I was referred to Dr. Rishwain early today by my dentist because of the need for an emergency root canal. Dr. Rishwain and his staff performed this difficult procedure as effectively as I had hoped. I received excellent care and a positive outcome. read more

Best endodontist experience ever and i have had several. Two in past month with this practice. One very challenging front tooth with failed 50 year old root canal and later crown with a monster post he had to remove. 2 other endo's were reluctant and said the tooth was likely cracked (it was not) and would need extraction, but dr rishwain successfully retreated it. Excellent care, concern for patient comfort. Very professional staff. Hope i don't need to but would def drive the hour to return to this practice. read more

I doubt anyone looks forward to seeing an endontist. That said, the next time I need one, I'd go back here with no hesitation. Everyone is friendly, professional & clearly wants to help patients. Making appointments is easy with no long waits to be seen. The office & all their operations are state-of-the-art modern & spotless. Scope of work required & costs are clearly explained. Dr Rishwain also explains exactly what he's doing throughout the appointment & your comfort is a primary concern. In my situation, after starting the root canal (to repair one that was more than 20-years old), he realized the root was too cracked & the tooth couldn't be saved. I think it bothered him more than it bothered me. Highly recommend for your endodontic needs. read more

No neck stability No ear plugs Rattle my head asked for a break he said no Appeared to be in a rush Rude to his elderly assistant Didn't like I needed a bathroom break Tooth was bleeding Convinced he dud hit a nerve Snobby staff read more

I was in need of immediate treatment, on a Friday, due to an abscessed tooth. Dr. Rishwain got me in and did the exam, then told me I would need to have the tooth extracted because it had a root canal treatment in the past (which was long enough ago that I could not recall it, only the pain). His staff set me up for an immediate trip to Marin Oral Surgery, where I had the tooth pulled. I felt Dr. Rishwain and his staff did a great job, especially on a Friday, when my regular dentist was closed. read more

Dr. Rishwain is the consummate professional, and completed my root canal surgery in about 1.5 hours, with a blend of care and fine coordination with his assistant. They made the procedure - almost fun. Would strongly recommend. read more

Had my first and only root canal with Rishwain a year ago. I am still traumatized from the experience. It was awful and exactly why root canals are so feared. Rishwain had to give me numbing injections twice and he seemed annoyed that he had to do the second one. The second numbing shot was forcefully jammed into my jaw and it hurt even though I already had one round already. Things were quiet until 2/3 of the way through when they inject the stuff into the tooth roots. I hit the ceiling when he did the first one. Clearly i was not numb. He stopped, looked at me and said well I guess that didn't take. INSTEAD OF GIVING ME SOME MORE NUMBING DRUG, HE CONTINUED! Since this was my first root canal I didn't know that it would hurt again when he did the second part of the root of the tooth. And yes, when he did the second part, I hit the ceiling again but he continued like no big deal. He finally finished and I was too stunned to say anything but I went to my car and burst into tears vowing to never return. To make matters worse, my entire jaw was very sore for over a week. When i called the office to ask if this is normal, I was given the brush off and no suggestions of how to best handle this. Check cashed, we're done with you. Go away. So not only was Rishwain a jerk, his office staff was callous as well. I never had a fear of going to the dentist but now I do. I understand why people develop this fear and how deep their terror is because now I have it thanks to Rishwain. read more

Getting my very 1st root canal today at 11:30am...The consultation went amazingly great! I told the team & and Dr "How nervous I am". I actually feel great & not nervous at all. Staff very friendly & professional... Welcoming office with up to date equipment & very clean office read more

Great care at reception, exeptionally caring and professional staff. The Dr and his assistant Lisa were extraordinary, letting me know what was happening each step of the way, and managing any pain I might have felt very, very well. I'd very confidently recommend this practice. read more

How refreshing to work with a practitioner who assesses, explains treatment options, and gives comprehensive information regarding tooth injury and root canals. This is truly a seasoned practitioner who puts quality care before anything else. I appreciate that Dr. Rishwain spends the time to evaluate so carefully. read more

Forget what you say or think you "know" about root canals. Really, save your breath... I've had one 20 years ago and another as recently as yesterday with Dr. Rishwain, so I feel moderately qualified to spread some experienced fairy dust on behalf of this wonderful endodontic practice. End to end, from my initial phone inquiry all the way through my procedure-ending good-byes, each member of this team was truly exemplary (and my appointment was near the end of the day). Since I'm confident there are no Method Actors in the crew, I'll even take it a step further to say it was clear to me they also enjoyed working with each other. Imagine that! My procedure was an informative and friendly blend with much more than a side order of technical expertise. The orchestration and execution of the procedure itself couldn't have been more confidence-inspiring and I've got some dental "chair time" to back up that observation. The downside? I felt like I have new friends in the endodontic business whom I may never see again (knock on wood!)... read more

A dentist friend recommended Dr Rishwain when we wanted to get a second opinion on a tooth that was scheduled to be pulled and replaced with a implant. We were hopeful that a root canal might be a possible way to save the tooth. Dr Rishwain and his staff were brisk and efficient and made us feel both well informed and well taken care of. They did some initial scans and inspections and were able to get us in the following day for the procedure. The initial opening up of the tooth showed that it was a good candidate for the root canal to proceed, and it was quickly and proficiently finished up. Many thanks to Dr Rishwain and his kind and professional staff. read more

Dr. Rishwain, his assistants, and front office staff were great. Very friendly, professional, clear about costs and billing, and easy scheduling with follow-up reminders. I was pleasantly surprised at how efficient and fast they worked through my root canal. Really not much more discomfort than a teeth cleaning and about the same amount of time - Amazing! Dr. Rishwain even called the next day to check on me. I hope there's no need for future endodontic work, but I won't hesitate to return to Dr, Rishwain and the awesome office he runs. read more

I What is referred to Darron Rishwain From another dentist for a root canal. The office and staff was very friendly and professional. They made me feel very comfortable and relayed all information properly in advance. On the day of the surgery Everything went smooth, I really appreciate all his expertise, The pain was minimal passed the few shots in advance of the surgery. I was more than happy upon completed. Minimal pain when I got home. Upon wakening the gangsta I don't feel any pain at all. Thanks again for all your expertise and experience, I sincerely appreciate it! Rich read more

Wow! I need to apologize to Dr. Rishwain and his assistant for making the root canal procedure tougher than it needed to be. They were so patient as they dealt with my claustrophobia. I'm so embarrassed. They did an amazing job even though I made it more difficult. I'm such a dork. In the end they did a wonderful job. I'm so happy I chose them. I would too If I were you. Great Experience from beginning to end. Thank you Dr. Rishwain and Staff! read more

A Valentine's Day root canal? What? Yes! Dr. Rishwain game me the very best Valentine's Day gift! He saved my tooth and I am so very grateful! Dr. Rishwain is a master of his craft and the whole experience was as comfortable as possible. The office staff was awesome as well. Many thanks to all of you! read more

I went in today for a root canal during Covid and had an amazing experience! Dr. Darron and his team are experts and performed a quick, thorough, root canal for me within an hour. The office is completely clean, sanitized, and they also have air purifiers! Dr. Darron communicated everything step of the way of the procedure and made sure I was confident the entire time! I am truly grateful to be out of pain and know I was in the best of hands! Thank you so much! read more

Dr. Rishwain and his staff are absolutely fantastic! I returned to him in November after a long time to learn I need a particularly involved procedure. It was decided that I needed to commit to this within a month. But during that time, I had a family emergency as my mother was very ill. They were so gracious and understanding and simply said for me to let them know when I was ready. My mother passed away 3 weeks ago. It's been a rough month for me. When I called the receptionist, she was wonderful and Dr. Rishwain called me soon after. He was so very understanding and told me to simply take the time I need, removing all pressure from a very hectic schedule. He's not only a great doctor, but he and his staff are wonderfully compassionate and understanding. It's always an added bonus to find a business where everyone cares about you and will work with you! Update: had my extensive procedure, (a redo on an 11 yr old root canal) on Friday. This doctor is great!! He has a technique he learned from his father, a dentist that made even the shots of novocaine not even hurt! He used a microscope for the procedure. This meant he was able to detect any sign of any infection. It's a no brainer that this is the best way to go. This morning, this doctor personally called me in follow up to see how I was doing. What doctor does that these days!?! Proof that he's all about making patients comfortable!!! His office staff are so kind. The assistant to the procedure was so wonderful and caring. If you have to go to an endodontist, he is by far the best!! A happy (pain free) customer!! read more

I was sent to Dr. Rishwain by my dentist, who couldn't make up his mind whether or not I needed a root canal. I started by telling Dr. Rishwain my history and informed him that I had 4 healthy molars removed as a child for orthodontics, and this was a mistake (my primary dentist agrees). Dr. Rishwain peered into my mouth and said "I don't see any missing molars." I wondered briefly if he was blind or couldn't count, because I only have 24 teeth. Humans have 32 teeth. I'd had my wisdom teeth removed, which leaves 28, so I obviously had 4 additional teeth removed. Dr. Rishwain then unctuously said "You had 4 PRE-MOLARS removed." Excuuuuse me for not using the correct dental terminology! He then started doing the exact same tests for heat and cold that my dentist had done, which made me realize this appointment was a waste of time and I do blame my primary dentist for this. Dr. Rishwain then told me I have cracks in my molars (the ones that haven't been removed) and pulled out some sort of mallet and started hitting them. THAT'S certainly going to help the cracking! I then realized that I actually don't need a root canal, because I don't have an infection, and pain and sensitivity issues are subjective; doctors can't evaluate your discomfort; only you can. I was billed more than $300 for this appointment. If I had known I would be treated in a condescending way and subjected to someone hitting my teeth, I would not have made this appointment. I also had no idea it would cost more than $300 and was not told this in advance. read more

This here interweb is a dangerous thing. While it gives you access to all sorts of great things, it also gives you access to horrific information. Like what a root canal is. I'd never had one. I never wanted one. I'm from *that* side of the Atlantic, where we only see a medical professional when we absolutely have to. So when one of my teeth basically exploded on a seed, I knew I had to grace a dentist's chair for the first time in almost 15 years - and terror grew within my heart at the words - "You're gonna need a root canal, but I'm going to refer you to Marin Endodontics. That's pretty much all they do there, and they're the best in the business." So that night, I looked it up online. And had nightmares. Y'see, they start by drilling into the tooth. Then they scrape out all the pulp inside the tooth. Then they bust out the drill again to gain access to the nerves. Then they use these mad looking corn-cob holder looking thingies to scrape out said nerve, and file the inside of the nerve canals. In between each session of filing with these spiky things, bleach is shot into your mouth. Finally, they insert rubber cone thingies, and use spackle to build a temporary tooth until a permanent crown can be put in. Gulp. Alright, so let's get down to my experience. I'm terrified of needles, so the opening shots of novocaine weren't particularly enticing. But Dr. Cavender numbed my gums nicely with an anaesthetic gel, and said he'd be back in a few minutes. The gel worked a treat, I didn't feel the jabs, and told me to lay back. I fired up the ipod, closed my eyes, and blasted Kings of Leon (Holy Roller Novocaine, ironically!), and waited for the inevitable. Man, sucks for the guy next door - I can hear the drilling. Hear it? I can actually feel the vibrations! I shouldn't be thinking that though, same's going to be happening to me any second. Hmm, it's been a few minutes, and I can feel him poking around in there. Wonder when he's going to start the drilling and bring the pain? Oooh, love this song. Few more minutes, man he's really starting to drag this out. I'm dreading this - but at this point I wish he'd just get started so we could get it over with. C'mon, Doc - enough with the pushing against the tooth. You know it's the right one, you've taken your xrays, quit making sure it's still attached and get started already! Okay, he's putting something in there. Here it comes. Any minute now. Right, he's tapping me on the shoulder. Be strong. Be strong. It'll be over before you know it. Hmm, still tapping me on the shoulder - maybe he wants to reassure me. Better pop the earbuds out and see what he wants. "Alright Gary, all done!" What?! So yeah - the upshot of this review is that I went in terrified, and was on the receiving end of a root canal that was 100% painless. Even after the fact, when I was under the impression I'd have to be tanked on painkillers for a few days afterwards, he told me all I'd need was Advil. Heck, next morning, I didn't even need that - I felt absolutely fine. I don't know enough about dentistry to say if the root canal was technically perfect*, but I can say Dr. Cavender and his staff made a weenie like me feel comfortable and reassured, and turned the mother of all pain infested nightmares into a walk in the park. Out-friggin'-standing. * Update - my dentist described it as "A work of art"! read more

A 20-something year-old me had a botched root canal and crown done by a dentist that probably wasn't even a real dentist! Like other 20-something year-olds, I didn't bother to get it fixed because it was a now functioning tooth-like thing and I wasn't suffering extreme headaches regularly...AND because $ was better spent on things like clothes, shoes and happy hours. (Don't judge, you've all been there!) Fast forward 10-ish years. A responsible adult 30-something me is super lucky to have Dr. Darron Rishwain undo the botched root canal damage. Dr. D is extremely skillful, meticulous and attentive. I got the play-by-play description of exactly what was happening while it was happening. You cannot beat that. The entire staff was friendly and his assistant even gloated about how lucky she is to work for such a great guy. Moral of the story: only care for the teeth you wanna keep AND go see Dr. D if you would like to keep your teeth in need of a root canal. You're welcome people! read more

I went to Dr. Rishwain twice for retreatments of root canals (old root canals from other doctors), during the past two years. A retreatment is more complex than a primary root canal and takes skill, expertise AND advanced technology (experience with surgical operating microscope). While looking for the right endodontist, I found Dr. Rishwain's education and high tech equipment to be good indicators. He clearly explained the procedures, had an empathetic bedside manner, and performed the retreatments in an exemplary and professional manner. The first retreatment was successful and verified after one year. That retreatment saved my natural front tooth from being pulled. The second retreatment, on a molar, was just completed and also appears to be successful, hopefully again saving a natural tooth. Thank you to both Dr. Rishwain and his assistant, Lisa, for everything. read more

Marin Endodontics - Darron Rishwain, DDS - Surgical Microscope - Endodontists Near Me - San Rafael, California

I went to see Dr. Darron Rishwain on a referral from my dentist. I had a 5 minute consultation with him and scheduled my root canal for a week later. From the start I was made very comfortable. Dr. Rishwain explained the process to me and did a bang up job of making the entire process pain free. Actually, I haven't so much as popped an ibuprofen since the process took place. If you have the unfortunate situation of having to have a root canal or any endo work done, I highly recommend Marin Endodontics. It is very apparent they are professional, personable, and appreciate your business. read more

I had a great experience yesterday with Dr. Rishwain. Dental work is not fun and gives me anxiety. The assistant who worked with him was so sweet and patient with me. The numbing process before the treatment was almost painless. They both did a great job explaining what they were doing and kept reassuring me everything was going smoothly. Besides my face being numb afterwards from the anesthetic and slight soreness, I feel fine the day after. Also, the follow up call from Dr. Rishwain was much appreciated today. I'll definitely schedule with him with the need ever arises. Thank you! read more

I am in total agreement with all the other 5 Star reviews of Dr. Rishwain. His process of numbing me was perfect; I never saw nor felt the injection. During the operation with his very high tech equipment, there was not an iota of pain. None! It was so comfortable that I actually snoozed a bit. Post-Op there was a mild sensation 3 or 4 days out that Ibuprofen totally took care of and like others, I was surprised by a personal call from Dr. Rishwain checking in on me. How does it get any better than this? Chris H read more

Today I had my first root canal. I thought this was going to be an upsetting and traumatic experience, but from the moment I walked through the door at Marin Endodontics, I was made to feel so incredibly welcome and comfortable, that any and all apprehension disappeared. Dr. Darron Rishwain is not only technically great doctor, but he is also very personable. Never once did I question anything that was happening, because Dr. Rishwain and his staff were giving me a complete play-by-play. It was amazing. I highly recommend this office for all your Endodontic needs. Go. Do it. Oh, wait, the best part!! I got a follow up call later that day, from Dr. Rishwain himself, to see how I was feeling. I mean, seriously people, if that's not great service, I don't know what is! read more

I've had two root canals done by Dr. Rishwain, to whom I was referred by my dentist, Dr. Eliza Hyatt. Both procedures were surprisingly painless. I'm very sensitive, so I can't stress how important it was that Dr. Rishwain is... well, if there weren't diplomas on the wall, I would've thought his pain-free work was the result of magic :) His staff are also supportive and welcoming. Don't waste your time going to anybody else. read more

Follow up: It's been almost a year and my teeth are all happy! :) thank you Dr. Dudum Dr Dudum is EVERYTHING I ever wanted in a dentist. He is professional and caring, the office has awesome equipment, everyone is very nice, and for once I actually felt like the dentist working on me was A REAL DOCTOR! I had two root canals done at once and still need two more (my parents were terrible to me and my old dentist just plain ignored me, so my teeth are horrific and I'm only 24). I was out of there in about an hour and a half. I felt ZERO pain, and they often asked me how I was feeling and even UPDATED me on what was going on. He took x-rays after the procedure to make sure they were completely clean! I will go here as long as I live in California and will recommend this place to anyone I hear talk of dental work. THANK YOU! read more

I've had a lot of procedures (medical, dental, etc.), and while I've had some fantastic doctors, I've never felt compelled to write a thank you letter, review or go above/beyond a simple "thank you" at the conclusion of the procedures. Until now.... The service quality and attention I received from Dr. Darron Rishwain at Marin Endodontics, was impeccable. From my first interaction with his courteous staff, all the way through to the very end of the procedure (and every step in between) his professionalism, interpersonal skills and attention to detail was second to none. He is incredibly skilled in every regard. Without hesitation, I would recommend Dr. Rishwain and Marin Endodontics to anyone who needed a root canal. read more

Dr. Rishwain is such a compassionate person and he is skilled at what he does. His staff is very kind and welcoming as well. Root canals are a piece of cake with this team. Do yourself a favor and have Marin Endodontics perform your procedures. read more

Extremely comfortable and pain free visit! I've had traumatic experiences with dentists after needing a lot of work done 2 years ago. Because it was so expensive I ended up using wester dental. Big mistake! I've had teeth cleaning there that was more painful than a root canal at Marin Endontics. Comfortable office, professional staff and a very skilled Dr. Rishwain. It is well worth the price to get it right the first time rather than going back later to repair shoddy dental work like I'm doing now. I will recommend them highly to every I know! read more

Amazing! Absolutely incredible in every aspect. Dr. Rishwain took me in on the fly, when I had called in with extreme pain from a molar, even though my appointment was a few days out. After assessing my situation he offered to come in the following morning to do the root canal for me. WHICH WAS ON THE 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY!!! My anxiety quickly dissipated from the great care and treatment from Dr. Rishwain and his staff. I felt no pain or discomfort through the entire procedure. They followed up the next day with me to make sure I was o.k. I could not have felt better taken care of. Wow :) read more

I came for a consult on a Tuesday morning at 7:30. I was in and out in 20 mins. Easy to find, plenty of parking, no traffic. Every person I encountered had excellent customer service. The woman at the front office was warm and welcoming, the assistant was super informative and kind during her X-rays and the doctor even formally introduced himself and shook my hand. He explained what he was going to do before he did them. In my experiences, these bedside manners are routinely forgotten in dental offices. How refreshing. read more

Best experience I have had with a root canal. Dr. Rishwain has a very gentle touch. He is both personable and professional, and guides you through the the procedure so you know what's coming next. For me, it was quicker and more comfortable than I'd expected. His assistant was equally thorough and pleasant. His staff is efficient, friendly, and welcoming. My experience was that they all work together like a good team and I felt very taken care of. I highly recommend this office. read more

Dr. Rishwain, Darren is awesome! Wow such nice office staff. Janice is great. Root Canal? He is your guy!

I am writing this review as the BIGGEST dental phobic human being on the planet. I recently had to have TWO back to back root canals due to decay from old fillings in my far back molars. My Dentist recommended I see Dr. Darron Rishwain. To say I was too afraid to call him would be an understatement... I waited MONTHS before I called his office to make an appointment, even though I knew how important it was that I get this work done. Finally, I called and set up an appointment and went in for my consultation. When I went in to their office for the first time, I was greeted by the friendliest woman who quickly registered me. She had already gotten most of my insurance & background info from my dentist - which was a huge time saver. Their office was so professional and prepared. Dr. Rishwain quickly met with me, talked to me a bit, they took a couple of x-rays, and he told me the plan. I was frightened and he reassured me that he would make sure I was comfortable and that I would feel no pain. I have to say, I was not 100% convinced, but I did come back a few days later for procedure #1. I was given an anti anxiety medicine that I took an hour prior to my office visit... and it helped a little. When I arrived, I was again greeted with smiles and was immediatly swept into my dental chair. I was given details about what they were going to do and about the numbing medicine (not being able to get numb in the past is part of my phobia) and away we went. The procedure itself took maybe an hour. I never felt uncomfortable or an ounce of pain. Dr. Rishwain worked his magic and took very good care to make sure I was comfortable the entire time. I was nervous still... as I kept anticipating that the numbing medicine would eventually wear off and I would feel pain. But it never happened and it was over much faster than I thought! Dr. Rishwain had a gentle hand and a great manner about himself. I went back in the next day to get the other tooth taken care of and had the exact same experience. Of course, I hope I never have to ever see an endodontist again... but if I do, it is nice to know he is in Marin. read more

A top notch experience from the time you walk in for the consultation to the time you leave post procedure. His staff are friendly and helpful. He is a total technician during the procedure all while being an excellent communicator. He even checked in on a Friday evening to see how I was doing. Lastly, when my insurance payment left a credit balance on my account, they sent me a check in the mail. That is what I call making lemonade out of lemons.... read more

I did not take time to write a review after Dr. Rishwain did a root canal for me last September (2019), but decided to now, as he was so helpful to me this week. The root canal went very well, by the way, and his pleasant manner and concern for a new patient certainly contributed. This week, during the Coronavirus "shelter in place" in Marin, I developed a serious infection in a tooth that has had much treatment in the past. I knew I probably needed to go the route of an implant. I called Dr. Rishwain's office for advice. Although most businesses are not open, he was paged and called me back very quickly. Although he does not do the kind of oral surgery I need, he took the time to locate a highly rated referral for me who is working despite the virus. He also let me email X-rays to him, which he forwarded to the oral surgeon. Along the way he was kind, supportive and very, very helpful at a time when it is frightening to have a health emergency. What a special practitioner. I recommend him very highly. read more

If your interested in taking lemons and turning them into lemonade, come here! The doctor and his staff are top notch. If you're in the need of a root canal, there should be no other doctor on your mind. Thank you Dr. Rishwain! read more

I was fortunate enough to have checked through Yelp on reviews for an endodontic surgeon. I sadly had severe tooth pain in Paris during my honeymoon and called them from their landline and I was their first patient on Monday. The office of Dr. Rishwain as well as the doctor himself were nothing short of spectacular. They were incredibly empathetic. I was actually shocked after he evaluated me that he would see me at the end of the day (probably pushing his day later than normal). The end result? MUCH NEEDED RELIEF! He and the assistant during the procedure kept asking me if I was in any pain because I was shaking uncontrollably as I had experienced immense pain from that damned molar tooth. Thank you, Dr. Rishwain! read more