Specializing in Microscope-Enhanced Endodontics

Committed to Quality Care

Our endodontic practice is regarded as one of San Diego's premier centers for cutting-edge endodontic therapy.  Your dentist’s referral to our specialty practice clearly shows his or her desire to provide you with the highest quality treatment available.

Dr. Steven Merchant is a dental specialist, dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving the pulp and its supporting tissue. When treatment is required, your comfort is our utmost concern.  We offer nitrous oxide and oral sedation as options for patients who need some help relaxing.

Our professional efforts are aimed toward maximizing the probability of success in saving your tooth.  Dr. Merchant utilizes advanced endodontic treatment techniques along with state-of-the-art technology.  Endodontic therapy is delivered under a powerful surgical operating microscope, which allows optimum visualization and illumination of complex root canal anatomy.  

For your safety our practice adheres to the highest standards of infection control in accordance with the CDC and OSHA guidelines.

Leader in Endodontics

Dr. Merchant is continually elevating the standard-of-quality in endodontic diagnosis and treatment utilizing microscope-enhanced therapy for conventional and surgical treatment.

Dr. Merchant is pioneering the use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in north county San Diego to assist in proper diagnosis, improve the quality of care and maximize successful outcomes. 

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT): Endodontic diagnosis can frequently be aided by 3-D imaging.  CBCT provides exceptional safety with extremely low radiation compared to conventional linear medical CT technologies.  It also provides high resolution and the capability of finding evidence of disease that might easily be missed with conventional 2-D radiography.  If required to aid in your diagnosis or treatment, we have this unique advanced technology readily available in the office.  Dr. Merchant and staff will be happy to answer any of your questions regarding the safety and value of this remarkable technology.
 
Patient Testimonials

Dr. Steve,
 
Thank you so much for providing the follow up information.
 
My visit with you yesterday went extremely smooth……..something for which I am very grateful.
 
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Karla M.

Dear Dr. Merchant,
 
Thank you for your terrific follow up!  I appreciate your care and your staff is so friendly, thank you.
 
Janet B.  (:


Janet B.

u guys were great and I am totally satisfied and would highly recommend Dr Merchant and his office....John


John P.

Dr. Merchant is one of the finest endodontists I have ever worked with.  He is top notch in his work and in how he cares for patients.  It has been a pleasure to be one of his colleagues.  
R. Karmali, DDS


R. Karmali, D.D.S.

This is what I call customer service and caring.  I was very impressed with all the staff when I came in last Friday in a tremendous amount of pain.  Andrew said to me when I told him that I was hurting that they will take care of it, an...


Tina B.

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