My regular dentist suggested that I see Dr. Nguyen for a dreaded ROOT CANAL. After getting a 3D scanner image of the problem decay and examining how close it was to a nerve, we agreed to proceed. In total, the procedure lasted about 1.5 hr and to be honest, it was uneventful. This was my first root canal and I am assuming not my last since I'm a pensioner. If ever I need a future root canal, I would definitely return to Dr. Nguyen. Paid 100% on my credit card since I'm no longer covered by a dental plan; they gave me a waiver on the consultation fee and even a percentage discount and I didn't even request the savings. read more

Dr. Nguyen and his assistants, Kay (sp?) and Pauline, are very caring, thorough, and attentive. I appreciate the on-site 3D scanner's convenience and in-network with my insurance. read more

I have to join the chorus here -- five stars for a root canal?!? I was referred to check on a potential problem. His staff got me in right away and they proceeded to clearly explain, in detail, every step of what would happen. We looked at x-rays, he explained what it looked like was happening, then gave me a choice to start now or come back. Once we agreed to move forward, staff clearly outlined all costs and insurance so there were no surprises. The dreaded procedure was much less stressful than anticipated; I even went back to work that afternoon. However, just as he warned the next few days were rough. My follow up final procedure was today, about three weeks later. Again, no discomfort and genuinely not unpleasant experience. Doctor advised we should do a follow up in six months - no charge - so I got that set up. If you have to have a dreaded root canal procedure, this is the guy you want to see. read more

I Went to Dr. Nguyen today for my first root canal and he made it as comfortable as possible. I felt like the worst patient ever having to take breaks when my jaw was getting sore (because he and his team would have to re-set up each time). Regardless, he answered every question in great detail, full transparency for costs/procedure and his staff was very attentive. Overall the experience was much better than I anticipated. Highly recommend. read more

Never thought I'd give a root canal 5 stars but I guess there's a first for everything! Coming from someone who despises dental work, I can honestly say the root canal experience with Dr. Nguyen was really not as scary as I thought. He was very patient with me and answered all my questions before and after the procedure. I didn't feel anything at all throughout the whole root canal and was in and out of there within 2 hours. His staff is also great! It's never good news to find out you have to get a root canal, but I can confidently say going to Dr. Nguyen will make it as easy as possible. read more

Dr. Nguyen and his team is excellent - the office is efficient, up to date in technology, and proactive in regards to billing and appointments. This was by far the most pleasant root canal experience I've ever had. Dr. Nguyen is also very patient, detail oriented, and willing to explain any questions that you may have and extremely polite. Would highly recommend read more

Yes! What an endodontist! I avoided my last dentist for a year because of a botched crown that never stopped causing me pain. Dr Nguyen is all the great things others have mentioned: calm, kind, patient, skilled... I had insane anxiety about having the procedure done. Fortunately, they offer nitrous oxide, and did a great job getting me to just the right place to make the procedure go smoothly. The numbing was great, and it was over much sooner than anticipated. I wish I had gone to him a year ago! It's only been a few hours since I had it done, and there's just a little residual pain from the injection, but that's to be expected. His office manager, Pauline, and his assistant (I don't know her name) were both also very kind, and on top of their respective games. Thank you two, too! I hope I don't need a root canal again, but if I do, there's no one but Dr. Nguyen. read more

Dr. Nguyen is patient, kind and thorough. He was recommend to me by my dentist for my first (and hopefully only) root canal treatment. My sincere thanks to Dr. Nguyen for a very positive experience. read more

Had a second opinion (actually 3rd opinion) here and Dr. Nguyen was fabulous!! I've never seen such an honest Endodontist before. I understood his explanations and I left his office with a smile. Thank you Dr. Nguyen and his secretary Kathy! Parking garage in building: $6/hr read more

I was scheduled for a root canal with Dr. Nguyen, at the advice of my dentist. I arrived to Dr. Nguyen's tidy, tranquil office and the staff was efficient and running on time. His assistant took a more detailed set of xrays than the dentist's office was able to do. Dr. Nguyen spent time talking with me and reviewing these high-def xrays in detail. He concluded that the tooth in question was cracked so severely, it probably would not last more than a year or two after a root canal--and the root canal might even fail right from the start. He instead advised me to get the tooth extracted by an oral surgeon. Given that the time was already blocked and I was fully prepared for the procedure, I was so impressed that Dr. Nguyen was honest with me, and recommended against me receiving a procedure that would have cost me much more and would have required a crown from my dentist as well. So impressed with the training of his staff, his clear and compassionate way of explaining everything, and his integrity. read more

I HATE dentists...i hate having my teeth picked and scratched....so of course i would end up needing a root canal. Lucky for me, i was sent here by a dentist near my job. First off, the staff is super SUPER nice...i have worked in medical offices for about 15 years so i have high expectations about the way I am treated in offices....his staff is top notch! Secondly, this was as close to pain free as you can get...If you are afraid of pain and thats whats stopping you from getting a root canal...rest assured you are in good hands. I also loved how polite he is to his staff...that says a LOT about his character. Thirdly: He has REALLY pretty eyes...not bad to look at as your are laying flat on your back with your mouth wide open! Extra Kudos for his assistant ( I forgot her name, so sorry!) It was really warm during the procedure..she cranked up the AC for me and even brought in a second fan to cool me down...now that is customer service. read more

I wasn't sure I was going to like this place. It is in an architectural relic of a professional building on Sutter Street, and I prefer to get my Medical procedures in a more "modern" environment. Well, you can't always get what you want, but the service was friendly, the Root Canal and follow-up were done in a timely professional manner and my tooth is not killing me anymore. Sold! Thank you Dr. Nguyen. read more

There are no words to describe how grateful I am to Dr. Brian Nguyen for coming in to work during his holiday break to relieve my pain and treat my dental emergency. His attention to detail & his dedication to excellence is unmatched. He is a very thorough and caring endodontist. Anyone suffering with a dental emergency or in need of a root canal should call Dr. Nguyen's office immediately! read more

Wow.. where do I start? The overall feeling when I think of Dr. Nguyen and his staff is just endearing. He is the epitome of the word professional. His staff are so kind and soft spoken. The process from A to Z on my root canal was such a positive experience, I am still in awe. The office is shared with another doctor... so it is not all the bells and whistles, but the people at this office are truly what makes this place special. I was referred by Dr. Itani to see Dr. Nguyen to pinpoint the location of the pain in my mouth and how "deep" it was. Dr. Itani circled a general area to see if Dr. Nguyen could "find" it. This was some good humor between the two.... and Dr.Nguyen accepted the challenge. Upon meeting me, he first explained the series of tests he was going to perform. He felt like a teacher explaining the process of the root canal and how it related to the crown. He answered all my questions and we began the tests. I tell you, I felt like a student who was respected for wanting to understand the process. Initially, the pain was a mystery at first, I couldn't really tell which tooth or in fact if it was top or bottom. After the first couple tests, we agreed it was the bottom, but it was hard to replicate my eating experience.... but as luck would have it, his last test hit it perfectly. (Ooh the pain). What is remarkable is that Dr. Nguyen advised to continue with the temp crown and if the pain lessened that a root canal would not be necessary, only if it increased or did not get better. He said he'd send the findings to Dr. Itani and to let him know in a week or so what I wanted to do. Have you ever heard of this??? (The decision up to the patient and no pressure?) AND he did not charge me for this consultation. WOW. I was so impressed. I felt compelled to thank him for his wonderful tone, explanations and bedside manner. After a few weeks, I determined a root canal was absolutely necessary because the pain got a lot worse. I scheduled the appointment, he saw me a week later and the whole procedure was just as thorough as the consultation. The irony is that I had a sinus infection, on antibiotics, running late and Dr. Nguyen and his office did not make me feel worse (his assistant even offered me a blanket to feel more cozy =). Moreover, I had issues getting the tooth numb, lots and lots of shots that he expressed his "amazement" hahaha. After an hour of trying to get the tooth numb he did his "last ditch" effort and it worked! At that point we were so far into the procedure he asked ME if I would be willing to see it through and stay longer. I felt bad for taking so much time and at this point probably running into another's patient time, but all were so understanding (helped he got a late cancelation too), the stars aligned and the root canal was complete. He took x rays and showed me pictures of the final result that he seemed very pleased with. Because the numbing process took so long, I had more inflammation around the tooth. He told me to wait a bit longer for it to heal and get the permanent crown placed, so that is what I did. (The temp had fallen out again, but the root canal went so well, I no longer had any pain!) Upon leaving the office, Angelina (?) told me that if I needed a follow up it would be included. WOW. Not only that, but because I was traveling out of state, they gave me their off-hours number. I have never felt so looked after and based on other reviews, it is his standard. The permanent crown is in place now and I am as good as new. If you are in need of a root canal, look no further. Dr. Brian Nguyen and his staff are polite, classy, no pressure and soooo helpful. I highly recommend them for the work that needs to be done. read more

I have had numerous root canals and by far Dr. Nguyen is the best in all areas. He gives you honest feedback about your options, about the procedure, and about what you can expect. He is gentle, considerate, and thorough. I have NEVER had such painless injections! Top recommendations for Dr. Nguyen. If you need an endodontist don't look any farther. read more

While I hope you never need his services, if or when you do, Dr. Brian Nguyen is the best! He and his staff were kind enough to book me on very short notice for a very sore and infected tooth that required an immediate root canal to save the tooth. They not only did that, but they kept me informed all along the way, and as he promised, Dr. Nguyen followed up with a phone call to make sure all was OK two days later. I just finished the second half of the root canal and my co-workers were amazed how unaffected I was and they weren't able to tell I just had a major procedure done. Thank you Dr. Nguyen. Always nice to have a great endodontist to go to. read more

Dr Nguyen was highly recommended by my regular dentist, whom I respect enormously; for my first root canal. The whole idea of root canal was a bit scary; Brian made me feel instantly comfortable. Great staff and office setting. He was very thorough and explained everything carefully. It was two sessions and I felt no pain in the evenings after. He called me both times in the evening to see how I was doing. I couldn't have been more pleased. I noticed how kind he was to his staff...this is always a good sign to me. read more

I came to Dr. Nguyen in 2016, but I'm writing this review now because I've recently needed extensive dental work and I'm reminded how kind he was to me. I tried to see him again for a second opinion but he was booked and busy (as he should be!) and I could not wait. If I end up needing another root canal I will for sure see him again. I came to Dr. Nguyen for a second opinion after having a horrific root canal done at another dentist and being told I needed another one. I was very shaken up by the treatment I received at the other dentist, and everyone in this office was soooo kind to me, truly above and beyond. The front desk was incredible and did a lot of insurance billing gymnastics to work with me and my financial situation. The dental assistant literally held my hand whenever I looked scared or anxious, and Dr. Nguyen himself was sooo gentle and encouraging and did everything in his power to make sure I was as comfortable as possible. I cannot even explain how cared for I felt during the procedure, it was beyond a good bedside manner. It was honestly therapeutic to be treated so kindly after such a terrible experience elsewhere. You can tell he just has a good heart, good ethics, and is good at what he does ( no pain, no complications, quick and clean work). He was also very honest with me and confirmed that a root canal was not necessary and gave me a deep filling instead. After being conned into expensive procedures that I did not need, it was a relief to get some honesty and respect. read more

Very informative. I was referred to Dr. Nguyen from my dentist because of an old root canal issue I have. He was very patient in explaining what issues he sees in the root canal that was done on me more than 10 years ago. There's gap in the root canal area, which is possible that there's cavity in the root canal itself. Even though this visit is only a consultation Dr. Nguyen was very patient in explaining what my options are which is have my dentist open up the crown n see what is going on, and if there's a crack in the crown that caused the infection or if the infection is from the root canal. In addition to also see a periodontics to see the whole situation and see if implant is possible or will I need to just have work done again for the root canal. Long story short he said getting an implant would be less of a headache down the road but it depends if I have enough bone for the implant because it's a frontal tooth. read more

Root canal. How can I give 5 stars for root canal? Well, I have to be real, Dr. Nguyen is as good as it gets. He spent time during the consultation giving me a range of options. He was clear and respectful. During the procedure itself, he was extremely gentle from the start (with the anesthesia) all the way through to the end. His staff was also really caring - and funny in a way that helped take my mind off things. I did not feel any pain or discomfort during the procedure and was able to resume my normal schedule immediately after he finished. He even managed to get the whole thing done in one visit. In short, if you think you might need a root canal, don't hesitate to see Dr. Nguyen. read more

Top notch dentist ! Very gentle and personable. State of the art equipment . You cannot go wrong with Dr.Nguyen if you need root canal treatment. read more

Dr. Nguyen and his assistant Kay are the very best! My wonderful dentist of many years referred me to Dr. Nguyen for a root canal and he kindly jammed me in to his busy schedule and everything went flawlessly. The technology, the skill level, the care and kindness in follow-up were all exemplary. read more

Let me first start off my saying that for so long I've had major anxiety about dental work. I've been to countless dentists and have never felt relaxed about going in for treatment. Then I met Dr. Nguyen. Not only does he have the most calming demeanor of any dentist I've met but his level of expertise is exceptional. I feel virtually no pain during his procedures or after. My anxiety when thinking about going in for dental treatment has all but disappeared. His staff is top-notch as well. They are considerate, sweet, and try to work out plans that work for your current financial situation. More service-based businesses should model their practices after Dr. Nguyen's. read more

Great bedside manner. Dr. N's care during my root canal made me feel that he was taking his time to make sure he did it right. He even explained a few things to me along the way to make me comfortable. Staff kind, helpful, and professional. Offered a free checkup six months later to be sure my root canal was in good shape. This was my fifth root canal by three different doctors, and Dr. Nguyen was my favorite. read more

Very friendly and helpful staff. Although my visit was a mere consultation, I trust you will be in good hands with Dr Nguyen. Should definitely visit this office if ever in need of a consultation or root canal in San Francisco! read more

My dentist referred me to Dr. Nguyen for a root canal. After examining me said he wanted to confer with my dentist before proceeding. 12 days later I developed an abscess above the tooth and my dentist said he never heard from Dr. Nguyen. That was extremely negligent and my current situation could have been avoided, as was the $85.00 consultation fee. read more