Needed an emergency root canal and Dr. Brown was recommended. He, and his team, is amazing. He's an…read moreexcellent communicator. I felt so safe. And left with no pain. Excellent doc!

What everyone else here in the reviews has already said. Dr. Brown is everything one wants in any…read moremedical caregiver. I feel fortunate that he's one of mine.

Headlines 1. Overly confident, at great fault…read more2. Pulls a Houdini when needed the most Whilst Dr Wirig enjoys stellar reviews, they don't hold up in that 1% of cases where it goes wrong (like my situation). A high level chronological experience: May 12: root canal. I paid the extra $$ for a 3D scan to ensure that the tooth was indeed not broken. May 13: something feels awfully wrong: the same pain is back, and worse (or: it is not a recovery pain). I email Dr Wirig and he responds immediately that "This is all very normal". This was his first opportunity to ask more questions or even have me quickly come back in. So I toughen it out. May 22: I develop a massive infection right before Memorial Day weekend. I email Dr Wirig; no response (yet: basic email trackers show that the email was opened). Thankfully my general dentist (Marina Park Dental) jumps in and prescribes antibiotic while I wait (4 days) for offices to reopen. May 26: still no response, so my general dentist reaches out and twists his arm for me: a new appointment that day with Dr Wirig. This time, it seems that the tooth was broken after all (which also means that the root canal and crown was a complete waste of time and money). There is no advice from Dr Wirig on where to go from here, so once again, my general dentist is coming to the rescue. I get a same day tooth extraction scheduled. In that procedure, I am told that the infection had spread significantly and more tissue than usual had to be cleaned / removed. May 26-28: I feel better. Hurray! May 29: the pain creeps back in .. and I email Dr. Wirig. Knowing that I track emails, this time he responds and calls me. Whilst one might consider that progress, his overly confident approach once again gets the better of him. He asks no real questions and after 20 seconds in the call, he states: "You are within 3-5 days from a tooth extraction, this is normal. Wait till next week and give me a call then". I know this wrong; having lost complete confidence in him, I reach out to another endodontist immediately after our call. May 29 continued: I am seen immediately by Dr Wong Ralan who spends 20min asking questions and listening. He thinks the surgery may have caused a leakage to my sinuses, triggering new pain. This is indeed immediately confirmed with another 3D scan and addressed with a bunch more of antibiotics. Meanwhile, Dr Wirig must have had an inkling that maybe, just maybe he could have done better and he calls me back - essentially "a day late, a gesture short". I politely explain to him that I have lost my confidence. I ask for a copy of his 3D imagery and he promises to share it with me. FWIW, he never did and when I even stopped by the office a week later (Jun 3), his staff was clueless. I am honestly starting to wonder if he is intentionally holding it back to avoid any malpractice claims from me. Today is Jun 27. I still have a whole in my mouth. So much tissue was removed from the infection that there was not enough left for things to heal as it should. Dr Wirig might be out of my life but I am still dealing with the consequences from it. When everything goes well, I suspect Dr Wirig is good enough. But when it doesn't go well, he not only fails to step up but also can't remedy (or even acknowledge the issue). This is the exact feedback articulated in the other 1-2 star reviews. In my case, this is has led to an infection that never should have been there in the first place, a bone grafting in jeopardy, a lot of time and money lost, and just sheer agony for weeks. None, absolutely none of it, would have been the case if I had worked with the right endodontist from the start. If you think you can fall in that 1%, I recommend you go elsewhere.

Had a most excellent experience with Dr Wirig who I was referred to by my dentist Dr Maryam Tabar…read more(Digital Dental). I had a cracked tooth that Dr Wirig was able to quickly confirm with the scan. After consultation we scheduled an appointment and I had my first root canal which could not have been a better and easier experience. Highly recommended (as is my dentist)!

I went into Union Square Orthodontics due to a failed root canal. The root canal was around 20…read moreyears old, and was giving me pain for over a week. If you have a failed root canal, it is best to get it treated ASAP! Dr. Ratiner was the only dentist who could see me the next morning and took care of my root canal that day. It is now the next day, and I am pain free! Thanks so much Dr. Ratiner! :D After reading some of the other yelp reviews I was a little worried, especially after Dr. Ratner mentioned possible treatments as being surgery or an implant. This was all standard procedure though, as she was able to clean my root canal and get all the broken metal pins out. No surgery or implant needed. Such a relief as doctors had warned me to get the root canal fixed for years, and my gums were swollen to the size of a dime by the time I saw her! The root canal experience was totally different from 20 years ago. While there is still some drilling it is way less than before! Much more comfortable and easy. Dr. Ratiner answered all my questions, but was definitely "no-nonsense" and got right to work. This is an expert who does root canals day after day and who would rather get the job done than explain to every emergency patient what a root canal is. She got right to work, and her efficiency is why she can fit in so many emergencies. I could see dedication and artistry in her work. Much impressed! The end result is Dr. Ratiner gave me strong anti-biotics right away, and also treated me that same day. After 3 nights of little sleep due to pain, I had the best rest last night, and 30 hours later, I am writing this totally pain-free! This is now for those of you who may be worried about your root canals: 1. If you notice bad breath and unusual mucous around your gums, you may have a failed root canal. Take it from me, get it treated before you have pain! Though if you are reading this, you are probably booking emergency visits like I was. 2. If you have pain where your root canal is, and swelling in the gums. Do not delay! Go to an expert like Dr. Ratiner! Your gums and teeth get a huge share of blood and blood pressure from your heart. They affect your total health. We need to do what we can. Dr. Ratiner and Union Square Endodontics are allies in our fight against bacteria which are literally eating us alive! It may be expensive, but getting dental work treated early with save you time and pain down the road! I recommend Dr. Ratiner and staff. Thanks so much for seeing me short notice and for treating me! If you don't have pain, then look at the x-rays and get 2nd opinions. But if you are in pain in the lower jaw below your tooth, then I suggest getting a root canal before the infection spreads.

Dr. Ratiner was terrific during the entire root canal procedure. Very professional and courteous.read more

I came to this practice on an emergency basis. I called with extreme mouth pain and the most…read morewonderful lady who answered the phone (her name escapes me) had me in the chair within the hour! She also assisted the endodontist. I was so scared and in such pain she literally held my hand! Her kindness and professionalism was really appreciated. I can't say enough nice things about her. The office is so very clean and the Doctor is beyond good. She had me out of pain in minutes. She did what she could and then referred me to an orthodontist. She was great at explaining what was wrong and the best path forward. She was calm, kind professional and the office staff really seemed to work well together. It seemed they genuinely respect each other. Even the person that took my X-rays was so very kind and made sure I was comfortable throughout the scans and X-rays .i would highly recommend this practice!

Cannot recommend soma endodontics enough. Very clean, friendly, walked me through every procedure,…read morehigh tech tools, and just in general you know you are very well taken care of.

Best Endodontist Ever you say!? Why yes! Yes I do! Dr. Nesari and His team are the best of the…read morebest! When you walk in here feeling confused and worried you leave feeling like your family! From the initial meeting with Evelyn up front where she makes things so easy for you to understand to the time you go back , get your scan done and x-rays by either Liz, Desiree or Linda, to then meeting with Dr. Nesari everything is handled seamlessly! This is truly the A-Team of dentistry! If I ever need to have a root canal or even want a second opinion this is definitely where I will come! I recommend this establishment 100%!

Is truly an incredible place. From the moment you walk in, you are warmly welcomed by Evelyn at the…read morereception, the dental assistant, and the entire staff. My daughter, who has had difficult experiences with dentists in the past, felt very comfortable and in excellent hands with Dr. Roy Nesari. He performed a root canal, and my daughter described it as if "an angel's hands" were working on her. Ms. Evelyn assisted us on both visits with a beautiful smile and outstanding customer service. We are truly grateful for the care we received and wholeheartedly recommend this office -- 100% recommended. On behalf of Emily Silva López and Margarita López Chávez, thank you to you and your team of professionals.

I am genuinely grateful for this practice. I needed a root canal and was terrified because I didn't…read moreknow what to expect. When I called to schedule a consultation, I didn't have much discomfort, just a sense that something under my crown didn't feel right. I was hoping to delay the procedure for as long as possible, but the receptionist encouraged me to come in sooner. Within a couple of days after my initial call, what started as intermittent nagging sensitivity turned into throbbing pain, making it hard for me to concentrate at work. I was relieved that the receptionist had me come in when she did. I met with Dr. Wong, who eased my anxiety. He was able to squeeze me in the following day for the procedure after my consultation. The nurses and staff were excellent; they knew what they were doing and were very professional. Dr. Wong explained everything to me, and the procedure, dare I say, was easy? They allowed me to choose a movie to watch as a distraction, and honestly, I didn't care what was playing. I thought I'd be wincing and clutching the side of my seat, but I truly didn't feel any pain at all--only vibration and pressure. I was able to enjoy nearly an entire movie. The entire event took about 1.5 hours. I am still recovering and have been told that any soreness may take a bit to subside, but it's nothing compared to the pain I experienced before. I don't wish a root canal on anyone, but if you have to get one, this is the place to go. They stayed late for me and looked tired when they were finished. I wanted to hug them before I left because I was so thankful.

Near the end of my root canal, Dr. Stephanie Lee exclaimed, "we preserved the anatomy of the tooth!…read moreTooth anatomy is so beautiful." Beautiful? I looked to Betty, the dental assistant to whom I had clung during the procedure as if she'd looked after me since a time before teeth sprung up through my gums. Betty smiled warmly and asked for the umpteenth time, "how are you doing?" I attempted a half-mouthed smile. I had heard my teeth called many things, but never beautiful. You see, bad teeth were the unfortunate inheritance granted me by my father. "Bad," such an ugly word--full of the shame of childhood. No matter how I brushed, and flossed, and scrubbed, and rinsed, and brushed again, the fault always seemed to add up to my own poor performance. That's what old, white haired, men seemed to think anyway. And, old, white haired men have seldom learned to keep their own pearly white opinions behind closed lips. This new word, "beautiful," brushed my numb cheek with a gentleness and an insight so different from those unkempt gentlemen. It eased away a layer of shame and lifted a pound or two of anxiety. Dr. Lee and Betty had no malice in their prescription for post-surgical care. They had to judgement for the tears I had cried as they leaned back the chair or the squeaking noise that had escaped me during the injections. They thought my tooth was beautiful--even as it required drills and paste--beautiful. I suppose the world shifts one tooth at a time.

Best endodontist in San Francisco. I have two other rootcanals from the past and I was introduced…read moreto Dr. Eslami for a third rootcanal on my front tooth. The office has a beautiful view of the Bay. The office is equipped with the latest technology. Doctor Eslami is very calm and professional. I felt safe and comfortable during my rootcanal. The office is out of network with my insurance, but they sent a claim on my behalf to my insurance and my insurance paid 70% of my treatment. I couldn't be happier. Highly recommend Dr. Eslami for your rootcanal needs.

Exceptional root canal experience! The team was incredibly professional, gentle, and thorough in…read moreexplaining each step. Their high-quality care and advanced techniques made what I expected to be painful surprisingly comfortable and smooth. Outstanding service with excellent follow-up care. Highly recommended!

In December 2024, I experienced pain in my lower left molar. I went to my dentist, and she…read morerecommended me to EndoCare-San Francisco. The moment I walked into EndoCare-San Francisco, for my appointment, I was greeted by friendly warm people. I met Alma, and she was very nice and comforting. I was in a lot of pain, and she empathized with me; cuz, she had been through the same thing I was going through. By way of background, I have an abnormal level of apprehension of going to the dentist; however, I still go every three months; because, I believe in healthy dental care. Anyway, I needed a root canal, and Dr. Shelia Patwardhan and, Dental Nurse, Marcela, did the procedure. These are my reasons for my 5-Star Review: - Great Patient-facing Skills (Bed-side Manner): Dr. Shelia Patwardhan knew I was apprehensive, and stressed out. She took the time to calm me down. Nurse Marcela told me she will be with me throughout the entire process in case I needed anything. Dr. Patwardhan explained the entire procedure to me, and mentioned everything will be fine; - Attention To Body Language: Even though I didn't feel any pain, my imagination was still active in anticipating pain. Dental Nurse Marcela noticed this, and she gave me a blanket to comfort me and talked to me to get my mind off the dental tools' sounds. - Minimal Invasion Saving My Molar: After the procedure was done, I went back to my general dentist to get my teeth cleaned, and get my molar with the root canal checked out. My dentist told me that Dr. Shelia Patwardhan did an excellent job in minimizing the entry point of my tooth; hence, because of their attention to detail and precision, I did not need to get a cap. My molar was strong and healthy enough to exist without a cap. I was so happy! Thank you, Dr. Shelia Patwardhan! For these reasons, and so much more, I am so happy with EndoCare-San Francisco. They have excellent dental surgical skills; and, equally important, they have great patient/people skills. Thank you, so much, Dr. Shelia Patwardhan and Dental Nurse Marcela for putting up with my unnecessary apprehension and quirks; and, thank you, Alma, for your warmth before and after my procedure. /s/ Alfonso Faustino

I have been here three times (unfortunaly) and each time the care was excellent in technique by Dr…read morePatwardhan, and compassion from both her and the dental assistant. Two root canals ws\ere painless and fast, and the third was painful and she could not numb the tooth even with repeated injections. The dental assistant held my hand and Dr P worked quickly and skillfully, checking verbally with me about how I was doing. Alma, at the front desk, is wonderful too, The office is modern and spotless