From the moment you walk in the door and are greeted by Amal you are put at ease. Judith was my dental tech and she is fabulous! I had to have a root canal (thank you Dr. Sean Yu, super-dentist, for sending me directly there - I was in so much pain and you referred me on the spot!). I was seen by Dr. Mansouri and she fixed me up. The pain was gone shortly thereafter. They do have a gas (Nitrous) option which is pricey but, if you have a fear of dental work such as I do from having a mom who took me to Tijuana for treatment as a child when we didn't have money, it is a great relief. read more

Was referred to this group by my dentist for a root canal. The entire staff is professional, welcoming, attentive. Dr Cho was very clear with his assessment and the procedure itself was painless. Two appointments: first one left me painless but followup was needed as first the inflammation was a bit much. The second appt was just a quick check and final patch up. I take my reviews very seriously. I hope this review will help many make the right decision to get the help they need through Jason Cho and his staff. read more

I cannot believe this place has any good reviews!!??? They have extremely predatory financial practices!!! Beware!!!! I went there, based on all the good reviews, because I couldn't get in to the endodontist I've gone to in the past. I needed a root canal. They wanted $1,000 as my portion of the copay!! I have never paid more than 3-400!!!??? They said they had to do a CT scan, which insurance doesn't cover, amongst other fees. Doc said because the roots were calcified CT was needed because she can't see where the roots were. She also said she might break off instruments inside my tooth, I could lose the tooth, etc.!!! There is NO WAY I was letting her touch me! I left, got charged $87 for xrays! I asked them to send the xrays to my endodontist I was seeing the next day, gave them the info and they said they would. Went to my endodontist today, Irvine endodontist didn't send my xrays...shocking. The endodontist at South Coast Dental Specialties took 2 xrays and performed a beautiful root canal. She also said it was calcified and difficult, but not out of the ordinary. And, my copay was $235.00!!!!! Not 1k that Irvine Endodontics wanted. Buyer beware, they are WAY OVERCHARGING you!!!! read more

Never thought I would say this but root canals can truly be painless!!! I recently began to experience severe toothache and after carefully reviewing every Yelp result , I found Irvine Endodontics and contacted them right away after office hours to see if they could schedule me for a consultation the day after. To my surprise, they contacted me the morning after and they kindly were able to schedule me for a same day treatment. I've had 3 root canals done in my life (one gone bad) and I was extremely nervous to go through the process again; however, my fears and anxieties were quickly dismissed. Their friendly staff, their modern equipment and their professionalism is evident the minute you walk in. I received two root canals treatments there and honestly I am still amazed at the fact that I did not feel a thing through the entire process. Also kudos for giving headphones to new patients! Thank you Dr. Pham, Amal, Ruby and the staff for the wonderful work you did. I highly recommend this place to anyone!! read more

Great service and amazing doctor and team I was really amazed by the quality of service they provide I do recommend this place for sure I wasn't disappointed at all my pain was healed went home happy dr Mansouri is very well experienced read more

Dr. Mansouri and Karen are wonderful practioners. I needed two root canals done, and as a survivor of three painful root canals I was very nervous and frightened. Dr. Mansouri and Karen explained exactly what would happen, they were very gentle and thorough. There was no pain during the procedure and no pain afterwards. I was provided with headphones and music, it was a very relaxing session. I still can't believe how well everything went and that there was no pain. I recommend Dr. Mansouri to everyone, especially those who are nervous or frightened. Thank you for taking away a major fear and for doing such a great job. Muriel J. read more

The root canal that I had today was the best dental procedure that I had in my life, do you believe that I did a whole root canal procedure almost pain free? Dr Mansoori was an angle that relived me from huge pain that I had for few days , in less than one hour she did a very professional Root Canal for my tooth without even let me feel the smallest pain. I recommend this place to anyone that needs a pain free procedure. read more

I was referred to Irvine Endodontics by by general dentist for a root canal. They took me as soon as I was done with my appointment at my general dentist and were able to do the root canal that same day. I couldn't believe how painless the procedure was. I literally almost fell asleep. The tooth had no severe previous pain, but they were still so gentle with me. I had never had a root canal before, (and I was obviously a little scared) I had a great experience. All I need to do now is the follow up with my general dentist for the crown! But for any other surgery or root canals that may arise, I know where to go. read more

Very professional service. Everyone working there knew their jobs well and gave excellent service. They did everything to make sure I was fully informed and very relaxed. read more

I was referred to Dr Pham at Irvine Endodontics, by Dr Michael Yang, DDS. A root canal is what appeared on the horizon. But their 3D imaging found that my molar was decaying internally from resorption, in addition to an incredibly large cavity eating away of the whole inner tooth (which spurned the need for the root canal). Dr Pham was very personable, and incredibly knowledgeable, helping me understand the need to pull the tooth, before any other bone loss or decay occurred. It was especially nice to know that they gave me this information (before performing the root canal) only to have to tooth fall out from the resorption/decay of the root a few years later. The technology was incredible. And the assistants were great in personality and conversation. I was a cash paying customer, and the visit was very reasonable and actually fun, from the knowledge gained and the pleasant conversations. read more

I am 2 hours out of the chair after my first root canal and could not be happier, and this is not the anesthetic talking. Dr. Cho and his dental assistant Brianna were absolutely amazing from start to finish. I, like most people, hear the dreaded word 'root canal' and think pain, suffering brought about through an assortment of medieval-styled dental instruments, however, this is not the case at Irvine Endodontics. Dr. Cho clearly discusses your options, gives his professional opinion on course of treatment and the best line of action to take. During the procedure Dr. Cho keeps you informed and gives mini updates as to where he is during the treatment of what is happening and when, building an additional layer of calm and comfort on top of the novocaine shots to deaden any pain during the procedure. I felt ZERO discomfort and pain during the 1.5 hour procedure to remove my old filling, clear an ancient cavity, and the removal of four nerves in my back molar. I am either very lucky, or they were completely awesome, or a combination of both, as there is still no pain whatsoever and my mouth is returning to normal from the numbing agent. I left the office telling Karen, Dr. Cho and Brianna "I cannot understand why people fear and loathe root canals and why there is such an stigma associated with this routine, as this was the best dental experience I have ever had." I thoroughly agree that a procedure like this needs to be done by a specialist, and not a primary dental provider. I fully recommend and endorse Irvine Endodontics, and encourage anyone with the potental for minor mouth surgery such as a root canal to make an appointment with the office for consultation, as you will be greeted by a professional, courteous and friendly staff who will take perfect care of you. *****FIVE STAR RATING ACROSS THE BOARD***** read more

Irvine Endodontics is incredible, I don't have enough kind things to say about this office and their staff. I've been to at least a handful of dental offices and this is by far the best experience I've had. As a student I had concerns regarding finances and they were kind enough to work it out with me which I truly appreciate. I hope to pay forward the same generosity in my profession in the future. Dr. Michelle Lee was incredible and I felt comfortable the entire time. I hope she can take great pride in her fantastic skill set as an Endodontist. It doesn't stop there, the entire office is very friendly and accommodating. I forget the name of the woman at the front desk but she was also so kind, sweet and understanding. I feel really blessed to have endured the excruciating pain I was feeling and find Irvine Endodontics. Also, I get kind of anxious from lidocaine and and this is the first time I've felt really comfortable. They provided me a blanket, music, a lavender patch and stress ball which I believe contributed to easing my anxieties which made the root canal a breeze of a procedure. Truly, if you are looking for superb professionalism where everyone is invested in you and highly skilled workmanship I highly recommend you go to Irvine Endodontics. Thank you all so much! ^_^ read more

I recently had to have a root canal redone. I was informed that it could be a grueling process. Thankfully, I was referred to Dr. Michelle Lee and Nadar. They were compassionate and highly understanding. The whole process was so painless that I fell asleep during the drilling of the tooth! I would highly recommend them to anyone who is anxious about having a root canal done the first time, and especially if it needs to be redone. They are awesome! read more

This is my second time back for another root canal. I love Dr. Cho and he does a wonderful job! My reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 stars is because for both of my visits, I had a credit (I paid more than I was suppose to since insurance covered some of my root canal treatment). Luckily I pointed this out during my second visit! Otherwise I would have lost almost $300! Make sure to check your insurance statement and see that what you pay out of pocket is what the insurance company says you should pay since a portion might be covered! I wish I didn't have to ask for a refund. It would be nice if it was refunded automatically. read more

I have to update my review....the dentist took it upon herself to issue us the credit for the $100 we were billed for "addtional services". I have respect for the dentist and am sorry that her billing representative was so anti-customer service. The dentist sent us a nice email and also called to leave us a message apologizing and stating that she personally was issuing the refund because customer service was important to her. Maybe this will be a lesson for the future for her staff and if there are "additional services" that they aren't going to bill to the insurance company, then it needs to be made clear and charges need to be explained upfront and not included thrown in and hidden as part of the quote as part of a patients insurance companies co-pay. read more

I had a root canal done here 2 years ago. They insisted on complete $ up front, prior to treatment, which I did. She complained that my tooth was "hard to reach". It was an upper molar, pretty common I expect. Unfortunately, she didn't bother to get ALL of the roots out. Now, 2 years later, the pain in that tooth came back, and I have to go back and get the other roots removed that she apparently left in, and never bothered to tell me about. And for more $ and PAIN!!!!!! read more

This office is so amazing. Dr. Cho did an awesome job! Very thoughtful and kind. He made sure I was comfortable the whole time. And his staff Monique, Judith and Mike were so nice and friendly. I appreciate everything they did for me. They told me everything along the way, so I know what was expected. Thanks for the great job crew! read more

I came in to fix a root canal that was reinfected(or possibly poorly operated abroad) after avoiding a consultation for almost 3 years. I was conveniently referred to this office which accepts Delta Dental under school insurance and was able to book an appointment immediately. Upon entering, I was impressed by the order, cleanliness, check in process and most importantly the pleasant interactions with the receptionists. They were extremely sweet and genuinely seemed to ensure a warm welcome. The work environment seems very positive, thus productive and efficient.  Right as I sat down, I was presented with a welcome gift box with earbuds and chap stick exceeding my expectations of the usual candy! I saw Dr. Cho who took his time to evaluate and begin work on my two visit treatment. To make the visit as comfortable as could be, they offered music and earbuds to drown out the drilling noises and even gave a blanket to stay warm! He was very communicative and gentle when it came down to the worst part.  I was scheduled for the second half of the procedure the following week. I ended up accidentally missing my morning appointment. I woke up and opened a voicemail expressing concerns about my well being, rather than penalizing my no show. I thought there was no chance to finish the treatment within two weeks before moving, but they were surprisingly accommodating to my schedule and I was booked for an appointment several days later.  Since Dr. Cho went on vacation, I was reassigned to Dr. Mansouri. I could not be more satisfied with my experience. She was extremely prompt and precise and skillfully worked on two patients at once. I don't think I would easily feel comfortable with my Dr. multitasking between my intensive procedure and an emergency patient anywhere else but I knew I was in good hands once I started watching my reflection of massive needles drilling into my tooth with awe and interest. And to top my experience, they didn't even charge me the late fee.. Even after multiple friendly reminders SPECIFICALLY cautioning tardiness/no show fees. I actually had to ask them if I owed anything and they did not seem to even consider it. If I continued to live nearby, I would definitely go out of  my way for the pleasant experience! read more

Dr. Cho is highly skilled and did a truly excellent root canal. Excellent bedside manner and fancy office aside, this is a true healthcare professional that is extremely well trained and the overall approach and care he takes in his work is more than apparent. Would give more than 5 stars if that were an option on yelp. I wish him the very best. read more

So amazing, and Dr. Cho uses a pina colada flavored numbing paste before he shoots you up with the good stuff. His hands are like magic unicorns from a glittery planet where everything is glittery and awesome and painless lol. I fell asleep during my root canal (seriously) while listening to my ipod (they offer you a walk-man if you dont bring your own)..... Dr. Cho is a an endodontic super hero. I've only had the pleasure of having Dr. Cho and his assistant Brian work on me, (and also the lady in the front whose name i forget... sorry) but if these people are any indication of the rest of the staff is like, you're in for the greatest treat you've ever had ever in your life ever. lol. i dont hope to get a root canal again, but if i do, i know where im not going and that's anywhere else. read more

Root canals have been known to strike fear in the hearts of most mortals however rest assured Dr. Mansouri has the gentle touch and makes the procedure painless I arrived at 9am, walked out by 1030am and didn't experience extended numbness nor any soreness throughout the rest of the day Truly a GREAT experience! read more

I was initially impressed with the dentists here no doubt, but they dont bill u honestly! thats the main thing! so how can I trust them with my treatment if they are dishonest with billing estimate? They told me they would charge me out of pocket around 80% of my total cost and the insurance would pay only 10-20% whereas my insurance covers at least 80% itself! All other endodontists in the area told me the correct info but when I got back to them they told me I can go see others and that's how they work! I think they like 'cash' payments rights away as much as they can, and are too mean for money. They can charge double or triple, but they HAVE to be honest! They are simply dishonest in billing patients imo, and so they should not be trusted for treatment too. They may not do a wrong treatment deliberatlely, but if something goes wrong, they are certainly the types who would never take any responsibility and would try to charge me even more! that's my assessment based on their dealing with me. So I would recommend dont waste ur time and consultation fees plz. most ppl here are only focusing on their happy scenario treatments and write good reviews. but the real picture comes when a 'happy scenario' does not work and then how much they would manipulate u, that matters! Btw, this is my 1st ever review written on any public platform, hands down and their dishonesty forced me to do so to save other ppl their time n money! thx. best of luck Review UPDATE as of July 18th, 2018: So after this review was posted I was personally given a call by the business owner, and she sincerely not only apologized for the mistake her staff had made in estimating my bill and the miscommunication, but also offered to rectify whatever they can to compensate for my inconvenience. Hence I really appreciate the professionalism and courtesy that Irvine Endodontics have conveyed to me! This does not happen frequently in today's world. Also, the staff apologized to me and explained the error that they had made, and so I'm happy to think about getting back to them for my re-root canal treatment. Thanks. read more

Irvine Endodontics is a life saver. I was recommended by my dentist to immediately come to Irvine Endodontics because of excrutiating tooth pain, for which I needed a root canal. From start to finish, each and every person I met as Irvine Endodontics was thoughtful, efficient, highly professional and truly cared about how I was doing as a patient and took immediate action to relieve me of my painful tooth condition.....Dr. Cho, Mike, Ruby, Amal and Bill who took care of me that day were exceptional and I am very appreciative!! Great place!! Sincerely, Brian V. read more

Super Great experience here! The Staff was really helpful and funny and made my stress with getting a root canal almost disappear. Like the other yelp reviews, I was greeted with a welcome package. My root canal only took an hour and I was really impressed with Dr. Cho's time he spent talking to me and my husband about my treatment and what was needed from my regular dentist. Very grateful for the care I got and thankful that my tooth is not in severe pain anymore! :) read more

If you ever need a root canal, Dr. Mansouri is the doctor You want to see. She is one of the most caring and able doctors I have met And she definitely knows what she is doing. Her staff are very nice And professional too. Overall I had a great experience going to her Office. She not only took excellent care of my teeth, she also was Very compassionate and kind. I highly recommend her. read more

My dentist almost killed me off with 3 hours of painful drilling, all to do basically nothing, but cause an infection. I went and saw Dr. Cho and in a few (NON-Painful) hours, all was repaired. He has a very nice personality and comes off as caring and reassuring. In fact the entire office is filled with funny and warm staff. The office itself is beautiful, which is irrelevant, except the very home-like setting is much more calming than the traditional sterile dentist office. read more

FINALLY, AN OFFICE THAT UNDERSTANDS DENTAL ANXIETY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF PATIENT COMFORT. To say I dislike anything dental is an understatement. Luckily I made it 38 years until my first root canal. I am so glad that I found Irvine Endodontics. The staff was friendly and genuinely cared, and Dr. Cho was amazing. They had multiple options to ease my anxiety, and I ended up napping through most of the hour long procedure. They were all amazing. read more

Because of such a wonderful first visit and root canal here yesterday, I can honestly say that "Dr. Mansouri and her staff here at Irvine Endodontics are thee gold standard of endodontic service because of how her staff pampers you and, most of all, her skills as an endodontist plus her pleasant communication style!" Rarely do I put anything on Yelp; however, I was treated so wonderful by everyone here that I wanted to tell you so you can experience what I did. I had been putting off getting some root canals done. When I started calling around last week to lots of offices, it just so happened to be 30 seconds before 5pm when I called Dr. Mansouri's office so...I was planning to leave a message. Instead, Karen answered the phone and quickly gave me an appt. I've been to a lot of dentists throughout OC and LA County in the 10 years that I've lived here in OC and no office has ever treated me as courteous as everyone did at this office. Like the previous person wrote, I was so surprised when Shelby handed me with an actual menu..:-).. of choices during the consultation asking me "What's most important to you in our dental services: price, time of day for appts, etc?" I chose "Keeping my natural teeth as long as possible." During the consultation, Dr. Mansouri was very patient when explaining to me what her assessment and suggestions were. What the people on the video for this place say re this place is 100% true! And their prices were very fair. I decided to have my first root canal done immediately. Throughout the procedure, Dr. Mansouri kept me informed of their progress. She was so good it didn't seem like I was being 'worked on'! To give you an analogy of how much I appreciate their services, I would rank Dr. Mansouri and all here in a league of dental care providers to what Disneyland is in the 'league' of amusement parks! Needless to say, I am going back in a couple months for my other root canal. If you or anyone you know in OC, LA County or Southern CA needs a root canal done, go to this place and let them pamper you so you can experience - first hand - what you are only reading about now here on Yelp... :-) read more

I'm not into going to dental offices and was terrified of a root canal when i was told i needed one. From my first phone call through my appointment, the office staff was friendly and reassuring. Dr. Mansouri was attentive to all my concerns and did everything to ensure that she will take care of the pain. Would I recommend her? Most definitely! read more

I saw Dr. Pham, Judith, and Jonathan. The entire staff was friendly, polite, and professional. After I was numb, the procedure was almost painless and they put my comfort as their top priority. I'm very satisfied with my last minute appointment - I was in so much pain before coming in. Thank you!! read more

Coming to this appointment wasn't the way I wanted to spend my Friday afternoon. But I honestly have to say I left a totally different person. Dr. Cho & his staff made my experience so comfortable & easy I had to let others know. I had my appointment this afternoon & I have been pain free since. It is now midnight. Dr. Cho is very caring, professional & works with diligence. There were so many extras that they did to make you feel comfortable, I was very impressed. This office is definitely the place you want to schedule your procedure with. read more

Dr. Cho is very kind and thorough with his work. He listens to and has answers to all of my questions. My husband has had two root canals here and we will not go anywhere else! They also provide headphones and different flavored numbing agents. I recommend him for all your dental work! read more

I literally felt like I was at a spa retreat. For a second I almost forgot that I was there for a root canal. The ambiance of the place was great and the staff was so friendly. Janae was so awesome and really made sure that I was comfortable and well taken care of. This place was definitely impressive. read more

What an experience at a dentist. Dr Cho and his staff are some of the best professionals, and care givers I have ever been too. Dr Cho took the time to explain everything, answer all the questions and get the work done comfortably and quickly. Thank you so much for getting me in quick and taking care care of my teeth. Amazing! read more

Fair pricing, high quality work, friendly & helpful staff. Not the kind of place you want to visit on a regular basis. But when you need quality care this is the place to go. Thanks Dr. Cho and thank you staff. You're great!! read more

My wife had a microscopic root canal performed by Dr. Cho. He was very professional. The office is immaculate and the team is very friendly and helpful. Overall a great experience. read more

Dr.Mansouri is such a perfectionism she made sure the result of my re-treatmnt was nothing but perfect. friendly, professional and caring. they are all excellent at what they do. Nader (her assistant) was a joy to talk to. made me feel comfortable and informed. thank you Irvine Endodontics I would recommend this place 100%. read more

I had a root canal earlier today and based on my experience, I would highly recommend Dr. Mansouri and will return here if I ever need additional endodontic work done. I was extremely anxious about my appointment because when a previous dentist had started working on this tooth, they were not able to get me numb. However, this became a non-issue. Dr. Mansouri had me numb in no time. She also at one point said "there's the nerve; no more surprises now." For the rest of the procedure, I kept repeating that to myself, and it put my mind at ease. The dental dam and keeping my mouth open were also no big deal. I appreciated the practice's efforts to make patients comfortable including introducing themselves, offering water/blanket/music (all of which helped), and generally being responsive to the patient. Dr. Mansouri was very straightforward with me about the prognosis, and I was given the treatment plan and cost for multiple possible outcomes. I also know that my teeth have "long roots", and she was able to get even to the end of the long a curve! For anyone fearing a root canal, these are the specialists, and I would trust them to take care of you. read more

I am not your typical person that will go on-line and write a review but I think what Dr. Mansouri and her excellent staff did for me was simply AMAZING! Last year my local dentist referred me to Dr. Monsouri to have 4 root canals done. Yes, my teeth were that bad! Most people would freak out just the thought of 1 root canal but my love of pain allowed me to have 4. Okay that is not even the worst part, 2 of my root canals were considered "hard cases" since they have 3 and 4 roots -- how crazy is that?? Dr. Mansouri and her staff made me feel comfortable throughout the process and provided "spa" like amenities like what you see from other Yelpers. I think she is the best Endodontists in town with her precision hands and extreme knowledge. I am glad to say my teeth along with my crowns are doing much better since all my visits to her office last year. If you have never had a root canal and are scared, please schedule an appointment with Dr. Mansouri and know that you are in excellent care. You can check out her credentials. She is didn't graduate from a top dental school and top of her class without some major talent and skills. read more

They run a practice that is out of this world, I was beyond impressed with Dr Cho and his assistant Jeane. If I could give them 10 star I would definitely do. Dr Cho was extremely friendly and acknowledgeable. Thank you Dr Cho, Jeane and karen, you guys were amazing. read more