Isom Endodontics- Dr. Terry Isom
Portland practice offering root canal treatment
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
About Isom Endodontics- Dr. Terry Isom
Isom Endodontics- Dr. Terry Isom is a dental practice on Southeast Lake Road in Portland, Oregon. Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and seals the space, and allows the natural tooth to be kept rather than extracted. Its reputation for being painful is largely outdated — carried out under local anaesthetic, it typically relieves pain rather than causing it.
Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed. Establishing that routine early tends to make ongoing checkups far less stressful for both child and parent.
Payment and insurance arrangements vary by practice and by treatment, so it is worth asking directly what is covered and what options exist for anything that is not, rather than assuming either way. Getting that clarified before treatment starts avoids surprises once it is underway.
Beyond any single treatment, most dental visits start with an examination — checking for decay, reviewing the gums, and looking at existing fillings or crowns — often alongside X-rays where there is a reason to look between or beneath teeth. That groundwork is what a dentist uses to explain any findings and set out next steps before you leave.
Routine attendance, roughly every six months for most people, is what actually keeps small problems small. A lot of decay and gum disease develops without any pain in its early stages, which is why regular checkups matter even when nothing seems to be wrong, rather than only booking an appointment once something hurts.
A first appointment at a new practice typically covers a full examination, a review of your dental and medical history, and a professional cleaning, with X-rays if you do not have recent ones. It is also a reasonable time to raise any longer-term concerns, cosmetic or otherwise, so they can be factored into a plan going forward. Use this page to find contact information for Isom Endodontics- Dr. Terry Isom and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.
Isom Endodontics- Dr. Terry Isom is a dental practice on Southeast Lake Road in Portland, Oregon, offering root canal treatment among its listed services. The practice is open Monday through Friday. You can reach the practice through this page to ask about treatment or request an appointment.
Clinic Details
Best Known For
Root Canal Treatment
Business Hours
| Monday(Today) | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
476 reviews
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Recent Reviews
Got me in quick! Thank goodness! Every person I encountered was so nice. Dr. Joon was great as was his assistant (her name starts with a T). Very attentive and explained all my options. They made sure I was in no pain during the procedure. Would gonna to them any day!
What could have been a particularly stressful appointment, was absolutely nothing of the sort. My experience with Dr. Isom and his entire team was the best, I highly recommend them for your endo requirements.
I visited Isom Endodontics and saw Dr Vic. Dr Vic and their technicians were extremely cordial and could literally be your good friends following the visit. Dr Vic and their staff are so inviting and do a great job to put you at ease prior to the dental work. He shared with me what was wrong with the tooth and what needed to be done to correct it. Following the procedure, I returned two weeks later and Dr Vic completed the repair on the tooth to finish off his portion before sending me back to my regular dentist to seal it with a new filling. Overall, the experience was professional, and I would highly recommend Isom Endodontics, Dr. Vic, and their great staff if you have any issues with teeth that are problems.
DR. Joon was very kind and professional. I had complications during my procedure but they worked hard to see that my tooth was fixed. I appreciate there willingness to go above and beyond when caring for me today. I would definitely recommend Isom Endodontics for your dental care. Thanks again for helping me today.
My visit to Isom Endodontics was a pleasant surprise, Tara and Dr Vic were kind and funny and full of useful information. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for straight talk and compassion!
Great experience - Dr. Isom was super kind, compassionate, and I appreciated his caution during my consult and recommending no treatment/procedure at this time based on what he saw in the evaluation. Made me feel like I can really trust him because I know he’s not going to push treatment if it’s not necessary. Thank you!
I was a little timid at first when I got in there, but shortly after they made me feel comfortable and like I was among friends throughout the whole two hour process everything went perfectly. I didn’t have any issues and after the Novacaine wore off, I had absolutely no pain. I just love these guys. I wish they could be my regular Dentist but of course they don’t do that so but I will always speak highly of them and if anybody ever needs a referral, please contact me. I’m happy to help. Vic and his team were absolutely phenomenal. I cannot say enough nice things about them. Vic even called the next day to make sure I was doing good. That shows dedication and excellent service . Dean S
Best place to get sedated, treated like a vip and felt like I was at a spa. The entire staff was excellent and very receptive to any and all questions or concerns. I highly recommend Isom Endodontics for any dental related work that you may need.
My experience was great overall. Dr Isom and the hygienist were personable and professional. The receptionist not so good. I thought she was talking on the phone when she was talking to me. No eye contact at all.
Super friendly and professional!
Dr. Isom did a great job of explaining my alternatives for a problem tooth. He was patient with me and answered all my questions directly. His staff was wonderfully courteous. The only downside of my visit was that I had to wait too long in the public area to be called in to see him.
This endodontic has been fantastic with my very fearful kid! They're also very patient with her and the work on her teeth has been great!
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