Dr. Allen made it his mission to save my cracked tooth. It doesn't sound like much until it's you! I am so grateful! Don't miss the list of technology used by Dr. Pullen's Brea Endodontics! Thank you RJ for assuring me of the level of care of all your doctors and for the other staff who were there on their holiday to provide care to those of us who needed them. read more

Here's the thing... having a root canal is no fun. Like, not at all. This wasn't my first and I was still nervous and miserable heading to office even knowing how positive my last experience here was. But I think they're used to dealing with less than thrilled people showing up. I had Dr. Pullen this time and he lives up to the hype. Made sure I was plenty numb and comfortable the entire time. He worked efficiently and it was honestly over quicker than I thought it would be. And it was painless. The most uncomfortable thing was keeping my mouth open the entire time, and if that's my biggest complaint, I chalk that up to a big win. The entire staff was friendly also. Look, if you have to do the thing, do it here. Dr. Pullen and staff are great and make it about as good as it can be. read more

I've always been so proud of my winning streak with my teeth, always have compliments on my smile and dentists have told me I have "great teeth". Then all of a sudden I have my first toothache at 50 plus years old. WTH??? After my dentist looking and x-raying and not finding the source, I got a referral to Dr. Pullen's office to have them check further. I was nervous of the unknown. And even more nervous when I found out that I was actually going to be having a root canal right then and there on my very first visit!! Yikes! But, Dr. Pullen's staff and Dr. Pullen himself were all very personable and calming, very friendly and helped me feel at ease. I did NOT feel a thing during the 90 minute procedure! The doctor and staff kept making sure I was okay and comfortable, I was. Very cool vibe in this office as well, so Southern California beachy and soothing. As much as I never want anything more to happen with my teeth, or go through another one of those excruciating tooth aches, should it happen again I know I will be in good hands with Dr. Pullen! Highly, highly recommend! I paid my co-pay on the day of service, and the front desk said that should my insurance pay more than expected then I'd receive a refund via same way that I paid. Two days after my procedure, I received a credit back onto my credit card! I didn't even have to call and ask or anything, they promptly refunded me, as promised. Great service. Thank you!!!! Hope to never see you again though. read more

Where I think Dr. Pullen does good work, be aware of hidden fees that aren't explained to you. I had a procedure done and signed the normal waiver but it was never explained to me that they were going to be sending a piece of my tissue to UCLA pathology to be assessed. I was never told the reason why this was required or that it was going to happen. A few weeks later I got a $300 bill from UCLA pathology. When I called Dr. Pullen's office I was told that I signed the waiver and that is why they took my insurance card. I explained that I had never been told that there was anything being sent to pathology or why and they told me that I signed the waiver, even though it wasn't explained to me that there might be an additional cost. They told me they would look into it and get back to me but they never did. When I called the billing department at UCLA pathology they were told they weren't even given my insurance information. The experience was very frustrating. Where I think Dr. Pullen is a good doctor, make sure you ask for everything to be explained to you and be careful what you're signing. I'm very frustrated by the whole experience. My family will not be returning. read more

This office was incredible to work with from start to finish. They were able to get me in the next day. Then from the moment I arrived their staff was so incredibly nice and accommodating. I am 25 weeks pregnant and Dr. Allen and his staff made me feel incredibly safe and comfortable throughout the whole procedure. I felt zero pain throughout the treatment and they even stayed late on a Friday to make sure my treatment was completely taken care of. I am so grateful for all of them. I highly recommend Brea Endodontics! read more

Everyone in the office treated me well. They were friendly and helpful. I was having a root canal for the first time and I was nervous. Dr. Pullen did an excellent job and I never had any pain during the procedure. He worked quickly so that my nervousness went away. It was a great experience and I would recommend him to anyone needing a root canal. read more

Dr. Pullen and his staff are simply beyond excellent! I cannot recommend another doctor higher! I speak with a great deal of experience. My late father was a USC dentist (class of 1942) who genuinely loved the profession. Dr. Pullen is also a graduate of USC Dental School, where I have enjoyed a 30 plus year relationship as a scholarship donor to help educate young, prospective dentists. I have had multiple RC treatments by Dr. Pullen over many years. If you desire the absolute best in professional endo care you have found the ideal doctor. Trust and confidence is paramount... Comfort and the ability to relax is another important consideration for many patients. I must admit, I had another RC treatment only yesterday. About three times, I almost fell asleep during the procedure, as I began to snore. If that does not indicate confidence and ability to relax I don't know what is! read more

Doctor Pullen is the best! I had a permanent crown that was done at another dental facility that was HORRIBLE. I couldn't eat anything crunchy and my tooth was hot and cold sensitive. I was in an immense amount of pain and would get excruciating headaches from the tooth pain. My brother told me about Dr. Pullen and how awesome he is. Dr. Pullen performed a root canal to fix my tooth. Since the root canal, I feel amazing. The pain is gone and my tooth feels better than ever. Very thankful for Dr. Pullen and his wonderful staff. The overall atmosphere is fantastic. I have never felt more at peace and cared for at a dentist. Highly recommend! read more

Excellence in all aspects of care Dr Pullen is kind, efficient and I experienced no pain what so ever. His chair side manner is gentle and I highly recommend him, especially if you are fearful of having a root canal treatment. Even his injections to get you anesthetize are pain free. Maggie his front office receptionist is kind and his dental assistant was very gentle as well. Also they check in with you to make sure you are comfortable through the procedure. Thank you Dr Pullen and staff for another easy root canal treatment. read more

Had to get my root canal fixed which was botched by another dentist despite being worked on several times. The other dentist gave up and said I needed a tooth extraction. I decided to switch to a new dentist who recommended Dr. Pullen. Dr. Pullen was able to fix my tooth in one session right on the appointment day. He seems to use some special process that other dentist did not use (the type of instruments he used). He also filled in the top of the tooth so I would not need to go back to my primary dentist (Dr. Hernandez, who is also great) I had pain for over 1.5 years hoping my tooth would heal itself. But I switched dentists to Dr. Hernandez who recommended Dr. Pullen. He was also able to do the pain medication correctly during the visit so I did not feel anything. The process only took about 1 hour. If you need a root canal, go to this doctor. He takes the pain away. He also has great chair side manners to relax you before the procedure. read more

Experienced, professional and cares. His follow up is fantastic and his staff is friendly.

I had to have a root canal and was extremely nervous. They were kind, compassionate and attentive. Dr. Abrishami made sure I was comfortable and explained step by step. He was very patient. My appointment was at 8:00. I was in the chair and they never left until I was through. I would highly recommend this Dr. and his staff. What I had been dreading was not so bad. read more

Best endodontist ever. Kind and gentle. Explains the procedure thoroughly and calls to check in on you after. Beautiful office and extremely clean. Would recommend Dr. Pullen to anyone. He and his staff are amazing! read more

Dr. Magar was amazing from start to finish for my root canal retreatment. I found this location after a terrible experience with another place and I'm so happy I did. I get a lot of anxiety when it comes to dental work, but the office is so calming and serene and everyone is incredibly sweet. I had the best experience I could've asked for, thank you! read more

Great office good quality care. Nice to see that a doctor enjoys what he does. Office explains everything.

This review is based on a professional working relationship in a clinical setting. I worked for a major Dental company for 8 years (no longer) and had the pleasure of working with Dr. Pullen and Elmi for all of those years. I have never had a Root Canal by either, but I will say that if my family ever needs one this office would be a top choice. In those 8 years around OC I have seen the most disgusting things you could think of in Dentistry. Fortunately, Brea Endodontics has never shown me a "gross factor." They have always been a top-tiered office whom I respect. They treat their patients with care by giving them treatment with the most advanced tools in the industry. The office has invested heavily in the most advanced treatments that you will not see in most offices. Neither Dr will tell you but most Endodontists will just use a few syringes of an irrigation solution to disinfect your tooth. This is a best practice, but Brea Endo has gone the extra mile and invested in equipment ($XXX,XXX) to ensure the disinfection is adequate. Both Drs travel to 3rd world countries to offer their services to the underprivileged without any compensation requested. If you think their prices are costly, they are not. They are inline with the rest of the area, but they are actually offering a better service than the other clinicians in the area. I personally would rather pay the money to save my tooth than being told I need an implant. If you find a doctor that is cheaper then I would tell you that you are getting what you pay for. They are most likely using inferior products and offering an inferior service. These doctors are honest, intelligent, and caring for their patients. I 100% recommend their services as I have seen the best and the worst in Orange County. Things to look for when getting a Root Canal: - A doctor you trust. - Magnification from a Microscope! - A file that is brand new. - Irrigation System, not just syringes. - Warm Fill of Gutta Percha. read more

Dr. Pullen was kind, honest and the most patient dentist I've met. He took the time to review my images with me and discuss the best options for treatment, even if it wasn't with him. Would definitely recommend him! read more

I called in the beginning of the week and was able to be scheduled for a consult and treatment that Friday following my call. Super easy. Maggie, at the front, was professional and helpful with scheduling and answering my questions. When I checked in for my appt, I registered on their computer and was taken back quickly. I barely had to wait. Once my consultation was through, Dr. Elmi thoroughly explained what she was going to be doing. I was able to understand the process and feel confident in her and accepted the treatment. Once prepped, she reminded me to breath and swallow normally - being that numb sometimes you feel like you can't swallow, but you can. One of the canals was calcified so it wasn't easy for her to get through all of them, however she did! I was able to see the xrays of before and after the procedure. Pretty amazing stuff. Angie, the assistant helping Dr. Elmi was great. Very personable and friendly. I would definitely recommend their office to anyone in need of endodontic treatment! Thanks so much guys! You rock! :-) read more

My first time meeting ha was so nice and explained the process. The nurses were great

I've managed to make it my whole life without ever needing a root canal... Until last week. Nervous as anybody could be, I set out to find an endodontist to do the work. I am so grateful to have chosen Dr. Pullen. He's gentle, thorough, has excellent equipment, and a staff that is comforting, funny and awesome. I'm a horrible patient because of my fear of all things dental. But I really work things up in my brain way worse than they are. I didn't even feel the shot of Novacaine. How can that be? A few others mentioned this in their yelp review but it is true... I almost fell asleep during the root canal. It's really unfathomable! We don't have dental insurance so price is certainly a factor but I wouldn't go to anybody else for a root canal, ever. If you're reading this and you've already been to see him then you know exactly what I'm talking about. If you're deciding whether or not to have him do some work for you... I hope this review will make your decision a lot easier. He is simply an excellent endodontist and a genuinely friendly guy. read more

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Really good dentist confident in his work , makes you feel comfortable & painless his staff is also friendly & personable

My husband got a root canal done today by Dr. Pullen, and he spoke at length about how great the experience was. He intends to get all such work performed by Dr Pullen, when possible! Now I don't have to hear my husband complain about his tooth hurting anymore! Thank you, Dr. Pullen!! read more

I was referred to Dr. Pullen's office for a hot/cold sensitive tooth. Diagnosed the problem and had the root canal finished in one visiting . The office staff was very professional and Dr. Pullen's assistant ( sorry forgot your name ) was very professional and caring. Dr. Pullen is very laid back in a professional way and did a great job finding and resolving my tooth issue. Overall , a painless procedure and I highly recommend this practitioner if your require an endodontisit!! read more

I've had many root canals but this was my first with Dr. Pullen. I have to say that it was by far the best root canal experience I have had To date. Dr. Pullen had to retreat a previous root canal (a lot of work) done by another facility . He and his staff were professional, kind and thorough . And the experience was literally pain free. If I ever need another root canal , Dr. Pullen will definitely perform it. I highly recommend Dr. Pullen and his assistant (I'm bad with names, but she was excellent). read more

Dr. Pullen, you have my vote for the "Best Dentist Ever". Very impressed with the gentleness and most importantly the calming effect that you present. Thank you for a comfortable and painless experience. read more

I chose Dr. Pullen's associate Dr. Paula Elmi for my root canal because of her outstanding credentials and board certification. She did a beautiful job and was able to complete treatment in one session; I thoroughly recommend her. I also posted a review on the site listed directly under her name in Whittier. read more

No one wants get a root canal. But if you do need to Dr. Pullen is fabulous, staff was so nice. He has a crazy sense of humor (which I liked). No pain during the root canal and was always asking how I was doing. Yeah Dr. Pullen your the best. The music not so much haha. Highly recommend!! read more

Until I had what I refer to as "the root canal from hell," I never understood why people were so afraid of them. I was an old pro... I'd had several! Dr. Pullen saw me as an emergency patient on a Friday, when the Endodontist who did my procedure wasn't available and the pain was getting worse instead of better after 3 days. At that time he put me on antibiotics and gave me a prescription for a pain reliever. The pain and swelling got worse and I was in the emergency room that night for IV antibiotics. Dr. Pullen called the next day but I was in Urgent Care getting another dose of IV antibiotics and missed the call. He called again that night, and after hearing about all I'd been through, asked me to come in on Monday, when he did a more indepth assessment of my tooth and discovered I had an infection. Two of the canals were left untreated and had become necrotic. He completed the procedure and referred me back to the care of my dentist to complete the permanent filling and crown. I continued to have discomfort after the crown was placed, spoke with Dr. Pullen, and he asked me to wait and see if it settled down after all the trauma the tooth had been through with the infection, and I agreed. When it didn't after a couple of months, he had me return for a follow-up visit. As luck or lack of would have it, the crown margins weren't sealed, and cotton pellets and temporary filling he placed were under the now permanent crown... Are you getting some idea now why I refer to my experience as "the root canal from hell?" He properly sealed the tooth and placed a temporary crown on it. I can't begin to say enough about Dr. Pullen's care for his patients, the professionalism and care of his staff, and the treatment I received. It took almost 9 months to compete my root canal and it was because of this I was able to get through it with most of my sanity intact. If you see this... Thank you Dr. Pullen! read more

Had root canal here. Dr. Paula Elmi is absolutely the best!! Her bedside manner and personality overall is second to none. The only drawback is they don't do regular dental work (I would love to be able to deal with her for everything). If you have to get this procedure done you cannot go wrong with them, they are fantastic!!! read more

wonderful experience - breathe of fresh air. honest and kind. very nice practice.

If I could give this facility more than 5 stars, they would be a 10!! I went to another dentist within my insurance network for a problem tooth that I had for a while. It was cracked and it started hurting every so often. The dentist that I went to not only judged me, but made me feel bad about the issues with my teeth and she wanted to focus more on a different tooth that wasn't causing me any problems whatsoever. She was saying I needed 2 extractions and a deep cleaning which I called BS on so I didn't go back because I'm not there to give them all my money for things that don't need to be done, at least at that time. I figured I would look for someone else that would give me a second opinion on work that actually needed to be done but, which my full time work schedule it was hard to accomplish so I put it off thinking if I went this long without issues with my tooth, I could wait a little longer.. WRONG. Monday night i was in excruciating pain from my tooth and nothing seemed to help. I finally found some orajel and it helped the pain for the time being but I told myself this week I had to get it taken care of. Sure enough I found this gem, Dr. Pullen. I scheduled an appointment with him and I went in yesterday and I ended up needing a root canal. Walking in, the place is so comforting with its beach theme and so less intimidating than other dentists I've been. Maggie greeted me with a huge smile on her face and I filled out some information and waited to be seen. I was called into the back and Angie, who is just a sweetheart, told me everything they were gonna be doing from start to finish. I met Dr. Pullen who is just as sweet, easy on the eyes as well lol. They numbed me and started the procedure. During the process I felt pain and I asked them to stop and I apologized cause I'm sure they have a schedule to go by and not at all did I feel rushed and they told me they were sorry if I was in pain. They numbed me up a couple times and continued. The whole thing probably took about an hour and a half and I left feeling way more relieved. I felt some pain when I got home and I popped some Advil and as I'm writing this review, my tooth hasn't hurt AT ALL. If anything my jaw is tight from the shots but that's normal. Dr. Pullens office even called me today to check up on me and see how I was feeling. I take back my 10 stars because they deserve 100 stars!! Thank you all the staff for your patience and careness and I will definitely be back! read more

Dr. Magar saw my 15 year old son and Wasn't excellent choice for us. Not only was he friendly and super engaging with my son he Took the time to explain things to us and allowed for us to ask questions. This office is awesome. There was also an assistant RJ who was also just as engaging and friendly. RJ and Dr. Magar left a lasting impression on us. I highly recommend this office. read more

No one likes to get a root canal but Dr.Pullen made it as enjoyable as possible. He was kind, communicated clearly & directly with me, fast and painless. Even the shots to numb where done quickly and not painful. Highly recommend. read more

Dr. Pullen is simply amazing! I had a painful tooth infection and was supposed to leave town for a two week trip. On Sunday before Christmas he arranged antibiotics for me to be able to leave town! I made an appointment for treatment right after my return and it was a great experience. The diagnosis was an infected tooth that needed a root canal. The procedure was easy and pain free, somewhat similar to getting a filling done, only a bit longer timewise. Dr. Pullen's staff was so nice and professional, explained every step and did a great job assisting Dr. Pullen. I have heard a lot of bad stories from people getting a root canal done and how scary and painful it was...... not with Dr. Pullen! I would highly recommend him to anybody, he and his staff are awesome! read more

I had my first root canal done yesterday. I was nervous due to the "unknown fear" factor. The moment I walked in the door, I was greeted with a smiling and friendly face. Dr. Pullen was very kind, thorough, and informative through out the procedure. I knew I was receiving the best care possible! It was absolutely painless. The staff is amazing too! So caring and kindhearted and yet so professional. I am so thankful that my dentist, Dr. Cilderman referred me there. Truly, I cannot express enough the great experience I had from beginning to end. Thank you so much again Dr. Pullen and staff for taking such great care of me! I am very thankful for all of you! read more

I was referred to Dr. Pullen by my Dentist Dr. Larson for a root canal procedure.Although it was a last minute appointment request I was able to be treated. Dr. Pullen was very nice along with the young lady in the room. They were very patient with me even while I was freaking out ! The procedure itself was about 2 hours. Went home did have some swelling for a few hours and went back to work the next day. I didn't have any pain during or after the procure. Thank you Dr. Pullen and the young lady ( didn't get her name) in the room for being so kind and patient with me! read more

Dr. Pullen is the best dentist I've ever been to! If you need anything done, only go to him! I was referred to Dr. Pullen because I had an infected root canal. Dr. Pullen and his team did an excellent job! Everyone there (including Dr. Pullen) were so nice to me. I wouldn't trust anyone else. read more

Thank you, Dr. Pullen and your lovely staff! I had an extremely painful tooth infection and he was able to give me a painless root canal the same day. Everyone in the office was very kind. I feel so much better! read more

I was referred to Dr. Pullen's office by my dentist. My dentist said that she got her own root canal done by Dr. Pullen! Ok, I thought, if this endodontist is good enough for my own dentist, then he's definitely the one that I want to perform my root canal. The reviews here are spot on. From the moment I called Dr. Pullen's office I felt at ease. The staff here is all very nice and friendly. Dr. Pullen himself is top-notch! He was very gentle and I felt NO pain during the duration of the root canal procedure. It was my first root canal, so I was a bit scared, but honestly, it wasn't a big deal at all. I didn't even feel the numbing process...that's how good Dr. Pullen is! The whole procedure probably took an hour, maybe a bit over. I was in and out in under and hour and a half, easily. I hope I don't have to get another root canal, but if I do, it's going to be done by Dr. Pullen. Thank you so much for an easy root canal experience! read more

Dr. Elmi is the best! She took a very bad experience (root canal) and made it bearable. Super cool doctor who definitely knows her craft. She explained everything to me and gave me advice on future dental care. Her staff was also top notch! If you need a root canal, go to Dr E! read more