Endodontists are highly skilled dental specialists in diagnosing and treating tooth pain and performing root canal treatment.
Along with two to three years of advanced training beyond dental school, endodontists have incredible precision and hand-eye coordination, making them highly skilled in performing complex treatments. They use the most specialized and advanced technology to treat tooth pain and perform root canal treatment.
If you’re experiencing tooth pain, you have injured your tooth, your tooth is sensitive to hot or cold, you should make an appointment to see an endodontist.
Endodontists have materials and equipment designed to make your treatment more comfortable and successful. They use a small sheet of plastic or rubber called a dental dam to isolate the tooth during treatment, protecting the rest of your mouth. Digital radiographs and 3-D imaging (CBCT) allows endodontists to take detailed pictures of tiny tooth anatomy to better see the root canals and any related infections. The space inside root canals is smaller than FDR's ear on the dime! Endodontists use dental operating microscopes to better see inside the root canals to thoroughly treat them.
BCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography), also referred to as 3D, is a technology similar to CAT scans in that it will give us a 360 degree, three-dimensional view of the area we are examining. With its extremely high resolution and low radiation, CBCT imaging offers a large volume of information and subtle details in just 20 seconds. One 3D scan will allow us to examine the region of interest at a high resolution from many different perspectives.
This allows the doctor to easily identify very small problems or early warning signs of complications. CBCT images also allow the doctor to be visualize the root canal anatomy able to plan out the best way to treat the tooth.
Dr. Nicole Chung is originally a native of southern California, but now proudly calls the Central Coast home. She received her dental degree from the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. As a dentist, Dr. Chung completed a general practice residency at the University of California Los Angeles, where she received advanced training in hospital dentistry. Following this, she completed her advanced education to become an endodontist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Dr. Chung’s interest in dentistry began after volunteering at a local community dental clinic at the University of California San Diego. It was through this experience that she realized the impact dentists make in the community and strives to follow in these footsteps. She has volunteered to serve those in need at events such as Mission of Mercy, Love OKC, Give Kids a Smile, and international humanitarian mission trips.
Dr. Chung is a Spears study club member, has previously served as a board member of the Oklahoma County Dental Society, and has completed the Oklahoma Dental Association Leadership Academy. She is currently an active member of the American Dental Association (ADA), California Dental Association (CDA), Central Coast Dental Society (CCDS), American Association of Endodontists (AAE), California State Association of Endodontists, and Spear Study Club.
In her free time, Dr. Chung is often found spending time with her family. She has a spunky 3 year old daughter, Ella, who loves to explore and a 13 year old Chihuahua, Bella, who enjoys the simple pleasures in life. She and her husband, Bret, enjoy exploring the Central Coast and have gained new perspectives as they observe the awe of the world from a toddler’s point of view.
At Five Cities Endodontics, we believe in taking care of our community. We prioritize patient comfort while employing the most advanced technology to achieve the highest possible quality of care (CBCT, Gentlewave Procedure, dental microscope). Additionally, we often collaborate with local small businesses so that we can reinvest resources back into our shared community. Most of all, we want to take care of you as your neighborhood Endodontist.
I’d rather eat dirt than have another root canal. That said, if one were necessary, I would go IMMEDIATELY to Dr. Chung, she was overflowing with competence and confidence, and was cordial and personable. All the ladies in the office treated us as if we were family. I’d go back there in a minute!
Root canals are never any fun of course, but Dr. Chung was truly amazing. She was so attentive, painless, and careful. But what impressed me most is that she clearly worked intently enough to get me through the process as fast as possible without compromising quality. The staff there is pretty amazing too. So if you have to get endo work done, this is the place for it!
Great office, staff and talented Dentists. Took care me so well and fast. Even had a menu of goodies to make me feel better to pick from during my procedure and after. Dr. Chung and Tiffany her assistant were the best.
I wish there were ten stars to give! What an incredible place! Fantastic facility with high-tech imaging equipment. I came in with a tooth that had already had two root canals. Dr. Chung was able to assess the situation and was extremely knowledgeable and kind. The staff was incredible, kind and so helpful. When you're in pain, kindness is currency. And they have that in spades. Don't go anywhere else.
I cannot think that one could have a better dental experience…except for not having to go (LOL!) than the one I had at Five Cities Endo! Dr. Chung was simply amazing in every way and the team of assistants equally great! They took a normally stressful situation (needing a root canal) and not only made it virtually pain free (during and after) but were so focused on making me as comfortable as possible that I’m actually writing a positive thumbs up review for dental work. 😀 To say that I highly recommend them is an understatement. Thank you Dr. Chung and the whole Five Cities Endo team!!
