University of Michigan-trained endodontist Dr. Damon Westwood has operated his specialty root canal practice at 1915 Hornblend St in Pacific Beach, 92109, since 2001. He earned his dental degree from the University of Southern California in 1998 before completing his endodontic residency at Michigan, where he also obtained a license to administer intravenous sedation. That IV sedation credential distinguishes his practice from most endodontic offices in San Diego, making him a sought-after provider for patients with extreme dental anxiety, claustrophobia, or severe gag reflexes. Neighboring general dentists such as Vaida Avery, DDS regularly refer patients to Dr. Westwood for complex root canal cases and endodontic retreatments. The Hornblend Street office is equipped with 3D cone-beam computed tomography imaging and digital radiography, and all procedures are performed under surgical microscopes for precision. Patients arriving for appointments are greeted by a courtyard with palm trees, bamboo, and a large water fountain, and the treatment rooms feature ceiling-mounted televisions to help ease nerves. The practice maintains a private parking lot behind the building with easy access off the Interstate 5 freeway. Patients often stop for a meal at Pacific Beach AleHouse on Garnet Avenue after their procedure, less than a five-minute drive away. Dr. Westwood is a member of the American Association of Endodontists and accepts most major dental insurance plans.