Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Your first visit will be a comprehensive examination with the necessary diagnostic x-rays, if not provided, as well as information provided by your dentist, so that your situation can be thoroughly evaluated and the ideal treatment plan can be determined. Treatment is performed using local anesthesia and other options may be available, please speak with the doctor about any concerns you have regarding your care.

Restorative

• Fillings
• Crowns
  Once you resume eating and drinking, avoid chewing or biting on the treatment area until your permanent restoration is placed. The temporary filling or crown placed immediately following root canal treatment is usually a soft composite that is vulnerable to fracturing (cracking).  For this reason, it is important to avoid chewing on hard substances such as peanuts, pretzels, hard candy, ice cubes, etc.. You may experience increased sensitivity prior to the placement of the final restoration.  You will need to see a restorative dentist within a month to have a permanent crown or filling placed.  Please contact your restorative dentist to make an appointment at your earliest convenience.  Waiting longer than a month increases the chances that the temporary will fracture or that decay will develop in the affected area.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Dr. Jin is a native of Maryland, where he attended the University of Maryland, College Park for his undergraduate studies in Microbiology. He obtained his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating with Clinical Honors and receiving the Louis I. Grossman Award for excellence in Endodontics. After dental school, Dr. Jin completed his specialty training in Endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania, where he served as class President. Dr. Jin is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics.
• Apicoectomy
  In some cases it may be necessary to remove the infected root tips or apex and the nearby tissue. This is known as apical surgery or an apicoectomy. The area around the apex of the tooth that is infected is cleaned, and the tip of the root is resected and sealed. Sutures are placed and an ice pack is applied. Medication is prescribed to help alleviate any pain or discomfort and it is best to plan to rest for the remainder of the day. Most patients will have some minor swelling and occasional bruising with some numbness.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  If you have a denture that overlaps the surgery site, please minimize the use of the denture following surgery to allow the site to heal. After the first week, you should be able to gradually increase the amount of time you can wear your denture.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  Some pain, bleeding, swelling, and seeping are normal following oral surgery. Please do not try to view the site by pulling on your lip and do not probe the area with your tongue or fingers. If you experience excessive bleeding or discomfort after 48-72 hours, please call our office immediately.

General

• Teeth Whitening
• General Dentistry
  Dr. Yelamanchi grew up in India, where he completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Surgery. After working as a general dentist for a few years in India he moved to San Francisco, California, where he attended the University of Pacific and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2007. Dr. Yelamanchi practiced general dentistry in Berkeley, CA for four years before deciding to pursue his passion by attending specialty training in Endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania in 2011.