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Bethesda Chevy Chase Root Canal Specialists

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Bethesda Chevy Chase Root Canal Specialists

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George Jong, DDS
Anastasia Mischenko, DDS, MS

03/10/2026

The beginning of the week has us all in our feels… but we swear she loves it here 😂🤍

02/16/2026

When Art Meets Science ❤️🦷

RCT on #30 followed by a beautifully crafted crown from our restorative partner — the heart detail did not go unnoticed.

Recently seen for recheck. Tooth remains functional and stable. Still makes us smile.

BCCEndo

02/11/2026

A for effort‼️‼️Teamwork makes the dream work 🫶🏻 We ❤️ our staff!

$Conservative Management of a Healed Root Fracture 🦷📚🦷✨Patient referred for eval of possible fracture on #12. CBCT findi...$

02/10/2026

Conservative Management of a Healed Root Fracture 🦷📚🦷✨

Patient referred for eval of possible fracture on #12.
CBCT findings show a healed horizontal mid-root fracture, likely from remote trauma. Tooth remains vital, stable, and free of periapical pathology. No endodontic treatment indicated.

Evidence-based rationale:
- Most horizontal root fractures maintain pulp vitality and long-term survival when the coronal segment is stable
-CBCT is essential to confirm healing patterns and avoid overtreatment
-Treatment is indicated only if necrosis, infection, or instability develops

Clinical nuance:
Mid-root fracture combined with periodontal bone loss reduces structural reserve. Prognosis becomes dependent on occlusal load management and ongoing monitoring.

EndodonticDiagnosis

01/29/2026

Thursday cases like this remind us why second molars keep us humble 🦷✨

#31 PN/AAP The distal root had a 90° exit with an additional lateral canal—definitely not a straight-line case.

Root canal therapy was completed through the crown using GentleWave to address the complex canal system.
Four-month follow-up shows beautiful radiographic healing and resolution of symptoms.

Second molars: love them or fear them?

DentalEducation

01/28/2026

Gen X 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼Gen Z

01/22/2026

Dental assistant 🦷and a linguistics analyst at the same time‼️

12/20/2025

Cowboy hats, disco sparkle, and the best team around. Celebrating the holidays Western-style with a little shine and a lot of gratitude.

🤠🪩 🎉👯🪅 🫶🏻

11/21/2025

Vital Pulp Therapy vs Root Canal in Teens: What the Evidence Really Says🦷✨

A deep caries in a 12-year-old’s molar doesn’t automatically mean a full root canal. Thanks to Vital Pulp Therapy with modern bioceramics, we can often save the nerve , strengthen the tooth long-term, and avoid the structural thinning that happens with early root canal therapy.

In young permanent molars, the evidence is clear: when symptoms are mild and the pulp is still healthy enough to control bleeding, VPT can deliver success rates comparable to root canal treatment while preserving natural dentin and keeping the tooth stronger for decades. 🌱 If VPT ever fails down the road, a root canal remains a reliable backup option.
At BCC Root Canal Specialists, every treatment plan starts with biology, long-term function, and the patient’s age in mind. For kids and teens, conservation matters. 💛

Have questions about deep caries in young patients? We’re here to help you choose the safest and most predictable path forward.

Reference: Aguilar & Linsuwanont, Journal of Endodontics, 2011.

10/10/2025

Large Lesion, Low Odds—But Look at This Bone Fill! 😮🩻

Tooth #19 and we go way back—originally treated by our team in 2021 using GentleWave (Dx:PN/SAP). At that time, there was no significant apical bone involvement, and healing looked great. Fast forward to 2025: the patient returned with a sinus tract and a large area of low bone density.

Whenever we see a cystic-type lesion that expansive, we know bone regeneration can be unpredictable—and it’s always a bit humbling when a GentleWave case fails. Usually, it’s the result of either virulent bacteria or hidden complex anatomy.

We completed a second retreatment with GentleWave, and at just 4 months, CBCT shows remarkable new bone fill . 🙌
💡 Lesson: Even the best technology can’t replace biology—but when used thoughtfully, it gives teeth their second (and sometimes third) chance.

👉 👉 Do you think lesion size or microbial complexity plays a bigger role in retreatment success?

10/03/2025

Stepping out of scrubs and into style ✨ Dr. Mischenko enjoyed DC Fashion Week this past Sunday. It’s always refreshing to share experiences outside the operatory and celebrate another form of artistry — fashion.

Address

5454 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 815
Chevy Chase, MD
20815

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+13016546077

Website

http://endocc.com/

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