wonderful compassionate professional that is someone I have returned to for root canals her office is comfortable and her staff reassuring. Elizabeth G read more

She is professional, knowledgeable, does fantastic work with root canals and makes it a painless experience. She did one for me a decade ago without a problem. It is still holding and the tooth is healthy. When I needed another a couple of months ago, I went back. This time I didn't have my husband to hold my hand and I was terrified. She sat with me to understand my concerns then coordinated with my dentist. She did the root canal then, while I was still feeling no pain, my friend drove to to the dentist to get the crown impressions and everything else involving needles done. I don't remember a moment of discomfort. And, she's reasonable. Only place I would go for a root canal is Dr. Lawaty. read more

I haven't seen her lately, but she is the best. I was surprised to see one complaint listed in the comments. I was in a trial where Dr. Lawaty was being sued for malpractice. The complaint was similar but not involving the composition of the ceramic used as filler. There were X-Rays that clearly showed the root canal was done properly. As I recall there was an implied neurological problem with the patient. It's unfortunate the diagnosis wasn't initially more accurate. I felt for the young lady and hope all turned out well with her. I find Dr. Lawaty most empathetic. After several days of pain she finally gave me a shot of Novocain and I fell asleep exhausted during the root canal. Recommend you ask your dentist to refer you to Dr. Lawaty for and dental surgery. I'm unsure if she implants crowns. read more

I was recommended to Dr. Lawaty for a root canal, and I was very impressed with the procedure. Dr. Lawaty used a baby sized needle to administer the anesthetic so it didn't hurt at all, and made the procedure much less stressful. My daughter needed a consultation as well, as recommended by our dentist again. Dr Lawaty was thorough and gentle and gave my daughter excellent advice on a problem tooth. I would 100% recommend Dr. Lawaty read more

Dr. Lawaty was awesome! Staff was very professional and friendly. She was able to get me in right away and worked through her lunch. She made made me feel at ease right away. Having a root canal isn't fun, but she made me comfortable. I will highly recommend her if you ever need root canal treatment. She explained the process, and asked if I was ok during the procedure. I also was sent home with a goodie bag with medication and applesauce and post instructions. A nice special touch. I was a Registered Dental Assistant so I am I tuned in to how patients should be treated. Dr. Lawaty, D.M.D. was top notch. She even texted me after the appointment and left a nice message to text her if I had any questions or concerns. Not only is she extremely good at was she does but a kind and caring person! Thank you so much! Words can't express my gratitude. read more

Dr Lawaty has been very professional throughout my root cannel process. Her and her team are trustworthy and caring.

Dr. Lawaty came highly recommended 17 years ago when I first saw her and had 3 root canals done. She was excellent then, and I never had any problems with those teeth again. I started having problems with another tooth , and I remembered Dr. Lawaty's name. She hasn't changed a whit - still the best. Her down to earth, friendly, no nonsense style along with a great assistant, Jody, had me sleeping again and pain free almost as soon as the root canal was finished. Toothaches and earaches have got to be the worst. She figured out and treated what 2 other dentist and an endodontist couldn't. I can sleep again, brush my teeth without running the water to warm it up, I can drink hot coffee again, and I can chew again and enjoy my food thanks to her. I've had 4 root canals done by her, and have never had one single problem. read more

Since I was in my teens, I have had root canals! in almost every tooth. Also extensive dental work all my life unfortunately. Two years ago, I had to have a emergency root canal and was referred to Dr. Lawaty. I was so lucky! If you have ever had to go through this you know its one of the most feared treatment. Except for Dr. Lawaty. She was the most relaxing, soft spoken, knowledgeable, gentle, dentist I have ever experienced. From her soft music to the herbal eye cover and low lights... Honestly I felt like I was going for a spa treatment. I almost fell asleep except her soft voice asking me "are you ok" I told her that was the the best root canal treatment I have ever had. Honestly! Wish I found her a lone time ago. HIGHLY Recommend! Nancy Kelly read more

I also wish I could give more stars!! Dr Lawaty and her entire staff are very kind and compassionate. She seen me last minute and at the end of the day, that alone showed me she cared for her patients. Root canals are not painless procedures but the experience was more than imagined, she gave me a lavender eye cover and vitamin E oil for my lips. She informed me when I'd feel discomfort and I appreciated the honesty. Continuously asked if I was okay and let me know how much longer she had left. The after care was just as amazing, she explained what to expect during recovery and texted me that evening making sure I was okay, Id never had a dental specialist be that genuine before and I am so grateful for her help in treating my pain. I hope other find this review helpful and choose her because root canals are no joke and she is the best!! read more

I highly recommend this Dr. Lawaty. Intelligent, competent and kind. I will definitely return with any future needs.

I can't say enough good things about my experiences with Dr Lawaty's treatment of multiple root canals. She is very prompt and efficient with the diagnostics. She is very caring and was good about working around my travel schedule. Her office is serene and she makes one feel very quieted and comforted before starting the procedure. Throughout the procedure she checked in about my comfort level and even gave me an out of the chair "recess" in the middle of the procedure. Then she sent me texts that evening to check in to see how I was doing. She truly cares for her patients. Dr. Lawaty is very knowledgeable and actually developed The Lawaty Technique for using a bioactive tricalcium silica cement which promotes healing. She is well known in the field of endodontics and we are lucky to have such a skilled, caring dentist of her caliber in Santa Barbara. Dot Salogga read more

This was my first time visiting Dr. Lawaty. Her office was able to see me for my consult within the week, even though it overlapped with another patients appointment. She was quick and to the point with her diagnosis, which I appreciated, though I felt like she cut me off many times when I was explaining my situation. Overall very sweet, calming, and thorough with her diagnosis - walking me through my scan and what had happened. She referred me to services that needed to be done elsewhere, giving me her cell number so I could reach her with any issues - quick and simple visit! read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Lawaty for .... too many years! Yesterday my tooth pain told me I needed immediate care. Due to the Corona virus closing many businesses, I was unable to reach my dentist. I called Dr. Lawaty's office at 8:25 and by 10:00 I was in the chair getting my much-needed root canal. I was home at 11:19 with a Goody Bag with pain meds (if I needed them) dental care supplies AND a Teddy Bear (that is another story!). The last time I needed a root canal, Dr. L. offered to stay late to do it the same day, or open early the following morning -- knowing how painful these infected teeth can be. She has a lovely office, office staff, and the most welcoming and reassuring demeanor. I cannot say enough good things about the care I receive from her and her staff. read more

Dr. Ingrid Lawaty met me on a late Friday night because I was worried about a lump on my gum. Her compassion and commitment to her profession is extraordinary .I have a terrible fear of dentists and Dr. Lawaty has the warmth, kindness, and humor to put me right at ease. I highly recommend her. The world could use more professionals like Dr. Lawaty. Additionally seven years ago I had late stage melanoma, hence my fear and Dr. Lawaty empathize with my fear and worry and treated me right away. Luckily the lump was benign and I am fine. Nonetheless, I was very worried. Instead of leaving me in a state of fear and panic for an entire weekend she saw me right away. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Lawaty. read more

This is an unsolicited post based on my 1/22/19 experience. Professional, knowledgeable, obvious high level expertise are a few words that immediately come to mind. I walked in as an unscheduled referral appointment late in the day with crushing pain from a tooth. Dr. Lawaty had other scheduled ongoing patient procedures when I arrived and deftly and effectively addressed what ultimately called for a root canal while managing her other patients needs without missing a beat. Her staff is exceptional. Without reservation, this post is a hands down 5 star+ rating. read more

I wish I could give 10 stars and that is a first for me in any review I have done Practice: a small practice, no frills, no upselling. Genuine caring staff, Jodi and Bob with an amazing dentist. Experience: when I walked in I was greeted by the very sweet office manager, Bob. His personality was so calming, especially perfect given the environment of just being at the dentist. Dr. Lawaty came out with the brightest smile shook my hand and got down to business. Introducing me to her assistant Jodi. Dr. Lawaty took her time explaining to me the procedure in great detail so I was prepared for everything ahead of me. Once procedure began, she was constantly communicating with me. Ensuring that O was painfree and comfortable. She was upfront and honest about all the discomfort. She numbed me perfectly and I had a great procedure. Aftercare: Dr. Lawaty provided me with detailed aftercare instructions. Before leaving she made sure that I knew she would be avaitolable for me to ask any questions or address any concerns offering texting or calling. At the end of the work day she texted me to check 8n on my comfort level and provided me with feedback. Overall Perception: I have gone to many dentists. Although this was my first time going to a specialist it was an amazing experience. I loved the small practice that gave a more family feel. Dr. Lawaty, Bob and Jodi were so kind and professional. It was really an excellent experience read more

Dr Ingrid Lawaty, D.M.D.Endodontist was recommended by a local dentist in Ojai for my husband who needed a root canal. He had an excellent experience in her capable hands. Then it was my turn, I had been having problems with one of my teeth that had already had a root canal, and a new crown put on a year and a half before. I was worried about losing the tooth, but Dr. Lawaty was able to do a new root canal clean out the abscess, and saved my tooth. Both my husband and I highly recommend Dr. Lawaty. She is fabulous and the nicest, most competent dentist that you will ever meet! read more

I scheduled my appointment to have a root canal done but started experiencing quite a bit of discomfort prior to my appointment. I called and they fit me in that same day, after closing! Bob was very helpful and understanding throughout the entire process and easily answered all of my insurance questions. Jody and Dr. Lawaty are awesome. I experienced no pain during the procedure and it was completed in an hour as promised. They both were very attentive and kept checking in with me to make sure I was doing okay. I would highly recommend this office to anyone in need of a root canal...even a dental chicken such as myself. read more

My experience at Dr. Lawaty's could not have gone smoother. From the first phone call, during which receptionist Bob made everything easy, pleasant and even funny, to my recovery, which was literally painless, I have nothing but positive things to say. I got lots of one-on-one attention, was made absolutely comfortable with a lavender eye pillow and my audiobook. Everything was explained to me thoroughly, and Dr. Lawaty checked in with me throughout the procedure; I had no needs or complaints. I was so comfortable, I almost fell asleep -- not even kidding!! She texted me hours afterwards to see how I was doing and if I had any questions. Just easy, comfortable and as pleasant as can be. I was really surprised by the whole experience. read more

She was a great dentist. I needed a root canal and have pretty sensitive teeth, and she was thoughtful enough to check with ice whether I was 100% numb before even starting. She gave me a lavender mask to help me relax and texted me after to make sure I was doing okay. Overall I couldn't have had a better experience. read more

I had a root canal done by Dr. Lawaty about 7-8 years ago. The root canal was not done properly, so last week when my tooth was hurting again, my dentist told me I needed to have the root canal done again. The major problem is Dr. Lawaty doesn't use the correct material to fill in the root canal. She uses a cement type material that can not be replaced. According to my current dentist, Dr. Lawaty is the only dentist in Santa Barbara that uses different material for a root canal. Due to Dr. Lawaty using the different material, I could not have another root canal in order to fix my tooth problem, Instead I had to have oral surgery cutting open my gums in order to get to the problem. Because of the oral surgery it was more painful, longer to heal and cost a heck of a lot more than just another root canal. Beware of getting a root canal done by Dr. Lawaty. read more

I have nothing but kind words and amazing things to say about Dr L. Her and her staff were absolutely amazing today. They made sure I was comfortable, and well taken care of. Lavender eye mask, relaxing music, and just overall my best interest at heart. I have a history of extreme anxiety and they really went above and beyond for me, out of the kindness of their hearts. I wish every dentist was as kind as this group. read more

At 1pm, I was given a referral to see Dr. Lawaty for a 6pm appointment. The staff at Dr Lawaty's office did what they could to get me in as soon as possible, and I was sitting her in her chair by 230pm! Beyond the efficiency of her office staff, Dr. Lawaty made the procedure as comfortable as humanely possible. This is the first time I have had a dental professional give me a Lavender eye mask as well as ear buds so I could relax and listen to my own music from my iphone during the procedure (she even threw in the office wifi so I could use pandora/spotify!). Dr Lawaty and her staff were extremely professional and organized and executed the procedure with perfection. I was sent off with an apple juice and furthermore, Dr Lawaty sent me a text message to follow up with everything. Overall, Dr Lawaty provided one of the best dental experiences I have ever had. 5/5 hands down. read more

I'm a dental hygienist and we refer ALL of our patients who need root canal therapy to Dr. Lawaty. My dad was a dentist and I'm extremely picky on who I'd let work on my teeth, she is one of the rare few. She's extremely kind, professional and uses the latest technology! She is the most caring person I've met! read more

Thank you Dr. Lawaty for staying late and taking care of my daughter's root canal last night. She doing much better today. She mentioned that your staff was very comforting and did all they could to help her relax. Thanks again. read more

Dr. Lawaty is incredibly kind, careful and effective. Pretty near painless root canal, which is quire miraculous.

Five years ago Dr Lawaty gave me a root canal. I had only pleasant memories of the procedure, so when I needed another one I knew where to go. I had it today. To my amazement, not only did Dr Lawaty remember me after 5 years, she also recalled that I have neurological issues and was more comfortable clutching a rolled-up towel in my left hand (a detail I had quite forgotten.) She had the towel rolled up and ready to go, and it worked brilliantly to help me relax. Never have I been so touched by a medical professional's thoughtfulness! Dr Lawaty is not only an exceptionally gifted endodontist, but also a truly compassionate human being. She even laughed at my jokes! read more

THE best endodontist ever! Dr. Lawaty and her staff are professional, courteous and concerned with your best care!!

I had an emergency that required a root canal and Dr. Lawaty fit me in at the end of the day working well into the evening. I appreciated her professionalism, care during the procedure, and obvious technical expertise. She was recommended to me by my denstist of 25 years who is a highly skilled practitioner. The result was perfect, and she followed up the next day. I will recommend her to any of my friends who may need a perodontist. read more

Dr. Lawaty is brilliant and kind. Her assessments are quick and targeted. Her knowledge is so vast, I just enjoy talking to her to witness her focus and precision. She saw me for an emergency root canal at 6 pm on a Friday! Her process ensures maximum comfort for what is typically a harrowing experience. She has figured out all the small details that put patients at ease to help us through one of the hardest procedures to endure. She also listens, believes, and cares when I tell her I am in pain. Then does something about it. Sadly, this cannot be said of all dentists or, especially, hygienists. Thank you, Dr. Lawaty. read more

Dr. Lawaty is one of the most caring, skilled, ethical, and conscientious health care providers I've ever encountered. I first saw Dr. Lawaty 12 years ago, and recently had occasion to go to her again. She alerted me to some serious dental issues that other dentists had completely ignored~ and had it not been for her I would probably have lost a number of teeth. I have found her to be always very solicitous yet professional~ She is amazingly adroit at her work and her procedures are remarkably painless and trouble-free. I'd never go to anyone else for endodontistry. Highly recommend. read more

If only all health care providers would even half as thoughtful as Ingrid, we would all be so much healthier! I went to her for the unfortunate need of a root canal. Being new to the area, all I had to go on was Yelp reviews. I am so lucky to have called her over any other endodontists. Bob, her receptionist was endlessly kind and her assistant patient and perfectly distracting with conversation. Dr. Lawaty was concerned, communicated clearly and not patronizing. She immediately understood my apprehension without me saying a word (it must have been my nervous shaking :) After the procedure and at home, she called my husband to check on how I was doing. When was the last time a doctor called your home to check up on you?? The next morning she sent me a text to see how I was doing. Yes! I know, I thought that was amazing too! If you are in need of some excellent professional care with someone who is gentle and conscientious of your well being, mentally and dentally, then do not hesitate. Dr. Lawaty will take excellent care of you. read more