I needed a retreatment for my root canal and incredibly thankful I found Burien Endodontics. I had such an exceptional experience with the entire team. I called to schedule a consult, Leena (who is so awesome) got me in the very next day and they did the treatment the following day! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warmth and professionalism. The staff was incredibly friendly, patient, and attentive--they made me feel comfortable and at ease every step of the way. Dr. Matthew Tomala is truly a master of their craft. He took the time to explain the procedure clearly and answered all of my questions, which really helped calm my nerves. The treatment itself was quick, precise, and painless throughout the entire procedure! You can tell that patient care and comfort are top priorities here. I highly recommend Dr. Tomala and their team to anyone in need of endodontic care. It's rare to find a dental office that combines such a high level of skill with such genuine kindness. I'm so grateful to have been in such great hands! read more

Wow! What a professional and friendly place. As soon as I walked in , I was treated with such great care. I also couldn't believe how fast I was able to get an appointment when my dentist said I needed to be seen as soon as possible. I was seen the next day. My procedure was carefully explained to me. Also, they kept me informed about insurance and payment options. I definitely highly recommend the whole office. Bravo! read more

The moment you walk in you are greeted by friendly front desk staff. Dr Tomala was also very informative, listened well to my concerns and eased my anxiety about my root canal, which went way better than expected. The dental assistants were also all very kind and patient ( one appointment I had my toddler son there, so there was some chaos, but they allowed me to continuously see to his needs ) Overall a very good experience and I'd recommend them to anyone. read more

Had my first root canal today. The front staff was exceptionally kind as I started bawling from anxiety upon checkin. The hygienist was also kind and calming. Apart from the needles for the anesthesia I had no pain and little discomfort. I was referred here by my density and had no prior knowledge of the place. For getting a terrifying procedure done, it turned out well. No complaints. read more

Dr. Tomala is amazing. I have seen him for two root canals now and he makes the process so easy. The staff here is very friendly and welcoming. I refer Dr. Tomala to all my family. read more

Had my root canal two days ago! Dr Matthew Tomala and his team were on point. Very personable and professional I'd express my concerns of being nerves and Dr Tomala was very patience, explained everything thoroughly and most of all I felt very safe and comfortable. Burien Endodontics office is a safe place and they communicate effectively with insurance and what they're doing during the procedure. read more

For what I had done, it was a wonderful experience. Dr. TOMALA DDS, MSD worked miracles. No pain, explained everything in response to ALL my questions. The procedure went smoothly, pain free, and so well. DR. TOMALA had a grand chair-side manner, and quite the attentive and friendly assistant and staff! I highly recommend them All! I'm so sad to have had to do this to my tooth, for I want to just have my own Living teeth, but I know I had to do it. I'm happy to save it. Thank you all for your quick accommodations and resolving this urgent matter with utmost professionalism and friendliness. read more

just had 2 root canals done several days apart. I could not be more happy. Staff and Dr Tomala are as good as one could hope to get. I had ZERO pain or discomfort during the procedures in a very safe feeling environment during Covid pandemic. Dr Tomala completely explained all details of the procedures and answered all my questions completely and thoroughly. I would recommend this practice to anyone needing endodontic work. read more

I would not recommend this Dentist. The staff, lady at reception was abrupt and rude. The dental assistant was pleasant and the nicest person there. Mine was a referral from my regular dentist and I thought that the xrays taken at my regular dental office would have sufficed. Matthew Tomala needed to have x-rays from his office and then spent maybe 10 minutes with me just to look at the new X-rays and tell me that he would not be doing anything to correct the situation that day and I would have to make another appointment and come back. Since I wasn't in pain, I waited to make a follow up appointment and then I got the bill. read more

Best experience I could have ever hoped for when going in for a root canal. The staff and doctor were very accommodating. They called me ahead of schedule to review pricing and insurance coverage to allow me the decision to proceed with the procedure or postpone. It also allowed me the opportunity to decide my best course of care and prepare financially. This being my first root canal, I was very nervous and the doctor let me know I was possibly going to face a few days of recovery. I am less than a week out and I feel great!!! After dealing with issues with this tooth for around 2 months with another dental office, I am incredibly relieved and I'm grateful for the referral from my new dentist. Thanks for the excellent care! read more

Dr. Tomala's practice is wonderful! I came here straight from my dentist's office after her (traveling) endodontist had concerns that my root was touching the nerve and inoperable. This would have led to a lot more pain, money, and time, and they wanted a second opinion. Thankfully, a nearby endodontist was contacted and Dr. Tomala had room to get me in promptly. For this, I am very grateful because it ended up working out for the best. Burien Endodontics is a beautiful office with the highest technology around. It's nestled in a wooded area and the surrounding vegetation aids in creating a sense of calm. This, paired with his accommodating and friendly staff, instantly put me at ease about the procedure. I was immediately glad to be there for the procedure, rather than at my dentist's... My dental practice is great for general dentistry, but not so much for the more specialized services. After confirming the root wasn't at the nerve with their technology (dental practice wasn't equipped with the same machinery), Dr. Tomala started the root canal. After he was done, I was in disbelief that it was over. I'd always heard horror stories about root canals, but it didn't hurt or have me alarmed whatsoever... Not only a smidgens-worth! For these reasons I wanted to get the word out about his practice. Root canals are scary procedures to get done, and I would highly recommend entrusting the practice of Burien Endodontics for them. read more

Dr. Tomala was recommended to me by a friend after I shared a negative experience I had at a different endodontics office. So, I went to Dr. Tomala to get a second opinion about a root canal that I needed to have redone. Even though the second opinion ended up being the same, the treatment and service I received at Burien Endodontics was DEFINITELY worth it for me (and much better than the first place I went to). The entire staff was so kind, friendly and helpful, and very understanding about my anxiety surrounding the dentist, dental procedures, etc. Dr. Tomala was able to do the procedure in one visit (instead of two like the first Endodontist had said), and I felt like I was taken care of extremely well. The office is responsive, helpful, and communicative as well. I highly recommend Burien Endodontics! read more

As of yesterday, I've had two root canals performed by Dr. Tomala, so I feel safe in recommending his practice. Both times he and his staff have been efficient and effective. Super effective. I have crummy teeth, and when I came for the assessment for this last procedure, I thought he'd tell me I needed yet another root canal on another tooth. He didn't. He said my teeth are very sensitive, and that there are other ways my primary dentist will want to explore to manage pain. So, while he's in the business of doing root canals (among other things, of course), he doesn't seem to want to do them because that's his line of business. He also works with the dentist, which is reassuring. And they make sure to send before and after x-rays to the dentist so they will know exactly what was done. Root canals aren't the funnest thing, but he's very careful to numb the area sufficiently and pays attention to my level of comfort. I am so happy to be able to rinse after brushing with tepid water now, instead of warm (anything less would send me into orbit) today! read more

Buyer beware! We were quoted by Tomala's office $1650 for an upper molar root canal. and this dentist was also an in-network provider on our dental plan. On the day of the visit we were told that our balance was $655.00 which we paid before leaving the office. 2 weeks later we get a statement saying we owed an additional $266.00. I get it that there are sometimes unexpected events with a root canal that would warrant extra fees but this was a non-event root canal. This office submitted an additional $500.00 for an exam, xrays and a Gentle Wave** treatment to the insurance company over and above the $1650.00 quoted The total charges for this root canal were not $1650.00 but rather $2,150.00 !!! I called 10 endodontic offices- all in high rent districts from Seattle to Issaquah to Bellevue - to find out their charges for this specific tooth and the range was $1250 to $1750 but here is the kicker ...each of those offices said that the root canal fee was all inclusive meaning their charges *included* all of the items that we and the insurance company were invoiced over and above the $1650.00 by Tomala's office. If you decide to use this office do yourself a favor and get _everything_ in writing prior to the procedure and request a prior-authorization from your insurance company. Why were we quoted $1650.00 and charged $2150.00? Per Tomala's office the insurance company didn't reimburse him enough money. You can't do a root canal without xrays or an exam and at the very least those fees should have been part of the original quote. I'm sure Tomalo is a wonderful endodontist but I do question the ethics of his business practices. **Gentle Wave is not covered by insurance and the handpiece, which costs $100.00, is disposable and was included in all the other endo office quotes. Tomala's office charged $150.00. read more

After finding out yesterday I needed a root canal, my dad referred me to come see Dr. Tomala. I have very, very, bad anxiety when it comes to the dentist, so already in fear, seeing someone new made me extremely nervous. First off, thanks for getting me in on such short notice. Literally, a day notice. He was the best. If I ever need more than just a cleaning again, which I hope I don't, I'll certainly come back here. He was very understanding of my fears, and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. No pain at all during, or after. Very friendly, gentle. Before we even started he gave me a rundown of what exactly we were going to be doing, just so I knew. Small office, friendly staff, pretty clean. It looks old from the outside, but it isn't. They'll give you nitrous gas (yes please) if you need it as well throughout the entire procedure. read more

When I walked in, I was greeted by a smiling receptionist and a Best of 2016 Seattle Met award. The clinic's esthetic draws from Japanese design, painted with a lovely grey palette with splashes of citrus. The music is louder than I would expect from a dentist's office, jamming tunes by Jack Johnson and that Kid Rock duet. My initial visit was filled with paperwork minutae, x-rays, and the like. The doctor sat me down to mansplain to me in the most basic layman's the procedure. My appointment was at 9:40. I got there at 9:20, because I am a conscientious person and I hate it when people are late. I put my ear buds in and watched some news. I was taken into a cubicle filled with space-aged equipment and some chairs. I reassured myself that I wouldn't have anxiety attack. Dr. Tamala come in to numb me. He injects my gums and palette and leaves to let it sink in. Now, I'm in full anxiety mode. I get up, tears rolling down my cheek. I need my purse. The medicine inside is for GAD, a disorder that can be triggered by intense situations, like having hands in your mouth. I retrieve a tiny pill. The assistant asks what I took. I told her, and she says I now need someone to drive me home. To assure her, I tell her that I have anxiety and that this is a prescription I've had for years. I sit down and count my breaths. A clamp, a pair of cycling glasses, and an ear bud later, we're off. He says he fixes root canals a lot. I heard a few ughs and sighs. No big. I lean back, close my eyes and use breathing exercises to calm my heart and head. The struggle apparently became real at some point, and I was told that my tooth might not be finished in one sitting. I packed up my purse and headed out at around 12:30, with a Bell's Palsy droopy eye and unresponsive mouth. I kind of like this feeling, it's a change. It's the opposite of feeling. I think we all enjoy this vacation to some extent. I ran errands until about 3, when the pain set in. Over time it worsened. I sat on my couch complaining to my dogs open ear until 4:30, when I was in screaming pain. I called the office. Twice. Nobody answered, nobody called back. There's an emergency number for contacting the doctor on their outgoing message. I didn't want to bother him at home. I call my friend sobbing, and she says if I don't call him, she will. So I called, ugly crying and unable to catch my breath. Tamala answers. I ask him what I can do? Is this normal? He says that most patients don't experience pain like this and that I should take Vicodin. I tell him that I don't have Vicodin, and to take Advil. I told him that I am allergic to NSAIDS. I ask if there's anything I can physically do? An ice pack? He says that it won't do much. There's nothing he can do to help me. This whole time I'm sobbing, trying to catch my breath. Out of desperation, I ask Dr. Tamala if I should go to the emergency room. He says "IF YOU GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM, ASK FOR AN ANTIBIOTIC TOO, SOMETHING LIKE AMOXICILLIN." Hey says it like it's no big deal. Like, go to the ER and order some Vics and a fist full of antibiotics. At this point he's got me on the phone 10 minutes, telling me about other clients "discomfort." They conversation ends and I consider actually spending $700 going to the emergency room to stop the pain. I call my friend, who has had dental trouble in the past. She explains the ER won't do anything for mouth pain, and might treat me like a drug seeker, fromom personal experience. It's 5:30. My tears have turned into deep moans and I take my husband's Ambien. This morning, I woke up to the doctor's assistant. She apologizes, says they all left at 4:00 yesterday. That's great for them, I like a nice early day. I let her know that I would leave a poor review today, because of how the situation was handled. Later the doctor calls me. He tells me that he can have someone run some pain medicine to my home or work today. I work in customer service, not unlike him, touching people who rely on me to be sober whilst practicing my craft. "Would you like someone high on pills cutting your hair?" I ask. "No." Hey replies, of course. I tell him that the way he had handled the situation was very unprofessional and that he made me feel like my service was a burden. To that he replies "I'M SORRY YOU FEEL THAT WAY." to that I politely rebuked "That's a terrible backhanded apology and I don't wish to talk to you anymore." Maybe that piece of paper, framed on the receptionist's desk has gone to his head? I'm unsure how he could have gotten any awards, all things considered. I wouldn't refer anyone I like to Dr. Tamala's office. Ever. read more

They did a really good job on my root canal, which was an urgent situation due to an unexpected injury. They made me comfortable, explained everything thoroughly and provided great follow up to ensure I was feeling okay after I got home. I would recommend. read more

Best endo office I've been to! After hearing all those horror stories for years about root canals I must admit I was more than pleasantly surprised to experience virtually no discomfort whatsoever. Most critical, of course, was the fact that Dr. Tamala was the consummate professional. He impressed me as a patient perfectionist who explained this procedure in the clearest of terms and answered all my questions to my satisfaction. Moreover, his staff was very friendly and also went out of their way to make me feel very much at ease. Thank you Dr. Tamala and his friendly and professional staff. read more

I was recently referred to Burien Endodontics by my dentist for a root canal. I was already having some anxiety from having to see my own dentist let alone someone new, but I was pleasantly surprised when I walked into Dr. Tomala's office. The gals at the front desk (sorry i don't remember your names, but you guys were awesome), were supper friendly and efficient. Within 5 minutes they had my info entered and I was in a room getting X-rays. The assistant that took my X-rays (again, name, sorry) was very professional and friendly. During the procedure the doctor rarely had to say anything to her. She knew exactly what he needed and when, and always had the next instrument ready. They worked together very fluently and for me it was neat to watch their seamless interactions. Obviously not their first day on the job. Dr. Tomala himself was great. Very calm, cool and precise. He explained just enough so that I knew what to expect, took his time to make sure I was numb, and went to work. He is very efficient and professional, which seams to be a common theme throughout this office. I had total confidence in him and his staff which was very calming. The time past quickly for almost a 2 hour procedure. Thank you to Dr. Tomala and his staff for, for the first time in my 43 years, making a trip to the dentist actually pleasant. read more

I was very pleased with Dr. Tomala's knowledge and gental treatment. It is a very friendly atmosphere in the office with all staff, and very satisfied. Ray Johnson read more

I had to have a root canal and was referred to this office and they got me in that same day for the consult and procedure. I was very grateful for their services. The staff was also very friendly and enjoyable. I highly recommend them! read more

My review is very similar to the ones shown here...Dr. Tomala IS the Best! I found out my need for a root canal Friday afternoon...Dr. Tomala booked an 8 AM appointment for me on Monday. That is Fast! His service and work is outstanding ....I felt No pain...have had a great recovery and would go no where else for Any future needs of this kind. The staff was also very friendly and followed up with a phone call on Tuesday to make sure everything was fine. Thank you Dr. Tomala for taking such good care of me :) read more

Thank you Dr. Tomala for the excellent and kind service! I was booked very fast and the service was amazing. I was greeted as soon as I stepped in to the office by Julie, the front desk coordinator and was given an ipad to complete my health history! waited very little time to be called in and dr tomala explained to me the process as he was doing my root canal. he made me feel at ease. he has a very welcoming staff that is very educated and I can guarantee dr. knows what he is doing. overall I will definitely come back to him if I ever need another RCT, im a dental assistant myself working at another office so I know what to expect and was reffered to him by my general doctor, dr. Michael korn. and im so thankful he did. i would not have trusted anyone else. I recommend DR. Tomala for your root canal, and no other place! Thank you again Burien Endo! jackie read more

Dr. Tomala was able to work my mother-in-law in for an appointment on a busy Monday when she started having tooth pain over the weekend. His staff was great, his office was clean, and he was very knowledgeable and professional. Thank you Burien Endodontics! read more

Dr. Tomala and all of his staff have been charming, helpful, knowledgeable, and communication has been great. No one wants their 8-year-old to have a root canal, but what a relief to find people to take such good care of him and put him so much at ease. It has all been much easier than I expected. Highly recommended! read more

My dentist wanted me to consult with a specialist for a tooth. I was able to get an appointment quickly for a consultation. After determining that the tooth was in need of a root canal, They were able to start the work immediately and did the root canal. They got the work done quickly and with a minimum amount of pain. The office was very neat and the staff was very friendly. Dr. Tomala was willing to take the time to explain the procedure and answer all my questions during the consultation. Over all the experience was as pleasant as a root canal can be. I will go back if I ever need this type of work done again. read more

I strongly recommend Dr. Tomala for root canals. His staff is responsive and very attentive. I was given an appointment within the week and offered a couple more options for the following week. Paperwork was a breeze and they had my insurance specifics ready for my arrival. For the appointment, Dr. Tomala performed tests to confirm my need for a root canal and finished a smooth and pain free procedure in a little over an hour. I felt at ease and trusted him completely. It's been two days since my procedure and I have only felt slight aches not like the pain I've only heard other people complain about after their procedures. This was my first root canal experience and should I need any more, I will be returning to Dr. Tomala. read more