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Dr. Elena Zau, DDS

Dentist

Dr. Elena Consuela Zau is a highly respected and experienced physician, having been in practice for nearly two decades. Her career in medicine began in 2001 when she graduated with her Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree. Dr. Zau has dedicated her life to delivering compassionate care. She is determined to enhance her patients’ quality of life, providing high quality, individualized care in order to ensureoo the most optimal results. With a passion for her work, Dr. Zau is noted for her expertise in dental check-up, crowns, veneers, root canals, fillings, teeth cleaning and extractions.

Dr. Zau keeps current with the newest developments, guidelines, and procedures in her field by. Her meticulous approach to patient care, coupled with her dedication to her work, and contributions in her field makes Dr. Elena Consuela Zau, DDS a very worthy winner of a 2018 Top Doctor Award.
Dr. Elena Zau, DDS
  • Pasadena, CA
  • Accepting new patients

Is root canal the only way to treat a tooth cavity?

Dear patient, When the cavity is too big and very close to the nerve, the right treatment is to have a root canal done. If it's not that close to the nerve, we can try some READ MORE
Dear patient,

When the cavity is too big and very close to the nerve, the right treatment is to have a root canal done. If it's not that close to the nerve, we can try some medication as a base, a permanent filling, and observe the tooth. If the pain comes back, then that tooth really needs a root canal.
I hope I made it clear.

Sincerely,

Dr. Zau