At our clinic, we strive to ensure our patients feel at ease during treatment. We carefully listen to your concerns and clearly explain your current condition using state-of-the-art equipment such as CT scans. We offer advanced and precise treatment environments, including microscope-assisted treatment to avoid overlooking even the smallest root canals invisible to the naked eye, and rubber dams to prevent bacterial contamination in the mouth.
Our entire staff is committed to providing personalized medical care to each and every patient.
Cancelation policy
We require 7days cancellation notice prior to your scheduled appointment, otherwise we will charge your cancellation fee as below,
General Treatment
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% of the treatment if booking is cancelled on the day of the appointment.
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% of the treatment if booking is cancelled 1 day before the appointment.
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 20,000yen if booking is cancelled 2 days before the appointment.
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 17,500yen if booking is cancelled 3 days before the appointment.
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 15,000yen if booking is cancelled 4 days before the appointment.
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 10,000yen if booking is cancelled 5~7days or less before the appointment.
In case of less than 40,000yen treatment fee on the day
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% of the treatment if booking is cancelled on the day of the appointment.
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 15,000yen if booking is cancelled 1 day before the appointment.
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 10,000yen if booking is cancelled 2~7days or less before the appointment.
Payment system
Payment is requested at the time of completion of every step of your treatment. Payment only can be by cash.
Regarding Your Medications and Allergies
We will personally review your medical history and current medications during your visit to ensure your total comfort.
- Any known allergies (to medications like antibiotics/anesthetics, or food/latex)
- Medications you are currently taking (including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicine, or supplements)
Inquiry Form
If you require assistance in English, please contact us via the form below.
Our clinic operates on an appointment-only basis.
- Those with a letter of introduction
If you have a referral letter, please make a reservation by phone. If you have received counseling, Ushikubo Dental Clinic will make your reservation for you. - Those who do not have a letter of introduction
Even if you do not have a referral letter, you can still make an appointment.
Please contact our clinic directly by phone.
Doctor
Thanks to advancements in modern endodontics, even cases that previously required tooth extraction can now often be treated without extraction.
Furthermore, the post-treatment outcomes have been reported to be better than expected.
However, there are some rumors that root canal treatment outcomes are unsatisfactory.
This is because some dentists perform root canal treatment without sufficient consideration for infection, believing that the outcome will not differ regardless of this consideration.
Thoroughly cleaning the inside of the root canal takes time and is impossible in a 10 or 20-minute treatment.
Root canal treatment requires careful consideration to prevent infection (rubber dam isolation) and sufficient time.
If you are concerned about root canal treatment, please experience the scientifically-based root canal treatment I offer.
career
- 1988
- Graduated from Asahi University School of Dentistry
- 1992
- Ushikubo Dental Clinic Opens
- 1998
- Completed the Microscope Endodontics course at the University of Pennsylvania.
- 2001
- Completed postgraduate studies in the Department of Pulp Biology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University.
- 2008
- University of Pennsylvania, Department of Endodontics, International Program
Graduated as an Endodontic Resident - 2011
- Completed postgraduate studies in the Department of Conservative Dentistry at Tokyo Dental College.
qualification
- Doctor of Dentistry
- Instructor, Japanese Society of Endodontics
- Japanese Board of Dental Specialists: Specialist and Instructor in Conservative Dentistry
Treatment
Endodontic Treatment
This treatment is performed to save a tooth and avoid extraction when tooth decay has reached the pulp (nerves and blood vessels) inside the tooth.
The infected nerves and other tissues are removed from the narrow, complex canals (root canals) inside the tooth root. The inside is repeatedly cleaned and disinfected to eliminate bacteria, and then sealed tightly with a special medication. After treatment, the tooth becomes brittle, so a base is built and a crown is attached to restore the tooth’s function.
- Why do teeth need root treatment?
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The nerve and blood vessels in the tooth (known as ‘dental pulp‘) are there to help the tooth grow to maturity. They protect against bacteria within the body. Bacteria play a defensive role in the general mouth area, but can become destructive when they attack the body via the dental pulp or through gum disease. Bacteria cause decay in teeth. When the decay is deep, it can allow bacteria to invade the dental pulp – the living tissue inside your teeth. Your dentist removes the decay in the tooth to protect the pulp and to restore the function and appearance of the tooth. However repeated bacterial attacks can weaken the pulp to such an extent that the nerve can no longer recover, and so the pulp dies.
- Is there an alternative to endodontic treatment?
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If you choose not to have root treatment, your affected tooth will be extracted. Should you fill the space? That depends on functional and aesthetic grounds. People today are aware of their mouth and smile, so someone displaying unaesthetic black gaps between their teeth may feel self-conscious about speaking or smiling. Back teeth may not be immediately noticed in a smile, but they are very important in terms of chewing function. Every tooth stabilizes the teeth adjacent to it and those immediately above or below. If it is removed and not replaced, other teeth may well shift from their natural positions. This will stimulate problems with gum disease, food packing (leading to further decay) and bite problems.
Access
| route | nearest station | Exit | Time from the exit to our clinic | |
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| Osaka Metro (subway) |
sennichimae Line | Sakuragawa Station | East ticket gate / Exit 5 | 2 min. walk from Exit 5 |
| Namba station | West ticket gate / Underground passage exit 26A |
Approximately 7 minutes on foot | ||
| yotsubashi Line | Namba station | North ticket gate / Underground passage exit 26A |
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| midosuji Line | Namba station | Northwest/Northeast ticket gates / Underground passage exit 26A | ||
| Kintetsu | Kintetsu Nara Line | Osaka Namba Station | West ticket gate / Underground passage exit 26A |
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| JR | Namba Station | South Exit (towards OCAT) / Ground level on the north side |
Exit the station and walk for 7 minute to your left. | |
| city bus | City bus stop “Sachimachi 1” | Immediately after getting off | ||
