Oral Surgery
Endodontics (Root Canal Therapy)
If you’re experiencing pain, thanks to an infected tooth, endodontics, or root canal therapy, can help relieve your pain and save your tooth.
The team at River Rock Dental will remove the inflamed or infected tooth pulp tissue that’s causing you pain and then clean out and shape the inside of your tooth. Next, they will fill and seal the internal part of your tooth to prepare it for further treatment, including the installation of a post and placement of a crown.
Root canal therapy has a notorious reputation for being painful. But most patients report that the pain caused by the infected tooth is much worse than any discomfort caused by the root canal. Our goal is to restore your tooth to full health and function as soon as possible with minimal pain.
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
A third set of molars, referred to as wisdom teeth, develop much later than our other adult teeth — often erupting between the ages of 15 and 25. While some people are lucky enough to have wisdom teeth that come in straight, right side up, or not at all, most of us don’t fall into this category.
When wisdom teeth erupt, there often isn’t enough room in our mouth to accommodate them. This lack of space often causes wisdom teeth to come in sideways or only partially, or to become impacted within the gums. Impacted wisdom teeth, in addition to being painful, can pose a risk to your overall oral health, causing abscesses and gum infection, jaw pain, headaches, damage to the jaw bone, and shifting of surrounding permanent teeth.
Extracting wisdom teeth early is usually the safest and most conservative treatment. Our team will evaluate the status of the teeth with a visual exam and panoramic X-rays. If they determine that the teeth are not erupting as they should, they will discuss your options with you and develop a treatment plan that fits your needs.
Sedation Dentistry with Oral Surgery
When oral surgery is necessary, we have a variety of sedation options available to help keep you relaxed and comfortable during treatment. Read more
Dr. Dam Hee Jang was born in Seoul, South Korea, but was raised in our good neighbors to the north. Not Oklahoma, but Canada! After receiving his bachelor’s degree in Biology from York University in Toronto, he came down to the states to study dentistry. He attended New York University College of Dentistry where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and kept moving south.Dr. Jang and his wife (who is also a dentist) moved out to rural West Texas to help out some underserved areas with their skills before settling down in Central Texas.
Dr. Erik Klintmalm was raised in Dallas, TX and attended Baylor University where he received his Bachelor’s in biology, biochemistry, and philosophy. Following his time in Waco, he moved up to New York City to pursue a master’s degree in Bioethics from New York University. He then realized that he wanted to become a dentist and attended the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health where he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine and Master of Public Health degrees. Dr. K believes that dentistry provides the unique opportunity to treat a patient’s short term and long-term issues, while simultaneously cultivating a life-long connection with the patient. The doctor patient relationship is what drives him; he strives to create a space where the patient feels welcome and comfortable. As part of his efforts to treat people, Dr. Klintmalm looks forward to developing connections within the Austin community by helping lead projects on oral health education and overall wellness.
Dr. Autrine Loghmanian attended the University of Virginia where she received her Bachelor’s in Biochemistry. She went on to attend the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health where she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. Dr. Loghmanian attributes her passion for dentistry to her life-long love of art and working with her hands. She strives to provide the best personalized care for each of her patients, and hopes to encourage them to be more mindful of their oral health.
Dr. Brad Albertson was born and raised in Bettendorf, Iowa, along the Mississippi River. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Iowa and his dental education at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics. He was enticed by the ability to make a significant impact on the lives of his patients by helping them achieve an amazing smile, so he was naturally drawn to the field of orthodontics.
Dr. Jordan Jarrett received his undergrad degree from West Virginia University in Business Management. He then went on to earn his D.D.S from West Virginia University School of Dentistry.
Dr. Im was born in Seoul, South Korea and came to the United States when he was 10 years old. He spent his younger years in Coral Springs, FL until attending college at Emory University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Im then served in the U.S. Navy for five years, which included a year in General Practice Residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. The remaining time was spent serving as a General Dentist at Naval Hospital Pensacola. He has served countless military personnel over the years, and has found it highly rewarding to be able to make an immediate and positive difference to their wellbeing. He is happy to now be serving the greater Austin area and making long-term ties with his patients and the community.Dr. Im is also a member of Academy of General Dentistry, Korean American Dental Association and International Association of Dental Research.
