I arrived to a run down building with bars on the back windows and no clear signage. The procedure (root canal) was complete I was given no option for a payment plan and they would not tell me any general price beforehand. The next morning I was woken up from the pain, I have not been able to eat. I called the emergency 24/7 number they gave me at 5 am and there was no answer. They called me back at 10:45am to tell me there's nothing they can do for me. They only want your money read more

The staff is top notch ! Dr. Lin is a one of a kind ! I have never met a doctor in any field at his level. I would not hesitate to recommend him. I wish I could make him my General Practitioner! read more

Last month I was referred to Apex Endodontics for a replacement root canal. I'd developed an infection in my tooth and needed relief quickly. I'm usually a very brave person, but I was really nervous about the procedure. It was complex, and every root canal is different. Fortunately for me Dr. Andrew Lin was there to talk me through each step as he performed the procedure. His kinndness and empathy made a challenging experience much better, and I highly recommend Dr. Lin if you need to have a similar procedure! Thank you Dr. Lin and staff! Sylvia Maddock read more

I came to my appointment feeling anxious because of all the negative things people say about root canals. But everything I heard turned out to be untrue! Not only was the whole procedure painless and quick, it hardly cost anything with my insurance. I put on a show to listen to on my headphones and the whole thing was done in less than a half hour because I didn't complete the episode. Having a root canal is no spa day, but it's also not torture. In the hands of a skilled professional, it was really nothing more invasive than a routine dental visit could be. Dr. Andrew Lin has a wonderful bedside manner. He was kind and patiently explained the procedure and answered all of my questions. On my drive home I started to feel a tiny bit of soreness, so as recommended I took a couple ibuprofen when I got home. For good measure I kept taking them every 4 hours that day. I didn't want to ever get to a point where I was in pain waiting for the relief to kick in. And no such moment has come. I'm now 2 days post op and feeling fine. No pain medications needed. I have no soreness and feel completely normal. And my tooth, which was light gray, now looks the same shade as the adjacent one. I'm very pleased with the outcome I received from Apex Endodontics. read more

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I was in severe pain, referred by my regular dentist to have a root canal done. The doctor here was great. I was super anxious and he helped me relax by explaining the procedure in detail. The procedure took like 2 hours but it was worth the pain relief. Office is clean and everyone was pleasant and professional. read more

Dr Lin is thorough and very detail oriented not only in his work but in his explanations to patients. At no point did I feel that I didn't understand what was going on or that I couldn't ask to pause if needed. Very impressed with this office and, although I hope I never have to return, it would be the top of my list if I needed to read more

Location looks like a reconverted fast food restaurant behind gates. I arrived a little before 2 and the doors were locked and I didn't feel safe. I turned around and went home. If they can't afford a better location it makes me concerned. read more

As someone with a deep fear of dental work and a history of panic attacks at previous dental offices, I arrived feeling incredibly nervous. I was referred to Dr. Andrew Lin by my general dentist, and from the moment I walked in, the staff went above and beyond to make me feel safe and cared for. When I explained my anxiety to the office team, they listened with genuine compassion and took every step to ensure my comfort. Dr. Andrew Lin was remarkable--not only is he highly skilled and dedicated to providing excellent dental care, but he also took the time to sit with me and help me through my panic attack. His patience, kindness, and attention to my mental well-being made all the difference. I can't recommend Apex Endodontics ENOUGH. Dr. Lin and the entire team at the Costa Mesa location are truly top-notch. Thank you for turning what could have been a daunting experience into one of trust and care! read more

Took great care to preserve my tooth. Had a significant crack in a back molar and a lot of nerve pain. They did a good job and took the time to make sure I was comfortable and the outcome of the procedure was successful. Thank you! read more

My dentist recommended I get evaluated for a root canal but the place he recommended didn't take my insurance. I went on Yelp to find someone that would and found this place. I was a bit weary cause I've never been here, but I'm glad I did. Dr. Lin did a great job and they got me in quickly. The root canal was fast and my tooth pain was gone after. He listened to my over explanations of my situation and was very informative with what he was doing during the whole process. Definitely recommend coming here if you need a root canal. read more

I had a filling that fractured after 25 years and unfortunately took out some of the tooth structure and required a root canal. Dr. Lin completed it today, very calm and attentive to making sure his patients are comfortable during the procedure. Extremely efficient, had a 9:00 appointment, and was done by around 10:45. Would highly recommend! read more

I was referred to Dr. Lin by Dr. Kim. Dr. Kim put a crown on my tooth and my tooth still hurt. Dr. Lin inspected the tooth, stating the tooth was find and did not need a root canal. i said my tooth hurts, Dr. Lin did not know why. I went to another Dentist and He said I need a root canal. after the root canal I am pain free. I will not go to Dr. Lin or Dr. Kim again. read more

It's been two weeks since my root canal with Dr. Lin. One of my top front teeth had been growing darker due to an injury from my childhood and my dentist referred me to Apex. I was nervous about this procedure but the entire process was easy and painless. Dr. Lin demonstrates confidence through his calm and sincere bedside manner. I didn't even fill any pinch when he applied the local anesthetic. After my procedure, he recommended I take two ibuprofen a day for the next few days, but I didn't even need it because I felt no pain. I do want to note one thing. When the tech was setting up the dental tools, I saw him drop a rubber piece from the suction tool onto the ground. He picked it up and placed it back onto the tool, without any disinfecting or even wiping. A dental office should already be held to the highest standards when it comes to hygiene, so to witness this during a pandemic was even more concerning. This one issue aside, I would still recommend Apex Endodontics for a root canal. I'm pleased I won't have to feel self conscious about my dark tooth. read more

Great office for endo work. I had a root canal here in 2015, my molar is still viable, everything has been great with the work done on the tooth. I came in today for a 2nd opinion on a recent root canal I did with my GD. To be honest, the work done at Apex is by far much superior to what my GD did, very great bedside manner and knowledgeable. Highly recommend! read more

I just come to America from Georgia and my son was in pain. My dentist told me to come to Dr. Andrew for his root canal. From the moment we walked in, everything was perfect about this office. Great front office that checked him in right away. When he got to the back, this sweet gentleman assistant Rahmez helped him so much. My son was nervous and he helped him calm down and relax. Then we met Dr. Andrew and he was great. He told us everything we needed to know and was very professional doctor. Overall, office was very clean and all workers were great to us. They saved my sons tooth with root canal when he had high chance of losing it so I love them for this. All the best to Dr. Andrew and future doctor Rahmez. Thank you guys! read more

I had my first root canal today. Having had oral cancer when I was young has made it is very difficult to get me numb. Dr. Andrew Lim was AMAZING!! He listened to me, explained everything, understood my concerns and was very gentle. I could not be happier with the care I received today. I highly recommend him! Thank you Dr. Lim! read more

I cannot say enough about this practice. The staff is professional and Dr. Lin a skilled root canal guy. NO pain. In and out in 80 minutes.

Very caring and understanding of your needs. I was in a lot of pain after my root canal and they were amazing with pain management and super understanding when I had a mishap with my meds- I lost them after a trip to Palm Springs but this place took care of me. I will definitely be back. Special thank you to Brenda at the front desk for being so compassionate. read more

I went in for a root canal as referred by Dr. John from coastal family dental. The root canal was very smooth and Doctor explained in detail what treatment were doing, and set proper expectations. Such a warm and welcoming staff. I was accommodate earlier than scheduled and didn't have to wait long. Highly recommended! Price, quality and service is top notch! read more

So far so good!! As of now I've only had a consultation but my personal dentist highly recommends that I visit this particular Endo. The staff was very friendly, the office and work stations were very clean and the doctor was absolutely awesome. I have scheduled an appointment for my root canal and I feel that I am in good hands. Of course I will get you an update after my little surgery is performed but for now this place is 100% a five star location and according to the other yelpers that have been here before me I think I'm in good hands. read more

I work for a dentist and we refer to Dr Lin ... so naturally when it was time for me to have a root canal - of course I chose Dr Lin. The entire staff is so professional and helpful - I appreciate their kindness and how easy they made my first visit. Dr Lin - exceptional. Everyone has heard a story or two about a bad experience with a root canal - and I have had one prior to The one I had today - and there was no comparison. Dr Lin made me feel at ease - explaining the cause of my pain and went to work immediately. Yes - my office refers to Dr Lin ... and I feel very confident referring my patients to This root canal specialist. If you need a root canal - look no further. They are the best. read more

Came here for a root canal and the staff was so sweet and accommodating. Front desk was very knowledgeable and patient. I have a small mouth and x-rats are usually terrible, but their x-ray tech Alissa was SO fast and sweet. Dr. Lin kept checking in through the procedure and explained each step as he went through. As someone who is terrified of the dentist, I can not rate this place high enough. read more

Recently got a root canal and was feeling SO nervous. Dr Andrew was super understanding and made sure I felt absolutely NO pain and was really nice. I 1000000% recommend getting ur root canal from here. Also the staff there was nice. Thank you all for the great experience read more

I had a root canal done, and it isn't my first, unfortunately! The good news is; it was my best. Dr.Lin listened to my concerns, regarding results of previous work I had done. He was so kind, gentle and thorough! I couldn't believe he finished as quickly as could be expected, without stressing me out. I left there feeling great, and I have had no pain or discomfort. I highly recommend Dr. Lin and his great staff! They are the best! Mary Beth Dorish read more

Dr. Andrew was very kind, knowledgeable and caring to his patients. I've always had numbing issues since I was a child and I was always re traumatized from not being numb properly. I expressed my worries and fears to him and he was able to make sure I was completely numb before starting. He is a great dentist! read more

I was referred to Dr. Lin by my dentist for a root canal treatment. I'm not lying when I say I was nervous from all the stories I've heard about the pain of a root canal. I can say that the whole process with Dr. Lin was painless! I'm still in disbelief. He, as well as his assistant, were so gentle and kind! Throughout the procedure he kept making sure that I was doing okay and would talk me through the steps of what he was doing. I know so many fear the dentist but after my experience with Dr. Lin I almost want to come back. Lol. Seriously, 10 stars. read more

This is the best endodontist in Orange County by far! Dr. Lin was not only very nice but extremely knowledgeable & confident in what he was doing. He thoroughly explained the process of a root canal and even drew out a diagram since I am more of a "visual" person. Of course, I was very nervous to get treatment done. But the whole process was ironically painless! My tooth had a difficult anatomy, but Dr. Lin knew exactly what he was doing and saved my tooth. He even followed up with a personal phone call the next day to check up on me. Thank you so much Dr. Lin and everyone at Apex! read more

I have a billing issue with an incredibly unprofessional endodontics office. On April 26, 2021 I went there for a root canal. After paying my part of the root canal out of pocket of $420 the dentist proceeded (they insist on payment before the dentist will begin). Dr Lin immediately said there was a fracture in the tooth and could not proceed. I was directed to go to a dentist that could do the extraction. I was told that they could not give me the $420 back because they already submitted it to insurance. This was only 10 minutes after I made payment!!! How could that have been true but they had my money. They told be the cost to me for the dentists evaluation was only $85 after insurance and I would get a check back in 2 weeks. I have made FIVE calls to their office in the last 4 months and 2 calls to my insurance company that said the APEX office still has not provided them the information they need. The office has been totally non-responsive to me and the office manager said she would followup as to why I did not get my refund from their accounting department, but they have not..over and over again. On my 5th call last week they promised to call me back the next day to give me a status but have not called for another week. I can not spend so much of my time on this issue. Why do I  have this challenge of 4 months just to get back $420 that I gave them only 10 minutes earlier for work that was not even performed,  is incredible. I should have cancelled the credit card payment but I trusted them and now realize I should not have. This is so wrong and unprofessional on many levels. read more

I was referred to Apex by my dentist, after it was discovered that special treatment would be required for my tooth. I needed re-treatment on a root canal that was done at another location, (many years ago) and I received great care from Dr. Lin and his staff. They were very helpful and kind; and I was definitely glad I had requested the evaluation/treatment option for my appointment---better to get everything done at once! :) read more

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I was referred here for a root canal by my dentist. I have never been comfortable going to the dentist even though my dentist is amazing. When hearing I had a cracked tooth and needed a root canal I was dreading this procedure. I didn't want to be in anymore discomfort than I was, so I called and made the appointment. Yesterday, upon arrival the front staff was friendly and encouraging as well as informing. I was then taken to the back and met with the assistant and Dr. Andrew Lin. He explained everything in detail, could tell how nervous I was, and spoke calmly making me feel comfortable. He spoke with me throughout the procedure, continually checking to make sure I was comfortable and pain free. When finished he continued to make sure I was feeling well and explained the follow up care with my dentist. I am so glad I went here for my root canal and if I ever have to get another I will definitely go back to Dr. Lin. If anybody I know ever needs one, I will recommend Apex Endodontics with Dr. Lin to them and explain you will be in good hands. read more

I cannot say enough about Dr. Lin and his office staff. First let me start off by saying I am not one to go to the dentist every 6 months for my check ups. I have huge fear of the dentist. So much so it took me 10 yrs to get to one. After seeming my general dentist she let me know I'd have to have two root canals but she was going to send me to a specialist. Going into my appointment today. I was so nervous I felt my anxiety start to kick in. I even had a nightmare that Dr.Lin messed up my tooth lol. Now that the procedure is over I'm so happy I was referred to him. He is an amazing Endo Doctor. The appt starts off with Dr. Lin numbing you. Once you're perfectly numb Dr. Lin places something in your mouth I forget what it's called but it helps so you don't have to hold your mouth open for whatever time it takes him to do the root canal. Than he places a "dental dam" on you and it'll only expose the tooth that needs a root canal. I actually liked having the "dental dam" there. I felt like I could breath and swallow my saliva better. Than Dr. Lin begins the root canal. You hear all the drilling and the cleaning. I even smelled bleach when he was cleaning out my tooth. He gets an X-Ray before he begins to fill your tooth up just to make sure it's shaped properly. He finishes shaping the tooth and voila the root canal is complete. Rest assured you're in GREAT hands when you come to Dr. Lin's office. read more

I had a referral to one endodontist prior to coming to this office, and did not feel comfortable there. The endodontist there did not answer all my questions and hastily told me I needed to get a root canal without proper explanation. I've never had a root canal before so this definitely made me nervous. I knew I needed to find another endodontist after this initial consultation. After doing some research for an endodontist nearby, I stumbled upon this office and immediately requested a referral for a consultation. I am extremely happy with my choice in coming here!! Dr. Lin was very attentive in providing you with details on what is going on with your tooth and the work he is doing. He answers every questions thoroughly and makes you feel comfortable in asking the questions. After all the work is done, he carefully inspects his work and follow up to make sure that everything went well. His team is also very friendly and professional. Office is well kept and appears very clean. And...there is never a long wait! I had a great experience here...and I never ever say that about any dentists or specialists who inspect my teeth. I believe Apex has a location in Anaheim. I have not been there, but I can only assume the experience is just as great with Dr. Lin and his staff. Highly recommended for all your endodontic needs. read more

I had a great experience at this location with Dr. Lin and his group of front and back office staff. They were very organized with the appointment planning and were able to get me in early! I had a bad experience 5 years ago when a doctor at a different office performed a root canal on me, however, Dr. Lin made it feel completely painless and finished my treatment quick. The dental assistants were very polite and nice. They explained everything clearly and showed that they actually are willing to do whatever it takes to satisfy a patient and make sure I knew everything that I needed to know before I left the office.. Yelp should allow us to put more then 5 stars! read more

I cannot recommend Dr. Sean Lin more. I had a root canal done on my front tooth and I can't imagine it being more comfortable than it was. I felt ABSOLUTELY NOTHING throughout the whole procedure, not even the anaesthetic shot. You should know that I'm also the type that is severely scared of visiting the dentist and when I was told I need my first ever root canal I was dreading it for more than a week. I did a thorough research which took me around 5 hours and found Dr. Sean Lin. He is truly amazing. I'll be 100% honest and tell you that after the procedure you'll feel a little bit of pain (4/10 pain) which gets reduced by the ibuprofen to 1/10 pain. The pain after the procedure only lasts for 2 days and you can do your normal life stuff for that duration. Best endodontist in O.C. 5 STARS ***** read more

This MAN is the BEST ENDODONTIST EVER!!! I was referred to Apex by a new general dentist. I was in such FEAR and ANXIETY about going to the dentist. I was in such pulsating pain from this tooth. Now I needed a root canal thru my crown, I just recently had done. I thought I was going to loose the crown, be in pain, cost me an arm and a leg for treatment, and another new crown... FEAR was setting in. Dr. Lin is the BEST ever! He was very nice, confident, and gentle. He explained everything, step by step. The girls at the front, kind, explained my insurance, and I made a co-pay upfront. My treatment from Dr. Lin was the BEST I have EVER EXPERIENCED. It was truly unlike any dentist Ive had ever gone to. I had NO PAIN, NO DISCOMFORT, no gagging from water during treatment, and no red mouth afterwards. Its the next day, still NO PAIN from after treatment. As long as I keep coming to Dr. Lin for my future treatment, I wont be afraid anymore. Thank you, Apex, for everything! read more

Had a wonderful experience with Dr. Lin. He is articulate, comforting and very professional. His office got me in right away after having a lot of pain. He explained everything in great detail. This was my first experience with a root canal and I was so glad they were able to see me. Highly recommend!! read more

I cannot express how nice doctor Andrew Lin was to me :) it was an example of realization that not all dentists have to be scary he was so informative very understanding and he also made me feel super comfortable throughout the entire procedure even when he offered a suggested whitening treatment that I couldn't afford at that time he was very understanding when I declined it and still treated me very nicely. I also received a super nice follow-up call a few days after to check on me. read more

My dentist referred me to Apex for a root canal and I went to Dr. Sean Lin for treatment. I was a really big wuss about it and Dr. Lin was SO understanding and comforting. He kept asking me throughout the procedure if I was ok and if I needed to take a break because he could see the fear in my eyes. I was a total baby about it and Dr. Lin did a great job and I came out of it with no pain at all. I hope I never have to see him again but if I ever do need a root canal, he's my guy. read more

I LOVE THIS DOCTOR. Dr Andrew Lin. He is the best i have ever been too. Such a nice, Gentle Doctor. His staff was awesome also! THANK YOU SO MUCH! read more

All reasonable effort should be made to help a patient make the most informed decision, by providing necessary information about a service at its most appropriate time (for example, before a service is rendered, not after). This will particularly help a patient to avoid incurring any unforeseen expenses. I did not receive this effort from this Apex. It resulted with incurring an expense that I did not expect. I didn't even receive a credit of some sort as a gesture that there was an acknowledgment of responsibility in this matter. Instead of righting the wrong, the blame was shifted to me, saying "I should have asked more questions." Two of its employees were very dismissive, not friendly, nor helpful. They just didn't seem to care much. This nightmare lasted for months while communicating with them, trying to bring balance into this situation. The doctor was nice. He expressed sympathy for the situation I was put in but still, in the end, offered no real help. So while I cannot recommend them, I do hope that their company improves their communication methods, and helping to keep their patients informed about need-to-know policies with the services they provide. read more