Archive for March, 2019

Insurance, Self Pay & Financing: We Accept It All!

At Gentle Endodontics of Kent we are here to serve you, trying to make your procedure as easy and effortlessly as possible!  This is why we accept EVERY Major Insurance!  You heard that right. We participate with every major insurance company and Dr. Atabakhsh is a preferred provider with most dental insurances. We work to […]

What’s the difference between a Dentist and an Endodontist?

Dr. Atabakhsh and other endodontists like him are dentists. However, less than three percent of dentists are endodontists*. What is the difference between a dentist and endodontist? Why were you referred out from your primary dental care clinic for a root canal? Why choose Dr. Atabakhsh for your procedure?  These are great questions. The reason you […]

I got a Root Canal… Now What?!

Receiving a Root Canal Treatment can be a huge relief. You now are on the mend from tooth pain! After the procedure, you may have questions on what to expect. Let’s address them. How should my mouth feel after? It is normal to feel some tenderness in the area over the next few days (or […]

Meet Your Endodontist, Dr. Vahid Atabakhsh

Dr. Vahid Atabakhsh has successfully performed thousands of complex endodontic cases and become the endodontist of choice for hundreds of dentists in the area.  He loves to tell his referring physicians and patients that “It gets easier after a few thousand.” Dr. Atabakhsh grew up in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, California.  He […]