I think we can all agree there's about a million things we'd rather be doing than having a root canal. HOWEVER... if it needs to be done, Ellis Endodontics is a great place to go. Each time I have been to the office I was taken in right at my appointment time (which rarely happens with most doctors and dentists). The office is clean and quiet. Specifically Dr. Nakata and his assistant, Christy, are awesome. Very efficient and calming, and they explain the steps in a way that I could understand. A+++! read more

Amazing doctor and wonderful team. I had two emergency cases within a year. They were very quick to respond to help and relieve my pain. Unbelievable for me, but the first time they saved my inlay, and the second time the crown. Everything stayed there and my roots were filled and the infection stopped. No pain! I recommend them to anyone who has a root canal problem. Thank you! read more

I was recently recommended to see Dr. Nakata after a prolonged absence from seeing the dentist and a root canal diagnosis. Nervous doesn't begin to cut it. I was absolutely terrified. Dr. Nakata and his staff made me feel so comfortable and welcome in the office. As far as the procedure, albeit long, it was 100% pain free. While I hope we don't have to cross paths anytime soon, should I ever need another root canal done I will be here without question. Thank you again Dr. Nakata and staff. read more

I was referred to Dr. Nakata to finish up a root canal. I am very pleased with my services and the the professional and kind treatment from him and his staff. My root canal was not an easy one but Dr. Nakata worked at it until he was done. I was at ease and very comfortable even though I was in some pain. Thanks again for the wonderful services and if I ever need to come back I will not hesitate to do so. read more

Great doctor and staff. Dr. Nakata did a great job with my root canal. Surprisingly enough, I didn't have the usual soreness and pain afterwards. He worked on it till it was complete. Very professional and competent. Lia in the front office was very helpful too. Thank you!!! read more

Had my very first root canal done a couple of years ago by Dr. Kyomen. She is quite pleasant and personable (and attractive as well). Her hygienist, Doris, explained things in great detail and was also very nice. Can't really tell you if the cost was reasonable because I don't know what other endodontists charge. Seemed kind of expensive (over $900 for one tooth), but the procedure for a root canal is fairly labor intensive (almost 2 hours). I was surprised how her fingers were able to hold up from all of that scrubbing. Most importantly, there was absolutely no pain. I've always heard horror stories about how bad root canals were, but I've had cavities filled that were more painful than what I went through this morning (I grew up going to a dentist that never used Novacaine, but that's another story). I had the foresight to bring along some ibuprofen to take right after the procedure, so I'd be ready for when the anesthetic wore off. The most uncomfortable part of the procedure was learning how to swallow with my mouth propped open, but I guess that's a situation that's common with all root canals. One negative that I'll mention is that I noticed a pair of radio headphones on a hook mounted on the wall, but they weren't offered to me. Didn't really matter, because I had brought my own MP3 player, which I used to help to pass the time. read more

I've had 2 root canals done here by Dr. Nakata and I have absolutely ZERO complaints or pain as a result!!! I've heard so many stories of people who have had pain during and after root canals... The first time I stepped into the office, I immediately felt relaxed... it's so nice and peaceful in the office... and NO paperwork!!! Everything is done electronically... I don't know the name of the girl at the front (she's the one with glasses) but she is so very nice and friendly... Dr. Nakata's assistant Angie is the BEST!!! (I really hope that's her name lol... she's Filipina) and Leia (who handled the billing for me) is great also... the entire office is the best! Dr. Nakata is very thorough and explains everything before and as well as during the procedure... He always makes sure you are comfortable and not experiencing any pain at all... If I ever need any more work done (crossing my fingers I don't! lol), I will definitely come back here... read more

Dr. Nakata has amazing bedside manners, I was in tears at 11 at night on a Saturday out of state even, he was able to get antibiotics to me within the hour. He is very good at explaining things and his whole staff is such a pleasure to work with, not one stuck up soul in this outfit. Beautiful office to go with such a beautiful staff=) I definitely would recommend them to all my friends=) read more

I was referred to Dr Todd Nakata for root canal. On the day of my appointment I was greeted warmly by Sherry. I was a nervous wreck but Dr Nakata and his assistant Christine were awesome!! I didn't feel poking or in any pain during and after my procedure. They're very tentative to my needs. Thank you so much for taking such great care of me. read more

My regular dentist sent me to Dr. Nakata for a root canal treatment. It was too far back in my mouth - Dr. Nakata specializes in Endodontics. In a word AWESOME! Professional, fast, REALLY REALLY great dentist. No pain or issues after the treatment either. I highly recommend to anyone! read more

I can't say enough good things about this Doctor & his staff. They ROCK!!! If you ever need a root canal done, and you're in the South Bay area, this is the place to go. Dr. Nakata and his staff are wonderful. They are so kind and always concerned about your dental needs. Their office is ALWAYS clean and well kept. Thank you Dr. Nakata for being the best in your business. read more

So, I go into a new Dentist on a Tuesday morning because I had a throbbing toothache. The Dentist says, you need a Root Canal, (awesome) Go see Ellis Endodontics right now. I drive over, meet Dr. Nakata, he pokes around my teeth, and says, Yep, you need a Root Canal. I sign the paperwork, and 2hrs later, walk out with a novacaine grin. His office followed up with me, unsolicited, 3 or 4 times to make sure I was OK. I would not recommend a Root Canal to anyone, (the procedure was painless but the aftermath was unbearable,) but if you have to have one, go see Dr. Nakata at Ellis Endodontics. He was great. read more

I took an hour PTO to make it to the appointment for the consultation at 3:30 because the receptionist Reina told me the latest appointment time is 3:30 on any given date. I arrived at 3:25 and as I was waiting in the waiting area, I overheard the other receptionist's phone conversation with another customer. She asked the customer if she could make it to the consultation at 4:15 that very same day. If someone would have told me the latest consultation time is 4:15 not 3:30, I wouldn't have to take an hour PTO. I didn't ask for a specific date when I made the appointment. I simply asked when is the latest time I can come for the consultation. I have no problem taking time off for the actual procedure at all, but for a short consultation, I think I shouldn't have to flex my time from work especially they could have easily accommodated, and I could have come any of the week days after 4. For the consultation, Dr. Nakata was very professional and explained in details to me what needs to be done for my teeth and the procedure. The other receptionist gave me the estimate for my co-pay, and explained to me my insurance coverage. I was pleased with the consultation with Dr. Nakata and the other staff. read more

I had waited 3 months! Till the discomfort got the best of me. I saw my regular dentist and was a lil upset he told me to go to Dr. Nakata due to possibly needing a root canal. Dr. Nakata is a very knowledgeable expert at what he does. I've had other root canals & didn't have the same experience from the minute I walked in. Ellis Endodontics has the best dental assistants they know how to treat patients with care &waste no time!The front desk personnel are very warm & welcoming that in itself is hard to find sometimes. The office is super clean and up to date! I cant even comment on wait time because there was none;D absolutely happy!! The best Place to get a root-canal, haha! It's very professional, new aged & welcoming they appreciate their patients;)Dr. Nakata is the Best in the world!! read more

Had my first root canal this past Friday and needless to say I was beyond nervous, but thanks to Dr. Nakata and his staff they made the process completely pain free and made me as comfortable as possible. It was obvious as soon as I walked in I was nervous but they explained the procedure to me, answered all my questions and most importantly put me at ease. He was swift but not rushed and checked in from time to time to make sure I was numb and in no sort of pain. I had my ear phones in at points was even laughing (I was listening to a comedy special on Youtube for distraction). About an hour and 45 minutes later I was walking out relieved and in no pain. Today Dr. Nakata even called and checked on me himself. It's those type of things that truly stand out. Thank You to Dr. Nakata and his assistant (Lindsey? Sorry if I got it wrong!) for making my experience as easy and pain free as you did. I hope I never have to come back lol but if I do I know I'll be in good hands! read more

I was referred to Ellis Endodontics by my dentist to investigate the cause of pain in one of my molars. Turned out I needed a root canal and I was dreading it due to a previous nightmare experience with a root canal several years ago. Dr Nakata and staff were exceptional and I knew I was in good hands immediately. As luck would have it, after the root canal was performed, I was still experiencing pain in the tooth next to it (but the one they worked on was fine). That tooth had a root canal and a retreatment on it years ago. Dr Nakata patiently tested the tooth several times before attempting to go in. It was technically an impossibility that I was feeling pain in a tooth that had the nerves removed but he took the time to get to the root of the issue and did not brush me off as many other dentists would. Sure enough, there was a nerve left in the tooth (yes, after a root canal and retreatment performed by another endodontist). They accommodated me by doing the root canal immediately. The nerve was curved, extremely thin and complicated but Dr. Nakata did not give up and spent a long time cleaning and treating it. In addition to all this, they adjusted the pricing since it was not a full root canal and were very transparent that they were not sure what the outcome would be since it was the third time the tooth had been worked on. Fast forward two weeks and I am finally pain free and have not been fully pain free on that tooth for several years. So, after having two root canals within a 10 day timeframe, I can honestly say I was blown away by the level of professionalism, transparency, compassion and overall technique. Dr Nakata even called me personally to ask how I was doing after the second root canal. I always try to provide feedback when someone goes above and beyond and I feel compelled to do this for the team at Ellis Endodontics. From the front desk to the dental hygienists (thank you Agnes for making me feel so comfortable!) I am very grateful to have been sent here for my problematic molars. Don't think twice about going somewhere else. I drove all the way from Glendale and I don't regret it one bit. Thank you! read more

I am so happy I came here instead of another place I was refereed to. No one wants to go to any type of medical dealing with your teeth, however, I needed dental help in a hurry and it dawned on my that if I use Yelp! to find good food, maybe Yelpers! could lead me to a reputable dentist. OMG! They can! The facility and the staff are absolutely accommodating. I especially enjoyed the paperless office (thumbs up). I will most definitely come back here for my future dental needs. What they couldn't help me with, they referred me out to another dentist. It was a good referral. Thank you for all your help, expertise and really knowing you profession. I am definitely recommending this office to everyone I know. read more

I was one of those people who had horror stories of painful root canals. I've had more than 2 in the past. Those experiences were so horrible that I avoided going to the dentist for over 11 years. Thus leading me to my many dental problems today. I walked in and was greeted by the friendly front desk. The whole office looks like a fancy Vegas hotel. Dr. Nakata and his assistant, Agnes, worked on my root canal. I was so tense and nervous but they made sure that I was in ZERO pain before starting. I would seriously recommend them to anyone and everyone. I'm the biggest baby when it comes to dental work. Giving birth, shots, tattoos, eye surgery, stitches, all those I can handle. But, dental work is my kryptonite. I didn't even feel the anesthesia needle and from past experience, that's the part I hate the most. The staff here are so caring and gentle. Thank you again, Ellis Endodontics! read more

I had an excellent experience with Dr. Nakata. He explains every detail in a way that I can easily understand. He provided me with the information that I needed to resolve my dental issue. Registration, on line, prior to the appointment allowed me to save time. There was no waiting to get in to an exam room. Every step was explained, in detail, before it was done. I did not have to wait at all before Dr. Nakata came in. Reina was very helpful and pleasant at the reception desk. The entire experience made a stressful situation so much easier. I know I received the best medical care possible from Dr. Nakata and his staff. I highly recommend Ellis Endodontics. Marilyn Boge read more

I was referred to Ellis Endo by Dr Lew and was treated by Dr Nakata and Christy for a root canal. What a team! Efficient and caring! They explained every step of the process and kept me informed and comfortable, as much as one can be during a root canal process , and saved my tooth! Thank you Dr. Nakata and Christy, you guys are the best! You won't go wrong with this professional and outstanding organization. read more

I was referred to Ellis Endo by my colleague and was able to get an appointment fairly quickly. Dr. Nakata was amazing and had excellent bedside manners. He patiently explained what my options were and gave me very good advice. His staff is also very courteous, especially the front desk (thanks Rena!) read more

I had a great experience. Didn't have to wait, I was taken in at my appointed time. Staff is very friendly, calming and efficient. Dr. Nakata was awesome-my treatment/surgery was virtually pain free. It was a very relaxed atmosphere and beautiful office. read more

I needed an emergency root canal and they got me right in. Office is clean and staff is friendly. Dr. Nakata explained everything clearly and completely. I will highly recommend Ellis to my friends and family. read more

Their clinic is very nice, very clean, comfortable & even relaxing with convenient parking. Leah, the nice lady in front & Pam, the wonderful dental assistant , were all very warm, friendly & extremely helpful. Moreover, the dentist who took care of me was Dr. Sharon Kyomen - Dr. Sharon Kyomen has seen & taken care of me several times. One instance I that Impressed me was when I was referred to her for a root canal procedure. After doing some tests & a thorough examination, she explained to me that there was really no need for me to go through a root canal procedure at that time. It occurred to me that she could have just gone ahead, did it & get paid. But that was not the case because with the tiimes that I had seen Dr Kyomen, I feel that she is kind hearted, caring and gentle. She talks to her patients & explains what is going on & what she needs to do to take care of the problem. More importantly, Dr. Kyomen is great with what she does and really takes care of her patients with great care. Thank you Dr. Sharon Kyomen. read more

Dr. Nakata is fantastic! He and his staff were extremely professional, polite, timely, and thorough. I highly recommend Dr. Nakata to any others wanting a completely painless root canal procedure. Trust me, don't worry about anything... Totally painless and comfortable! Thanks Dr. Nakata and Pam! I feel great! read more

usually people fear going to these types of appoinments...but after wakening up with HORRIFIC pain from a tooth/nerve gone dead, my appointment couldnt come soon eneough. The staff is AMAZING, very understanding and very accomodating. I was seen that same day. Unfortunetly, my teeth are something I have always struggled with, but it is so wonderful to know that offices like these exist. I have seen both Dr. Nakata and Dr. Kyomen, both (the least to say) are in my opinion some of the best! Felt little or no discomfort. i hope I dont have any issues with my teeth anytime soon, but if I do I feel happy i have them to count on! THANKS GUYS, no more pain! Carmen S. read more

While a root canal is not something to look forward, Dr. Sharon Kyomen is absolutely the best in her field and makes every effort to minimize pain or discomfort. The medical office is state-of-the-art and the office staff terrific. Her professional skills are outstanding and is very thorough plus she takes the time to explain the procedure both in advance and as she is working. I value Dr. Kyomen as a "10" on a scale of 1 to 10! read more

I can't say enough GREAT things about this office and Dr Nakata in particular. I've had LOTS of dental work over the years (due to a car accident decades ago). The compassion in addition to the excellent work blows me away each time I go. This past time he even referred me to someone else to see if there was any way the tooth could be saved. Even the office itself is calming. The care and attention are wonderful. read more

Dr. Todd Nakata is amazingly competent and confident. Because of reconstructive surgery decades ago, it is very difficult to work in my mouth. I have had 6 root canals with him and have experienced little, if any, discomfort and have always had successful outcomes. He is able to anesthesize me without even the injection hurting. Very unusual in my experience. His office is technologically advanced and I think that one of the reasons the outcome is so positive is that he uses a computer-generated microscope to place the canal filling material so precisely. His assistant, Pam, is very calming and competent, as well. I just had another root canal yesterday, came home and resumed my usual routine. I am extremely grateful for his skill. Claudia McCulloch, Ph.D. read more

I was referred out by my General Dentist (GD) to a root canal specialist. I found Ellis Endo through my dental insurance. I went to their office on March 8th for a consultation. I must admit I was very nervous because my GD was not able to get my lower molar numb for the root canal. I had a terrible experience I felt the entire thing. My GD stopped working on the tooth and placed a temporary filling on that tooth. During the consultation I was greeted by Lelia she made me feel so comfortable and took care of the billing. Dr. Nakata came in and did an evaluation of the tooth and explained everything to me. He mentioned he had some tricks to attempt to get me numb. I came in today with a preconceived notion that I'll be here all day getting poked with needles. Dr. Nakata and his assistant were awesome within less than 15 mins I was completely numb. I did not feel the needle or even a pinch!!!! Dr. Nakata was fast but very thorough!! He made sure I was comfortable and that I stayed numb throughout! At the very end he took an X-ray and oh my goodness it was the perfect root canal cleaned and filled to the very end of the root!! Dr. Nakata prescribed me some pain medication. No need to get that prescription it's been several hours since the numbness wore off and I have yet to feel any pain or tenderness. I'm back to my normal eating habits except anything hard! I'm currently at yogurtland enjoying this big cup of frozen yogurt without any sensitivity or throbbing pain it's been months! I sincerely thank you very very very much Dr. Nakata and The Ellis Endo staff for everything today!!!!!! read more

Dr kyomen is very kind, however, her staff is very unprofessional. The woman at the front desk named Leah was extremely rude to me for running late for my consultation appt. I expressed to Leah that I was very sorry for being late and I don't usually drive and I got lost on the way to the appt. Leah was very snotty about it and didn't believe a word that I said. I apologized to her more times than I should have and she was still insistent on being rude. I rescheduled my appt and Leah asked me "are you going to show up this time?" I walked out, and I will never be coming back to this office for their lack of professionalism. read more

Dr. Kyomen and her staff were great. Office waiting room was clean and very organized. Greeted by friendly office staff. Dr. Kyomen was very professional, went over my xrays and explained my root canal process in detail. Overall a good experience and would highly recommend friends/family to Ellis Endodontics. read more

Dr. Kyomen and her staff were excellent. The office was state of the art, staff very professional and efficient. I had an urgent root canal, nervous about the procedure. Dr. Kyomen and her assistant (sorry, I forgot your name) took time to explain what was going to happen. They eased my mind. I highly reccommend Dr. Kyomen and her office staff. read more

I was having ongoing tooth pain that was difficult to diagnosis. After several unsuccessful efforts at other locations, I received outstanding treatment by Dr. Nakata at Ellis Endodontics. Dr. Nakata is extremely knowledgeable. It was difficult to identify which tooth was causing the problem. He was creative and succeeded where others had not. He also explained the process, the options, and the reasons behind the problem. I had a root canal and felt no pain during the process. The recovery was also smooth. I attribute this to his skills in effective pain management. He has an excellent bedside manner and a great personality. I highly recommend this practice and Dr. Nakata. read more

Dr. Tanaka and his staff made sure I received the best treatment during my root canal. They were caring and extremely professional.

I've had two root canals previous to the one I had this week and Dr. Kyomen has done them all. When I recently learned that I would need another one done I asked to be referred to Dr. Kyomen because she is extremely skilled at what she does. Her office is beautiful and the staff is warm and inviting. I recommend this office highly if one is in need of this kind of procedure. read more

Best root canal I've ever had! The office was beautiful, the staff was very nice, and no paperwork! Really great experience. I would recommend this office to anyone. read more