice on the affected area for 20 minutes on and then 20 minutes off, repeating for 3 to 4 hours.
Most treatments within our office progress as anticipated. Occasionally we will begin treatment with the best of intentions and discover a tooth just cant be maintained. There are many causes, but some of the more prevalent include a significant crack or fracture, inability to find canals, or not enough tooth structure to repair it. Because we complete a thorough exam, we usually will inform you of these possibilities prior to beginning treatment. Once in awhile, a tooth that seemed to be maintainable will catch us off guard without much warning. Whatever the cause, overhead within the office does NOT allow us to do these exploratory cases at no charge. Usually, the charge is a minimal 350 dollars or less. Want to know more? Just ask
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Rating 4.6 out of 5 based on 55 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestMelvin Maramot
a year ago
Dr. Less and his staff does excellent work.
Bill Land
2 years ago
Best dental experience I've ever had. Dr Less and his staff were wonderful. They kept me informed of everything that was going on. Dr Less called me later that night to check on me. He is friendly and very easy to talk with. They worked with my insurance and everything went smooth.
Nicole Hardgraves
2 years ago
Dr. Less and staff where great. I was very nervous but they did a great job at helping me relax. Would definitely recommend
Taylor Broudy
2 years ago
Dr. Less is phenomenal!! He is very detailed and thorough. He takes his time and will not rush through the procedure. Overall my experience was exceptional, and Dr. Less will be my first choice from here on!
Patricia Sponaugle
2 years ago
Lisa in the front office is very helpful and super nice. Brandy was super friendly and helpful.The Dr.Less is super gentle and also friendly. I would refer Dr.Less to any of my friends if they need root canal.
Kacie Aguiar
2 years ago
I have been to Dr. Less' office on multiple occasions and each visit was to his office was extremely professional and comfortable. He made sure I was pain free and comfortable during the procedures otherwise he wasn't moving forward. Truly amazing!
Cyndi Virtue
2 years ago
I have had several experiences under the professional expertise of Dr. Less. He and his staff have gone above and beyond my expectations. I don't look forward to having a root canal but everyone makes sure I am comfortable and Dr. Less has gone to great lengths to making sure the area was numb. I recommend him highly.
Phyllis Ferrell-Anderson
2 years ago
Dr. Less is an awesome dentist with a friendly amazing staff. Dr. Less is not just a great dentist, he is also a very honest, thoughtful and ethical human being. I have had a procedure done by Dr. Less a few years ago with great results, so when I needed more work done he was my first choice. This time around after prepping me for the procedure and spending a lot of time explaining the process, he started to work on my tooth but then he stopped and said that after a closer exam, he did not feel right about doing an extensive procedure that he knew would not last very long and I would just end up needing an implant. WOW! it actually made me feel a bit teary eyed to have this experience. My dentist talked himself out of a paycheck! I can't thank Dr. Less enough, he saved me from having more discomfort physically and monetarily. I highly recommend this doctor and would see him again, if needed.
Walter Hidalgo
2 years ago
During my visit to Dr. Less office, I found his office staff to be professional, courteous to the patients and conscientious of maintaining covid 19 guidelines. I found Dr Less to be very considerate of his patients well being and comfort. Dr Less is the consummate perfectionist. One of the best in his field of dentistry
Harinder Gakhal
2 years ago
Great family dentist, I truly felt like family during my experience.
Navi Kaur
3 years ago
I got a molar and premolar root canal done by Dr. Less in april 2021 and November 2020 respectively and immediately developed pain on that same area .I had continuous pain and when I went back to his clinic several times , he took 3d scans and did some adjustments and said nothing was wrong with the root canals and he couldn't do anything about it, and instead ,it may be just neuromuscular-related chronic pain and offered referral to a chronic pain specialist. I was very doubtful that it was chronic pain because I never had pain there before, but suspected this was rather acute pain from the root canal. I went to my ENT doctor for answers and said it was clear that large amounts of sealer used for the root canal extruded past out of the molar roots and went into my maxillary sinus. Dr less referred me to two oral surgeons and both points toward the extruded sealer could be the reason behind my pain. i went to another endodontist who wrote the same reason in the report. Even after showing Dr. Less the evidence, he never admitted the sealer was the problem instead misdiagnosing with the nerve pain .it was a long and laborious process trying to get Dr. Less to work with me to fix this problem, all the whole time while I had to be on pain meds and was in a lot of pain. The final options were: to leave it alone (but the pain is interfering with my daily life despite the pain meds and I've been prescribed two different antibiotics which didn't help, neither do I want to be on strong narcotics long term); or a surgical procedure (which is a complicated process ); or extraction and losing the tooth and scraping the sealer materials out with it .If the root canal was done properly in the first place, I wouldn't have to do this expensive surgery or be faced with losing this tooth. I asked and got my money back for the root canal for premolar but he refused to pay for the surgical procedure for molar. The tooth is still very painful even to the slightest touch, and I am very disappointed in Dr. Less in his unprofessionalism in not taking responsibility for his clinical mistakes.
Walter Hidalgo
3 years ago
During my visit to Dr. Less office, I found his office staff to be professional, courteous to the patients and conscientious of maintaining covid 19 guidelines. I found Dr Less to be very considerate of his patients well being and comfort. Dr Less is the consummate perfectionist. One of the best in his field of dentistry
Kacie Aguiar
3 years ago
I have been to Dr. Less' office on multiple occasions and each visit was to his office was extremely professional and comfortable. He made sure I was pain free and comfortable during the procedures otherwise he wasn't moving forward. Truly amazing!
Cyndi Virtue
3 years ago
I have had several experiences under the professional expertise of Dr. Less. He and his staff have gone above and beyond my expectations. I don't look forward to having a root canal but everyone makes sure I am comfortable and Dr. Less has gone to great lengths to making sure the area was numb. I recommend him highly.
Patricia Sponaugle
3 years ago
Lisa in the front office is very helpful and super nice. Brandy was super friendly and helpful.The Dr.Less is super gentle and also friendly. I would refer Dr.Less to any of my friends if they need root canal.
Harinder Gakhal
3 years ago
Great family dentist, I truly felt like family during my experience.
Phyllis Ferrell-Anderson
3 years ago
Dr. Less is an awesome dentist with a friendly amazing staff. Dr. Less is not just a great dentist, he is also a very honest, thoughtful and ethical human being. I have had a procedure done by Dr. Less a few years ago with great results, so when I needed more work done he was my first choice. This time around after prepping me for the procedure and spending a lot of time explaining the process, he started to work on my tooth but then he stopped and said that after a closer exam, he did not feel right about doing an extensive procedure that he knew would not last very long and I would just end up needing an implant. WOW! it actually made me feel a bit teary eyed to have this experience. My dentist talked himself out of a paycheck! I can't thank Dr. Less enough, he saved me from having more discomfort physically and monetarily. I highly recommend this doctor and would see him again, if needed.
Eva Gonzalez
3 years ago
A very friendly place, dentist helps to relax the nerves, by talking to the patient about other things instead of what is going to happen. Everybody in the office super nice
D.L Wood
3 years ago
I was seen by Dr. Less and his staff for a root canal. During this time of World Pandemic, Dr. Less and his awesome staff went over and above to make sure I was safe & comfortable. Turlock Entodontics has my business for life. Dr. Less is committed to patient satisfaction. Thank you Dr. Less and staff for being there for me.
Raquel Velo
3 years ago
Dr Less & the girls were wonderful & very welcoming. They made me feel very comfortable. I highly recommend Dr Less.
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