This review is purely for Dr. Cheikh. She is a very calm, passionate, thorough explaining dentist. I had a filling done by my general dentist and a day later was in pain. I assumed it was from the procedure as the post-op instructions stated i would be uncomfortable for up to two weeks. I waited the two weeks and still in pain. at this point, i went back to the dentist and he referred me to Dr. Cheikh for root canal. due to scheduling, i wasnt able to see her for a few days. My face had gotten swollen and my gums were hurting. When i saw Dr. Cheikh, she thoroughly examined my teeth to make sure what i could feel and couldnt. she did a list of sensation tests to narrow down the problem and from her findings she preformed the root canal that day. I have seen many dentists and I can tell that Dr. Cheikh really made sure i was comfortable and that any infection was cleaned out. Before any of this, she also made sure to go over the payment before performing anything to make sure we were both in agreement. i highly recommend her. If i rated her overall office, it would be a 3.5. her office is small and it looks like it is run by Dr. Cheikh and her dental assistant. the phones were ringing non-stop and during down times on my tooth they would either answer a call or respond to one, which i didnt mind. these days, its hard to find help and good help at least. As a dentist, again 5 starts, given the economy these days, i didnt mind the back and forth that happened as i think it is truly 2 people running a business. read more

I have bee at another doctor office when they simply wanted to pull my teeth out!!! She gave me urgent appointment and saved the teeth. Her office is absolutely clean and so comfortable, the assistant is a sweetheart and this team's office is where you want to go to, with any disappointment news you get from other doctors. Before you do any important just see her first. She goes above and beyond to save your existing teeth. Don't listen to those who just simply give you all the bad news about your teeth and tell you , you need implant!!!! Thank you Doctor Cheikh, Thank you Karen. I truly appreciate your hard work and help. read more

Behnaz Cheikh, DDS - Endodontists Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Dr. Cheikh and her assistants are so helpful, so professional. Nobody likes a root canal, but Dr. Cheikh gets them done in a minimum of time and discomfort. Thanks, Dr. Cheikh read more

I saw Dr. Cheikh for evaluation of 2 molars of which I was having discomfort. My first red flag was the unprofessional appearance & demeanor of her receptionist/dental assistant/office helper. also seemed odd That the office seemed really slow, like I was the only patient there. Dr. cheikh took multiple X-rays of my teeth & spent approximately an hour "evaluating" my discomfort without any diagnosis or specific recommendations other than to use a water pic, check my mouth guard & come back in 1 month. I received a large bill. I also was told by my oral surgeon 6 weeks later that he could see, via panogram that 1 of the molars was badly fractured , below the gum line & is no longer salvageable. I would never recommend Dr Cheikh. read more

I was seen promptly upon referral from my dentist after experiencing upper jaw pain for over a week. I was very apprehensive about the root canal procedure but Dr. Cheikh thoroughly and patiently described the entire process. I was impressed by her professionalism and clinical expertise as well as that of her assistant, Karen. The 2 step procedure was minimally uncomfortable (excellent local numbing anesthetic) with immediate relief of pain. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Cheikh if you are in need of a root canal procedure. read more

I had an excellent experience with Dr Cheikh and an excellent outcome. Not much more to say. Strongly recommend her.

I hope I never have the need to go to her office again (she does perform root canals after all), but honestly, knowing that Dr. Cheikh would be the one working on my tooth would take some of the "ache" out of the process. Her office is calming and peaceful. Both Dr. Cheikh and her assistant made me feel welcome and truly cared for. I would almost describe the experience as a "root canal spa treatment". If you are looking for a endodontist who will go the extra mile for you, congratulations, you have found her. read more

Dr. Cheikh and staff are amazing!! She came to my rescue when I was having a dental emergency in stage 10 pain... did I mention I'm terrified of the dentist? My root canal was painless and she was attentive and calming. I am SO thankful I found this office. Thank you x100! read more

I was refereed to this doctor by an awesome dentist in Carlsbad named Dr. Park. I, like most people, have a fear of needles. It isn't an issue with the pain, but rather than it creeps me to high hell feeling a hair thin piece of metal slide in and out of my gums. I can not stress enough how much Behnaz and her assistant Amanda helped me with this problem. They loaded me with enough topical numbing agent that I was unlikely to feel a punch to my jaw, let alone the prick of a needle. Dr Behnaz must have experience with these kinds of problems because she was the first dentist I have ever had that got me to close my eyes and concentrate on something else to take my mind of the creepiness. She was quick and concise with her work. Every aspect of her practice was awesome including the coziness of her office, the friendliness of her staff, the pricing for my root canal (under $300 with insurance) and the sensitivity she showed to making sure that I was comfortable. I hope this review will help you to choose a very reliable and experienced periodontist. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Cheikh for roughly a decade now - every bit of work she has ever done has held up, been complication free and has enabled me to keep a number of teeth that I probably would have otherwise lost. I never experienced any pain during treatment while "in the chair", nor have I once treatment is completed; I am grateful for her helping me have a pain free mouth. read more

The fact that my first Yelp review comes after a root canal should say a lot regarding the care that Dr. Cheikh provides! She is an incredible practitioner-kind, gentle, and incredibly thorough. I was pretty anxious about my procedure but I knew I was in incredible hands with Dr. Cheikh and her assistant, Amanda. They explained the procedure in great detail beforehand-even calling to check on me the night before. I felt no pain during the procedure. I have also received multiple phone calls after my procedure making sure that I am healing well. No one wants to have a root canal, but if you need one, definitely go see Dr. Cheikh! read more

Couldn't ask for better care. Dr Cheikh and Amanda were top notch and made me very comfortable.

Dr Cheikh is the best. I had to get a root canal and she made sure I felt comfortable throughout the entire process. I would recommend you her to anyone needing dental work!! read more

I'm no stranger to root canals, had 4 of them so far. Dr. Cheikh has taken the helm for the last two and she is amazing. Amanda, her assistant, guided me through the process over the phone and got me in quickly to see Dr.Cheick. Root canals and dental pain are obviously no fun, but in their expert hands the process was quick, easy and most importantly, PAINLESS! She's a specialist in her field and it shows in her knowledge of exactly how to treat the tooth and alleviate your pain. If your on the fence on who to choose, look no further, I can't recommend them enough. read more

Dr. Cheikh is extremely savvy and also made me feel so comfortable in my chair that I had total confidence in her ability. Her professionalism is exemplary every time and transpires throughout her work and her staff. I had never been so welcome and treated so comfortably and with such an excellence at the dentist and her root canals were the easiest ever. I have been extremely happy with her. Thank you Dr. Cheikh! read more

I was referred to Dr. Cheikh by my dentist to redo a root canal and she was able to see me right away based on the significant pain I was experiencing. I found her to be an very professional and an incredibly skilled dentist. Her office called me at home to see how I was doing after the procedure and Dr. Cheikh followed that up with a personal call herself. The whole experience was great and I wouldn't hesitate recommending family and friends to her office for any advanced dental procedure. read more

Dr. Cheikh is amazing. So warm and caring. I called her literally crying in pain as I had waited to get in to see my regular dentist. She saw me right away, gave me options and an antibiotic. She took her own time to call my dentist to get the records, and to pull a favor and refer me to an oral surgeon. I have had ALOT of dental work, and would prefer to be knocked out for even a cleaning... so it's never a good experience. But I can absolutely say that if there is a need, I will call Dr. Cheikh immediately. Thank you, thank you!! read more

Dr. Cheikh & her assistants were very attentive to me throughout the procedure. I've had many times where a dentist and staff are gossiping and joking with each other the whole time (making me feel like a potted plant), but Dr. Cheikh and her assistent were both laser-focused on me and my physical comfort. I hate the feeling of spit in my mouth for example, and all I needed to do was swallow twice and they would instantly be there with suction or anything else I needed. Dr. Cheikh was also very patient with me and my questions, and I felt so confident about her skills that I asked her for a second opinion on two other teeth-related issues I was concerned about. Their new office (brand new as of December 2017) is modern with cutting-edge technology, and even has an ocean view. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to go back (which is quite a statement considering I was visiting for a root canal). Dr. Cheikh came highly recommended by my Dentist, and now I can see why! read more

Dr. Cheikh and her staff have presided over many root canals in my mouth. The procedures were painless and conducted with efficiency and compassion. Dr. Cheikh runs a tight ship but always takes the time to talk with her patients read more

Late 2010, I was visiting southern California and I ran into an unexpected dental problem. Contacted a few doctors in the area but not much luck. Dr. Cheikh was the last person I called that day and to my surprise she handled my case immediately and I could not be any happier by end of the day. read more

Dr Cheikh and her staff are great. I went to her for a possible root canal. her tests confirmed that one was needed. The procedure and the followup was as well handled as I could ever expect. The office is very up-to-date technologically, including use of electronic information systems for all "paperwork". The office is physically nice and the atmosphere is very caring. My portion of the cost, after insurance coverage was less than I anticipated. I recommend them. read more

I would highly recommend Dr. Cheikh's office for any endodontic procedure. I first met Dr. Cheikh and her staff about a year ago when I needed a root canal. As a person who is nervous going to the dentist even for a routine check up, I was very scared when I was told that I would need this procedure. Dr. Cheikh and her staff were both kind and gentle. They put me at ease right away. I went through the procedure with little to no discomfort. Having had a previous root canal at a different dental office in this area, I can tell you that there was a night and day difference. Dr. Cheikh has an extremely high skill level, employs excellent staff, and has literally state of the art equipment that made the procedure much more quick and again with little to no pain. All check ups since then have been great. I attribute this to her excellent work!! Again, she has my highest recommendation!! read more