Front desk manager, David, is very accommodating and Dr Cheron is a wonderful root canal specialist and charming as well.

I was referred to Dr. Cheron by my dentist for a root canal evaluation and proceeded with a root canal treatment. I had great experiences during all 4 visits with Dr. Cheron and his staff (consult, root canal, and two bleaching follow-ups). The front desk staff were welcoming and went over the costs with me ahead of time. I was very nervous for the procedure but Dr. Cheron and his assistant Tanae were skilled and caring that I didn't feel any discomfort besides some expected pressure and vibrations. I experienced no pain after the root canal, no issues with eating/drinking, and my tooth's color had visible improvements within 24 hours. During the procedure, Dr. Cheron kept me updated on his progress and what he is seeing, and did multiple X-rays to check his work before moving on. I was able to see before and after X-rays of my tooth by the end of the treatment. I was very impressed with the level of care, communication, and transparency I received as a patient. Like other reviews mentioned, they will play music of your choice during the procedure; initially I thought this was just for fun, but it actually helped me to relax more. read more

Wonderful level of information, technical skill off the charts, friendly staff and fun conversation, highly recommended.

Highly recommend Dr Cheron. He is located in walking distance to Ballston metro, and there is ample parking nearby. His staff are professional, informative and friendly. Their combined efforts create a sense of confidence. I have had two root canals w Dr Cheron - they have both been just about painless and trouble free. He discusses what they will do, and explains each step before and during, checking frequently to see how you're doing. He is gentle in his work, working confidently, but without arrogance. He is nice to his staff. And while you wouldn't necessarily think about this is a plus - he doesn't have enormous hands - which is great for people with small mouths. read more

Dr. Cheron explains the details of his work thoroughly, addressing each aspect carefully to ensure the best possible outcome. His work is of excellent quality, and with the assistance of his team, they make it all possible. read more

Dr. Cheron and Evelyn are amazing! They're so comforting and calm and confident. I didn't feel a thing during or after the root canal.

Dr. Cheron and his staff are top notch. I've had 3 root canals done here in the last 2 years. Dr. Cheron and his staff are very professional, attentive, and educate the patient each step of the way. When my new dentist recommended I see an endodontist for my second and third root canals, I said this was my preference (even though it wasn't the group my dentist usually works with). Thank you, Dr. Cheron and staff for making a "not so fun time" a lot easier, manageable and comfortable. read more

Dr. Cheron explained the whole procedure and also explained what he was doing all along so no surprises. The root canal he performed was painless and finished in one session. Dr. Chevron and his office are very friendly and professional. read more

Very impressed by Dr. Kanodia and her team - was in for three (ugh) root canal appointments, and I was seen on time each time, everything was explained thoroughly by Dr. Kanodia, the experience was as quick and painless as I can imagine a root canal being, and just all-in-all, every aspect of the experience was as good as one could hope for w/r/t a root canal. read more

Very pleased with this office. I was having pain in a crowned molar. Couldn't get in with anybody in my area of So. MD for a few weeks. They got me in same day and were thorough. I have great confidence in Dr. Cheron. Explains things well and gives realistic expectations. In office CT was a plus for correct diagnosis and Rx. I am a retired physician and felt like Dr. Cheron was personable, knowledgeable and confident. Will follow-up in a few weeks. I highly recommend this practice. read more

Excellent Dr...Robert Cheron gave me my first ever root canal. Professional and calm approach; Techs are excellent too. This really was a far better experience than I ever expected. Have Root canals have been given a bad rap? Great credentials . He gave me status points or updates , step by step, through the process. Highly recommend. read more

I cannot begin to express my sincerest appreciation for the quality, compassion and professionalism of Dr. Cheron. I was in such debilitating pain with an exposed nerve and in 90 minutes, I left office able to function. Dr. Cheron walked me through the entire process step-by-step with an understanding of my pain and the confidence to not only reduce the anxiety of a root canal, but make it pretty much a painless procedure. I have nothing but the utmost admiration and recommend him with the highest review possible. read more

Well, while satisfying my persistent lifetime pistachio nut jones, I broke another old filling and needed another root canal . Imagine this, I was kind of happy to have another visit to see Dr. Jessica and her assistant, Dr. Freddie! Well, here to tell you, this practice is proof positive that lightening CAN strike twice in the same place. Once again, this superb team provided cordial, calm, confident, caring, and competent care. Two visits required, one to clean it out, medicate, and set conditions for the second visit to inspect, verify, dry & seal, and apply filling. No pain, great conversation. Alas, no show tunes . But FIRST CLASS CARE from a great team. The business manager, Caitlynn, was great too. Full explanation of insurance and subsequent out of pocket cost; an interesting compare/contrast discussion about calcium hydrate v. antibiotics, and careful attention to detail on the billing. Very nice. I'm convinced that the therapeutic benefits of pistachios outweigh the risk to dental health so I'll bet I'll see this great team again. I'm not worried... read more

My experience with Dr. Russo was nothing short of professional and successful. I came in dreading the experience - I had never had a root canal and knew I'd likely need one root canal and suspected I might need two. Dr. Russo immediately put me at ease. She has a calm, friendly, and funny manner about her. She went through some tests and we figured out, unfortunately, I needed two. Oh, and that my roots were very curved thereby potententially complicating things. We made a plan together and although she suggested I get them done over three visits, I appreciated that she relented to my pushy requests to do two root canals in two visits. The procedures themselves were virtually painless - only one of the many numbing shots hurt and that lasted about 3 seconds. My jaw was sore after the second visit solely because I made her do the entire thing in one appointment - I probably should have listened to her recommendation and done the second root canal over two visits! She worked very calmly and made sure everything was right, taking multiple pics and checking all of her work. Within a day, I had no pain. None. Its the best!! Now I have my permanent crowns and I can chew on my left side and I'm SO happy with how this all turned out. Thank you, Dr. Russo. read more

Very Professional and VERY Personable! From the moment I walked into the practice and was warmly greeted by Danette, I knew I was in a different sort of dental practice. Dr. Kanodia was absolutely superb. Her empathy for her patient was amazing, being entirely conscious of their possible pain, anxiety and curiosity about the process, she ensured the process was ABSOLUTELY PAINLESS, my mind was completely at ease and that my curiosity was completely satisfied. Plus, she is so easy to simply, really like! While not an advocate for a root canal as an extra curricular activity, if you have to have one performed, there really is not a better team to do it. Caitlin, the office manager, ably and seamlessly stepped in to assist Dr. Kanodia when the scheduled assistant had to call in sick, thereby truly giving me the A-team experience (only highlighted by the fact she is a military spouse - bonus!). In short, I echo all the others comments, they are great and I highly recommend them! read more

This was my first root canal and I was nervous. Dr Kanodia was patient with my anxiety while providing excellent health care. There was actually no pain at all. Not even the anesthesic shots. Amazing. read more

I really like Northern Virginia Endodontics. Not only did they safely treat me in a pandemic, with no residual problems, they have made the issue of getting my money back from my insurance company one of their priorities. And they wouldn't need to do it! They did the work and they've been paid. So they have every reason to just say, not my problem. But instead they're trying to help me! They have offices in multiple locations, making it really easy to get to them. All around I've been very pleased with their dental treatment and customer service. A big plus for the patient education about root canals, too. Dr. Cheron took the time to explain the process well. read more

I've had some terrible root canal experience but this experience was much better than I could have expected. Dr.Cheron is so personable helpful and really puts you at ease! read more

Dr. Cheron is wonderful! He is incredibly skilled and knows what he is doing. My issue was very complicated and I had a lot of anxiety about my root canal. He put me at ease and handled the procedure with minimal discomfort to me. I relaxed knowing I was in good hands. He is also pleasant and personable (with great taste in office music!). His front desk staff and endodontic assistants are also gentle and very customer service oriented. The facility in Arlington was pristinely clean and uncluttered. It all added up to a highly professional environment. I highly recommend you see Dr. Cheron with your endodontic issues. read more

I have had three root canals and three crowns. Dr. Cheron has been the best surgeon thus far. No issues with pain he was professional, straightforward and frankly pretty quick. He repaired the root canal that was done by another Dentist. He did a great job and by the looks of hte Xray left NO room for infections which is what I had and why I needed the root canal to be redone. Awesome job! Would definitely recommend. read more

Things started well with Sam, the receptionist, who was courteous and made scheduling easy. Dr. Cheron was great - he explained everything as he went along, answered additional questions I had, and provided options for how we could proceed. No one (that I know, at least) wants to go to the endodontist, but overall it was a very pleasant experience, and I understood my situation much better than before my visit. I appreciate any doctor that doesn't push for more invasive treatments right off the bat, too. The office was clean, comfortable and modern. Overall the experience was good and despite being the place where root canals are done, it wasn't even scary. read more

"Fear stifles our thinking and actions. It creates indecisiveness that results in stagnation. I have known talented people who procrastinate indefinitely rather than risk failure. Lost opportunities cause erosion of confidence, and the downward spiral begins." -Charles Stanley We have been conditioned to fear people who practice oral medicine. Well, I've actually never had a dental or endodontic phobia, but many of you reading this may be fearful that your choppers will suffer at the hands of masochistic practitioners (a la Steve Martin's character in Little Shop of Horrors.) Rest assure that Northern Virginia Endodontic Associates are the antithesis of the Hollywood butchers that are portrayed on the big screen. Hint: this is your cue to breathe a sigh of relief. Dr. Cheron and staff were recommended to me by the folks over at Virginia Dental Center and I couldn't be more pleased. Sarah at the front desk is your first point of contact and she's such a pleasure to work with. She makes all the insurance and scheduling stuff appear seamless- even though behind the scenes insurance is sticky business. Freddy, the Endodontic Assistant, and Dr. Cheron are a good team. Dr. Cheron does well at describing the diagnosis at the evaluation and lays all the options on the table. He told me everything I needed to know at the eval and there were no surprises on the day of the procedure. The restoration itself was painless and smooth sailing. Actually, I was so relaxed that I almost fell asleep while listening to the Beatles Pandora station. Like the quote above says, "Lost opportunities cause erosion...and the downward spiral begins." Now apply that quote to what's going on in your mouth. Stop procrastinating and call already. Diagnosis: Choppers in need of help Prognosis: Your choppers are in good hands with good people who do phenomenal work. read more

I was referred to this practice as part of a restoration procedure. I needed to get a failing cap removed and have a double root-canal performed to support the replacement of the failing cap. Now, like most people, I've heard lots of horror stories about the root canal experience. So, I had a LOT of trepidation about the procedure. I don't know if my experience was simply atypical or if Dr. Cheron is simply "that good". Whatever the case, while I wouldn't seek out a root canal, it definitely wasn't the horror show I was expecting. To be honest, if I had to characterize it, I'd say it was kind of absurd. As freaked out as I'd been at the work I was about to experience, it turned out to be completely straight forward and painless. Why I say "absurd" was that I actually found myself literally laughing at how much of a non-event it was versus the horror I was expecting. That, and having your mouth ratcheted open with what amounts to a green balloon stretched across your mouth to prevent the drillings from falling into your throat is kind of funny. Oh: and the slight burning smell of the drilling was reminiscent of Bill Cosby's standup. Like I say: it was pretty much a non-event. Any time a medical professional can turn something into a non-event, I'm happy. I'm hoping to never have to need Dr. Cheron's services, again, but, if I do, I hope he's still in practice as he would be who I'd seek out, first. read more

If you are looking for someone who is more than capable of handling your root canal procedure; look no further than Dr. Cheron. I was thoroughly impressed with his knowledge and care throughout my visit. Dr. Cheron gave me his full attention and also spoke to me on the phone several occasions to make sure I was comfortable with my decision and to answer any other questions that I had. It is not often that a healthcare professional gives up so much of their limited free time to make sure the patient is informed and at ease with the decision they are about to make. Dr. Cheron puts a great face to the Endodontic name and the entire DC Metro area is lucky to have him serving us. Thanks again Dr Cheron, Sam, and Sarah for making a not so good experience a great one! Sincerely, Peyton read more

I was not exited about going to see Dr. Cheron but I was in a ton of pain and my dentist said that I had to go see him right away. He got me in that day. Before getting started he explained the entire three-part process and made me aware of all the steps along the way. We just completed the final visit and I do have to say he and his staff made an unpleasant experience as pleasant as possible. I recommend Dr. Cheron and just wish you did no have to get a root canal to go see him. read more

I had been struggling with constant pain (and no sleep) after Pt 1 of a root canal and NVEA got me into see Dr Russo that very morning! She and her staff were so warm and solicitous that made me feel (somewhat) better right away. Dr Russo thankfully diagnosed the severe jaw muscle tightness I was experiencing and after treatment I was able to get some sleep that very night. She finished up the root canal after a couple of days and, even though that was not what I consider a fun way to spend an hour, I am good to go for my overseas trip next week! If you're in Arlington be aware that it seems Dr Russo can see people more quickly in the Burke location. Not a bad drive if you can avoid rush hour. Thanks NVEA! read more

After my general dentist completed my crown, I made an appointment with Dr. Cheron. First, I met with him for an assessment and he explained to me why I need a root canal and how the process will work. He was very through and clear in his communication. I also price shopped (as I did not have dental insurance at that time) and figured out that Dr. Cheron's price quote was fair. He did a great job on the root canal and my general dentist restored my crown without any issues after that. It has been more than two years since then and I have not experienced any problems with the tooth. I definitely recommend Dr. Cheron for a root canal procedure. read more

Dr. Russo and her staff were so very helpful with some recent dental issues I had. Not only did they see me to help me identify the issue, they were also extremely helpful in assisting me with getting records to another specialist to deal with a different issue. I felt like Dr. Russo really took her time to answer all of my questions, and I felt very confident in her expertise. I wish I could leave 10 stars - the front office staff are so friendly, kind, and patient, as is Dr. Russo. read more

I visited Dr. Cheron for a second opinion on tooth and facial pain and provided him with a number of x-rays and images taken by other highly reputable dentists and endodontists and a TMJ specialist. My hope was to get another opinion on possible sources of pain, possible solutions, and questions to pursue before I have a tooth extracted. I was told that several more x-rays were needed, for liability reasons. Without more x-rays, he would not discuss any of the issues. I found this unprofessional and unfair. read more

Dr. Cheron and his staff were extremely patient, kind, and caring. I received a root canal from Dr. Cheron and he walked me through the entire process step-by-step. I had seen many endodontists prior and he blew each one out of the park. If you are need of a root canal, consultation, or general endodontic care, GO TO THIS OFFICE! read more

ROOT CANAL! For someone who has never had one, these 2 words conjured fear, pain and dread! I was given a list of specialists by my general dentist. The first call (to a different practice) was answered by a woman with a thick accent and I was immediately placed on a long hold. I hung up and my second call was answered by Sam, the receptionist/ practice manager at NVEA. Sam was able to answer all of my questions regarding insurance network & coverage, is patient, knowledgable and a pleasure to talk to. Based on my interaction with Sam, I decided to go with Dr. Russo, as she is my ins. network and never looked back! Dr. Russo's team is awesome (thanks Freddy, Kat & Sam)! Just good people that put you at ease. Details of the procedure, finances and what to expect are upfront, transparent and in terms that a layman like myself can easily understand. Dr. Russo is knowledgable, skilled and gentle- she is a master of her craft. My tooth was actually quite ravaged going in and many other endos likely would have opted to extract it, which would have left a void and further require a crown or bridge. But Dr. Russo presented the idea of trying to salvage and rehabilitate the tooth. Five canals were drilled, yikes! But my fears were all for naught, as her work was so gentle and non-invasive that I quickly dozed off to the music in the background (not due to anesthesia, it was just local novocaine). If you have the same fears going in for a root canal, rest assured that the procedure is no more invasive than a regular filling. At least with Dr. Russo, it felt like a regular cleaning, no joke! You'll be in the best hands with Dr. Russo and her team at NVEA! read more

Care doesn't get better than this. Dr. Russo is amazing as is everyone I have encountered at the practice. She is genuinely caring and thorough. She never seems rushed and has always taken her time with me whether in the office or on a Friday night phone call at 9 pm. During the latter, she was on the phone with me for like 10 minutes and seemed totally down to spend 20 more if I needed it. She also reassured me that she was just a phone call away and available all weekend if needed. Talk about peace of mind! It has become a joke with friends that I just want to call her about everything (worried about kids, if my dogs lost, fight with partner, everything) because she makes you feel so warm, safe, and secure. She is amazing. The course of treatment has made sense and while my issues seem somewhat complex and I am still undergoing treatment, she has thoroughly included me in the explanations, discussions, options, decision making. This has been the hands down best medical/dental experience I have ever experienced. This is the place to go! I will let you know if anything changes after my double root canal in two weeks but based on everything thus far, i imagine I will still be wanting to scream from the mountain tops how awesome this place is! read more

In an effort to keep this somewhat sort and sweet, I'll simply echo the prevailing sentiment - Dr. Cheron and his staff are amazing. I referred myself here after my general dentist recommended a root canal evaluation on a single tooth. Sam, at the front office, was easily one of the kindest, most helpful people I've encountered in any medical setting - over the phone and in-person. She got me scheduled for an eval that same week, and dealt directly with my insurance to provide me with detailed cost breakdowns and estimates. During the appt, Dr. Cheron identified the issue on x-ray and gave me a solid (and easy to understand) run-down of my options. He was kind, patient, and conservative in his approach - though honest in relaying that, while I could take measures to avoid a root canal for now, it was the likely end game for the tooth in question. I appreciated the absence of fear-mongering (general dentist said that my tooth was a ticking time bomb on the verge of exploding). Given the facts at hand, I opted to schedule a root canal for the following week. The procedure itself was completely painless - honestly I've had fillings that were more uncomfortable, and remain amazed that the entire thing was so uneventful. Like someone else said, Dr. Cheron is a wizard with the needle - I felt nary a prick, and suffered no ill after-effects (have been afflicted with oral hematomas resulting from injections in the past). He worked efficiently, kept me updated at each stage of the root canal, and in general was extremely reassuring. Kat assisted Dr. Cheron, and together they provided a stellar (dare I say pleasant?) patient experience. It was over before I knew it, and Dr. Cheron indicated that the straightforward nature of the tooth made the 3D cone beam x-ray unnecessary - which saved me a nice chunk of change. I sincerely appreciated that, as many dentists would have simply done it and pocketed the profit (wasn't covered by my insurance). It's clear that everyone in this office has the patient's best interests at heart, and it certainly shows. I hope to never require endodontic services again - but if I do, this is the only place I'll return. On an aesthetic note - the office is clean, open and modern. I love that they offer mini water bottles in the waiting area, and keep magazine subscriptions up to date. Also, beautiful views out the windows. I can't recommend Dr. Cheron and his team highly enough! read more

I was thoroughly TERRIFIED to go and get my first root canal (and hopefully my last), I had been trying to convince myself that it could wait, but the pain was unbearable. As soon as I walked into Northern Virginia Endodontic Associates office, I knew I was in good hands. The Office Manager, Sam is friendly and warm, after about 5 mins, I felt like I was chatting with an old friend and not in the waiting room for a consult for a root canal. Promptly at 3:00 (which was my appointment time), I was called back for my consultation. Dr. Cheron was very friendly. After taking my x-rays, he discussed with me all of the options, and what each one meant, he did this in layman's terms and not doctor speak (which I greatly appreciated). I returned to the office a week later for the procedure and I won't lie, I was really nervous. I immediately felt at ease when Sam asked me what music I would like to listen to... I jokingly said Lil Wayne (which she actually put on). Dr. Cheron walked me through everything that he was doing... and he kept asking if I was in any pain or felt anything (again, I really appreciated that because I have seen dental professionals that didn't ask and didn't believe me when I said I was in pain). The appointment took about 1.5 hours, but by the time I was done, the only complaint I had was a sore jaw... it was better by the next day and felt 100% by the day after. Not only would I would recommend Dr. Cheron and Northern Virginia Endodontic Associates to anyone in need of a root canal, but if, god forbid, I ever need another one, I would go back to them without hesitation. Everyone was very professional but they also made me feel like I was in the presence of old friends. read more

Dr. Russo and her assistant were phenomenal with my root canal treatment. I can't say enough good things about them, the treatment, or the rest of the staff. I felt absolutely nothing during the procedure, hardly even a pinch when numbed with the needle. I wasn't sore the next day, either. Don't waste time going anywhere else. They are the best! read more

Sam was very pleasant to speak to upon walk-in. The office is very clean with a flat screen and water/coffee. Freddie was Dr. Cheron's Assistant who helped with the root canal and was on top of prepping and working alongside Dr. Cheron throughout the procedure. Dr. Cheron was extremely helpful and explanatory down to every detail of what was going to happen. Always asking if I was comfortable throughout the procedure. Was recommended by my Dentist Brian Schobel(Virginia Center for Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Clarendon) and the two were very professional and easy to work with. Highly recommend Dr. Cheron and his staff! read more

Dr. Cheron is by far the most honest, personable, and knowledgeable endodontist I have met. I have lots of personal experience with dental work, but I highly recommend him! My dentist, Dr. Gialanella, referred me to him; Dr. G is more than genuine, so it makes sense that he refers to someone equal in character! I am a physician, so I recognize integrity:). The office staff were equally welcoming and very helpful! Rarely do you find an office where the staff and providers both take pride in quality service. Should I ever "have to" need a dreadful root canal, I'm comforted in knowing that I'm in good hands. read more

I had the first part of my root canal done yesterday. He had to do my root canal on a tooth with a huge filling in it. I think he had to take the filling out to get into my tooth but I don't know because I couldn't feel anything. I had a numbing agent and 3 shot of Novocaine. Originally I was going to have laughing gas but my mom said that I wouldn't need it. I couldn't feel the numbing shots at all which is kinda ironic. After the procedure and after the Novocaine I had a sore mouth for about 1 hour and that's it. Poof. Completely gone. His assistant Freddie was incredibly nice along with the office lady. I will go back soon for the rest of the root canal. read more

Dr Cheron and his staff are excellent! the office is clean and modern and comfortable. I have to say thank you Dr. Cheron for your excellent "chair side" manner and the laughs and for playing the blues for me! I thank you so much! read more

I did not end up getting my root canal in this office, but I had tried to schedule one and then ended up not being able to make it to the appointment after Northern VA was rocked with Snowmageddon 2015 (aka 3 entire inches of horrible devastating snow). But Sam was so sweet on the phone and kindly understood my having to cancel when I couldn't get there that morning because no roads had been treated. They even found openings for me on the cancelation list, but by then I had already scheduled my procedure to be done elsewhere (just to be more timely since I was in So. Much. Pain.)... But I thank Sam so much for going above and beyond with her customer service and efforts to get me in! :) read more