I've got an idea that I'm going to be pitching to every studio...Top Dentist! I can see it now...rows of dental chairs, patients with all the same problems, rotting teeth, cavities, bleeding gums, teeth cleaning, you name it, these dentists will solve it. But wait, who should be my celebrity dentist? Why, the amazing, confident, and smooth operator, Dr. David C. Brown. The host would be (insert model name here, hint think Victoria's Secret) and of course each week we would have another sit in judge from the local area. Why should Dr. Brown be a celebrity dentist? 1. I had a root canal and by golly at the end of the procedure and after the novocaine wore off I was fine. No really, I was fine. No pain, no swelling, no chipmunk face, nothing. 2. He's quick, fast, and professional. I could not believe that there wasn't any discomfort during the entire procedure. He talked to me, made jokes and assured me throughout the process that things were going fine. Amazing compassion and touch! 3. Follow up call the next day and it's Thanksgiving! How many dentists would actually take the time to make sure their patient was doing well? He called my cell phone, told me to call him if there was any swelling or anything abnormal. Bravo Dr. Brown! 4. He teaches. How cool is that? Yes, he not only works but takes his experience to the legions of young aspiring dental students of the world. I'd be interested in hearing him teach one day. 5. His staff is terrific, Mia was so sweet and calm over the phone talking me through the paperwork. And his assistant, can't remember her name was funny and charming. Enough accolades, if you need a root canal, there is only one dentist that you should see hands down and that's Dr. Brown. read more

Because of a variety of run ins with hard objects (a bommerang, a run-away bungie cord, my tantrumming child's foot) I have had to have a few root canals. I have gone to other well regarded endodontists in SF over the years. After switching my regular dentist (a review of him later) I was sent to Dr. Brown for another root canal. Ugh. I gotta tell you--he was great. Funny, kind, efficient and seems to have a basic understanding of what patients need (telling you "25% done, 30% done, 75%" done is such a simple thing to do but what a difference it makes!). His office was efficient and friendly. His follow-up was great (even handing out his cell phone number for me if I needed to reach him after hours). When I had a little issue the next week while on vacation, I called him from the middle of a National Forest (I was actually standing in the middle of a river...."can you hear me now?") He got back to me promptly, we problem solved together (gotta love a Dr that works with you as a team) and the rest of my trip was flawless. Lets hope I keep my teeth out of the path of flying objects in the future but if it happens--Dr. Brown will be my next stop. read more

Wow. I never thought I'd be raving about a root canal, but here I go. Dr. Brown is all the things other yelpers have said - kind, communicative, able to see you on short notice, professional and gives you a good description of the procedure he's going to perform and why he's going to do it. Other than the first stick of the novacaine needle, I had no pain at all during the root canal. Aside from a minimum of soreness at the injection site, I had no pain after the procedure either. No pain killers needed - able to go back to work right away. One other nice touch - Dr. Brown called me the next day (a Saturday) just to check in and see how I was feeling. Wow again. This guy is great. read more

Precision, knowledge and care. That's how I would describe Dr David Brown. He's not one of BP endodontists ... he thinks very carefully before he drills. He has actually saved me from having unnecessary root canals. He runs a tight ship. Lots of detailed tests and questions with pinpoint accuracy along with a very good heart. When I leave his office I am moved that we have people in this industry that have such compassion and generosity. I am very lucky to have Dr Brown as a provider. I would recommend him to anyone, anytime! read more

I can't speak more highly of this fellow Brit. I've not seen a dentist for 16 years, I have a real phobia. He made my root canal an almost pleasant experience. No pain, no discomfort, no after-effects. He's funny, charming and very confidence-inspiring. Kept checking in almost every 5 minutes "are you okay laddie, any pain", explained where we were in the process every few minutes "hard part over, easy stuff now", lots of encouragement "you are doing great". Just a phenomenal experience, shame I don't need another root canal lol. But now I'm raring to go to my new regular dentist for a couple of filings and my crown. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, THE BEST I'VE EVER SEEN. read more

I mean, I never thought that going to get my teeth examined would be a pleasure, but it totally was. Dr. Brown is a total sweetheart. I'm generally nervous and anxious in the chair, but he put me at ease. I found him to be quirky, kind, and enthusiastic. He gave me some options after examining my troubled tooth, and didn't pressure me any way or other to take one course of action over the other. He laid out the facts, and gave me the info I needed to make my own decision. Ultimately, I decided to not take any action now, but if I need to get any root canal work done in the future, I will definitely seek Dr. Brown out again. read more

Dr. Brown is my HERO! Seriously, this guy is the bees knees. First off, he is completely painless. And when I say that I mean it, my dentist (who is also awesome) sent me to see Dr. Brown when I came in with a severely infected tooth...a root canal nightmare. But the good doc treated it completely void of pain. He is so amazingly good to talk to. He won't do the dental guilt trip so many dentists lay on you, he has a great sense of humor, and he tells you exactly what he's doing as he's doing it (this was the high point: he actually asked me "wanna see what the nerve looks like?", and of course, I said yes...dude showed me my own nerve...did you get that, HE SHOWED ME MY OWN NERVE!!!!). And finally, not only does he have an amazing view (the whole bay, in full view, right from your dental chair from the 17th floor, unobstructed), but he has an amazing accent. "Aye, yer tough as an old bootstrap laddy" - just awesome. Go here. Best I've ever seen/experienced, hands down. This guy is my savior (he's done 3 root canals on me). *** He actually called me at home, on a Saturday mind you, to check up on me and see how my root canal was doing (procedure was done on a friday). read more

It's no surprise that Dr. Brown is one of the highest rated dentists on Yelp. I need to mention that, after living in Istanbul with an 'everything is covered anywhere&anytime' health insurance for some time, I can't help being extremely skeptical about the health service providers here. That's what happens if you apply 'free market' to something that deals with the most valuable thing, human life. So I usually take my time to research deeply on the topic before I see a doctor. Dr.Brown cares about you. He is extremely nice. He knows his thing very well, and takes his time to let you understand it fully. So when you are out of his office you will have no questions in your mind. I can't tell you how good that feels for a skeptic =) read more

I have only had one root canal in my life. But from what I know, it isn't often that you say "well, if it were necessary, I wouln't really mind having another root canal tomorrow" after you have one. This is how painless it was. This guy was not only friendly and funny, but he was also constantly checking for pain or discomfort, and letting me know what he was doing at each step. Pricey, from what I hear, although I didn't shop around. But everything indicates that he's the best. If you need a root canal and don't care for pain or discomfort, look no further. read more

Dr. Brown is a real one. He fist bumped me on the way out of my root canal. I almost fell asleep during the procedure he was so gentle. 10/10 would buy again (hopefully never). read more

Woke up with a throbbing tooth on a quarantine Saturday at 4am. I called my regular dentist at 9am and by 11am Dr Brown called me to make a 1pm appt on Monday. A Rx for an antibiotic and some high doses of ibuprofen got me through. When I met Dr Brown at his office he immediately informed me of the situation (after Xrays) gave me my options and I opted for the root canal choice. He talked me through the entire procedure, step by step, w/assurances that it was going even better than expected. And updates as to we're 1/4 done, 1/2/done, etc. He was dealing with me as a whole person not a dental situation which I so greatly appreciated. And NO PAIN WHAT SO EVER! I don't believe I could have found a more competent and compassionate endodontist. I wasn't surprised that he called to check on how I was feeling....twice. read more

Wow, I can see Dr. Brown has been doing excellent work even after all these years. My first visit with Dr. Brown was many moons ago before yelp. Can I say, it was the BESTEST root canal that I have ever had?!?! Two hours after coming out of Dr. Brown's office after a root canal, I was able to eat WITHOUT pain. Is that even possible? with Dr. Brown it is. Knock on wood, if I ever need any work done, you know I'll be calling Dr. Brown. read more

I was referred to Dr Brown by my dentist. Like many of the other reviewers I found the whole process actually pleasant or as much as it could be for a root canal. His secretary was kind and helpful, as well as his medical assistant. Dr. Brown has a great way including you in the process, not overloading you with too much information, checking in with you and minimizing pain. I really didn't have any. He listens to your questions, is personable and kind. I don't want another root canal done but wouldn't hesitate to go to him again. read more

Root canals are no fun ... unless you're in Dr Brown's chair. tl;dr version: Best. Dentist. Ever. Blow by blow review: Cracked my molar a few months ago and didn't realize it was serious until it started hurting. Scrounged the web for a dentist, but the one I finally called was on vacation and referred me to Dr Brown. When I saw how many 5-stars he got on Yelp, I decided to give him a go. Dr Brown is not only incredibly efficient and professional, he's also warm and affable. He listened attentively as I described my symptoms, and then very carefully tested my teeth, and took an x-ray to verify. And then he explained his diagnosis to me with diagrams. Ultimately, the best option was a root canal. This was my first root canal so I was trepidatious, but it was a total walk in the park. I was concerned about infection, so Dr Brown explained that depending on what he found during the procedure, he might prescribe an antibiotic afterwards. I also expressed concern about having to keep my mouth open for the hour and a half long procedure. He said that he'd provide a block to prop my mouth open so I wouldn't get tired, but that, if at any point I got tired or anxious, I could take a break. Then he gave me some powerful anesthesia that started working almost right away. After 15 minutes, I was pretty numb, but there was still some pain when I bit down, so he gave me some more. Finally, when I couldn't feel anything, I was ushered into the main event. Here are the highlights: 1. Dr Brown has a wonderful habit of warning his patient if anything he is about to do might cause pain, and if it does, he administers more anesthetic on the spot, right into the nerve inside the tooth if necessary. 2. He talks to you constantly throughout the procedure so you know exactly what's happening, and how much more there is to go, and interjects words of comfort, encouragement and even humor (seriously, he had me giggling). 3. A dental dam kept any debris from falling into my mouth, and I was even provided a pair of goggles to shield my eyes. 4. I can't say the procedure was completely pain free, but any such was no worse than a mild pinch, momentary, far and few between and came with ample warning. 5. Dr Brown works with both speed and precision and a throughly practiced hand, which was both confidence inspiring and comforting. 6. He took a second x-ray half way through, and a third when he was done. 7. After he had finished the root canal, and filling, he examined my bite and filed it down to make sure there wouldn't be excessive pressure on the weakened molar. He sent me away with Ibuprofen and a prescription for antibiotics, with the warning that I might feel some pain for the next 48 hours. He wrote down his home number and instructed me to call him immediately if my jaw should swell which would indicate spreading infection. But here I am, completely pain-free (Ibuprofen granted) about 7 hours after getting a root canal, happily tapping out this review. Absolutely no pain whatsoever. I hope you never need a root canal, but if so, do yourself a favor, and go to Dr Brown. UPDATE: It's the next day. Still no pain. Dr Brown just called ::PERSONALLY:: to check up on me. Did I mention: Best. Dentist. Ever? read more

I had two rootcanals in one year! Both were done at Dr. Brown's office. I do not understand why people are scared of rootcanals! I had amazing experiences both times. The procedure went very smoothly, quick, and easy. Dr. Brown is a very caring, knowledgeable, and professional. He also has a great sense of humor. The team made sure I am comfortable the whole time. I can finally drink cold water and rise without having pain and I owe this to Dr. Brown! I should add that I am a general dentist and I have always sent my patients to Dr. Brown for root canals and now I am even more confident that my patients will be in great hands and they will be taken care of! If you want to look forward to going to the dentist for rootcanals choose him! read more

I never thought I'd be writing a Yelp review but Dr. Brown is so special I felt that I had to do so. He is super competent, responsible and concerned and made the effort to communicate everything I needed to know about the root canal process so that I was comfortable. He even called the following day to check up on me. I highly recommend him. Jeff C read more

I've never met a doctor with a better personality, bed (chair) side manner nor ability to explain things. I was seen literally within 30 minutes of when my dentist identified that I had an infection in the root of one of my teeth. Dr. Brown (David) has an extremely warm and reassuring personality in addition to being clinically outstanding. It was very apparent that he is extremely thorough and really cares about his patients. He made absolutely sure that I understood my options in terms of treatment and I really appreciated both the time he spent with me and his objectivity. Additionally Mia, who runs the front office was very friendly, helpful and as nice as the day is long. read more

Wonderful experience with this doctor. He's everything his five-star reviews say and more. I am one of those silly people that fears the dentist (wait - silly? Have you SEEN the things they want to put in our mouths?) so I dreaded my appointment, fearing that I had been away from the dentist so long that he would tell me all my teeth were useless and I would immediately be fitted for a set of dentures in my 30s. (Only exaggerating a little!) But as soon as I arrived in the waiting room, my fears began to dissipate. His office has a calming feeling, which helps. Upon meeting him, I could tell immediately that he was a good and kind doctor. Intelligent, and sensitive to my particular issues (an unusual medical condition), he immediately reassured me with his gentle handshake and then after talking to me for awhile, conducted an exam that was about as painless as possible under the circumstances. This is a really great doctor. To my huge surprise, I didn't need a root canal (my previous dentist had told me I needed three!!). However, if I needed one, I would definitely trust Dr. Brown. He made me feel much better about my teeth and my fear of dentists in general. Don't hesitate to visit him! Even if (or especially if!) you dislike dental visits like I do. read more

going to dr. brown is like riding in first class after a lifetime of sitting by the toilets in coach: i had gotten a root canal from a different dentist, and was experiencing sensitivity in the tooth a couple weeks afterwards. the dentist assured me everything was ok, and told me to stop chewing on it and take some high doses of aspirin. a week later, the sensitivity went away, but my gum began to hurt, and eventually a pimple like blister formed on the gum above the tooth. super gross, i know. turns out it was a fistula, meaning, some infection was still in the tooth and had found a way out thru my gum. after scouring yelp, i found dr. brown and his impeccable reviews. he was able to see me right away, and was very honest about the success rate of performing a root canal a second time (80%). i went ahead and had the retreatment, and although i was super nervous, it was the easiest dental experience ever. he put some sunglasses over my eyes, checked on me every few mins, and there was no pain at ALL. like everyone else says, he has a great office, is professional, funny, considerate, and even helped me put my coat on before i left! read more

Just had the most pain-free root canal ever. I was so dreading it, but he provided a Valium which eased my stress and then loaded me up with plenty of Novacane/Lidacane(?) that I couldn't feel a thing. He has a great bedside manner which made me even more comfortable. He explains what he's doing, let's you know where in the process you are and how much longer it will take. He even drew me a diagram of what was going on in my mouth, and what he was going to do to fix it. He was extremely versatile in getting me an appointment at the last minute; when you need a root canal you usually need it right away because the pain is so bad. His office coordinator and his assistant are both wonderful and nice to work with. (He also consulted with my normal dentist to get the background on my situation). His main room also has a great view of San Francisco, and the windows open and it feels very comfortable. He also has digital X-ray systems in case you're wondering. Highly recommended. read more

David Brown is the best! I returned from a trip abroad with an aching front tooth (the one with the expensive porcelain crown, of course!) and my super star dentist Tom Jow gave me two references for the inevitable root canal. I knew both doctors would be excellent, given Dr. Jow's recommendation, but I chose David Brown because . . . because he has an email address, and that is my new bottom line requirement for all medical providers. Who knew that in addition to the email access I would also get a funny, caring, uber-competent endodontist? I don't dread dental work, but I still had a vague memory of my one and only other root canal, decades ago, being a long and uncomfortable procedure. Imagine my surprise when, apart from the needle sticks for the local anesthesia, the entire process was pain free. And Dr. Brown's delicate touch also saved that crown. I won't repeat all the other raves -- yes, he will call you the next day even if it's a Saturday, and his office has great views, and . . . . just believe everything good you have read here! If you need endodontic work, David Brown is your man. It doesn't get any better. (And how often do you get to hear a lovely, lilting North of England accent telling you the needle stick may hurt "a wee bit"?) read more

Kind. Professional. Fast. Worked with me to alleviate my anxieties. He is a great doctor with a wonderful sense of humor. I am healing and so glad I was able to be seen so quickly. read more

My root canal by Dr. Brown was about as pleasant an experience as dental surgery can be. His bedside manner is exceptional, regularly checking on pain levels and giving a better "progress bar" than most websites! The staff is pleasant and extremely competent and his coordination with his assistant is so smooth that it gives the confidence that you're in great hands. Highly recommended. read more

Unbelievably pleasant and painless experience. When my dentist told me I might need a root canal I freaked out. She referred me to Dr. Brown as he was near to where I work. When I called his office I was given an appointment that same day. Wow. Then when I came in to see Dr. Brown I was meet with a very friendly staff and found Dr. Brown to be warm and friendly as well, naturally so. Love the Scottish accent too. The best part was that within two hors I was back out on the street with the root canal over and my mouth feeling better than when I went in. Bonus: The next morning my wife and I were on our way to take a walk in the woods with our dogs when who calls me on my cell phone? Yep. David Brown, calling me on a Saturday morning to see that I was doing well and that there had been no complications. That is service plus. I would recommend Dr. Brown to anyone in need of special dental work. read more

I was referred to Dr. Brown. He completed the exam and told me I could take my time on the work but I needed a root canal at some point. He was right and the pain started. He fit me in quickly, explained all aspects of the procedure as it took place. Was thorough and careful and the results have been great..no mas pain. He was very kind and followed up by phone over the weekend which is beyond the call of duty. I HATE Doctors but he was the exception. read more

I was saved twice by Dr. Brown! I had terrible urgent situations and Dr. Brown rescued me twice! The administration person really understand my conditions and she made my appointment the day when I called. She is very professional and precise. She is also very kind and trying to help the patients. The dental hygienist cares the patients and she also very kind and nice. You received a letter from Dr. Brown after you visit. The letter shows your diagnosis. I visited this office and have never felt unpleasant. The office is very clean and there is no unnecessary gorgeous decoration. Therefore, they do not charge the over decoration fee. I like very much Dr. Brown and his staff. read more

Dr. Brown is the best endodontist in the area. I know, because owing to a lifetime of teeth-grinding and resulting 11 (yes eleven) root canals, I had occasion to sample the expertise of a number of the Bay Area's top practitioners until thankfully happening upon Dr. Brown four root canals ago. I will never go anywhere else. He is incredibly attuned to your experience of pain, ensuring that the procedure is pain-free and that the aftermath is also as comfortable as possible. Even more important (at least to me) his skills are unparalleled. This isn't a "commodity" field, where everyone pretty much performs at a certain level. Some people are gifted, some aren't, and Dr. Brown is. To him it's an art and you benefit by being treated by him. He's somewhat more expensive than others. I buy discount everything--clothes, trips, you name it. But when it comes to my teeth I have no interest in finding the cheapest guy or gal out there. I want the best. Fortunately, he's also funny and nice. read more

I heart him! I was terrified of having a root canal. But he was so gentle. Funny and sweet. I cried before he even touched my mouth and he was really patient with me and my baby ways. I wouldn't go anywhere else for a root canal. He is hands down the best! read more

My dentist referred me to Dr Brown and I could not have been happier. I had a really bad experience when I was a kid which has me petrified before all major dental appointments. Dr Brown was fantastic today. He understood my anxiety and for the whole 90 minute procedure he was reassuring, positive, supportive and communicative. Best bed side manner I have seen. His assistant and office manager were also amazing. I would recommend him to anyone and in my instance even though he was out of network I felt after my consultation that sticking with him would be a good move. It was!! 24 hours later I am updating my review as I just received a follow up call from Dr Brown personally, not an assistant, to check in on me. He also gave me his number to call him in case anything happened over the weekend! Seriously I have never had any medical professional be so kind! I hope I never need a root canal again but if I do I will be going to Dr Brown and no one else!!! read more

Dr. Brown is by far the nicest medical professional I've ever met. He's clear with his descriptions of what is going to be done, and so very careful about making sure you feel no pain. And I was surprised, no, shocked, when he called the day after my procedure to see how I was doing. The receptionist told me Dr. Brown teaches. His students are learning from a fine man. It feels odd to recommend a doctor so highly, but if you have to have a root canal, you can't do any better than Dr. Brown. read more

Dr. Brown is a saint. I have had an incredible fear of dentists for as long as I can remember. I have had three root canals with him so far and every one has been totally pleasant and non-invasive feeling. The plain and simple fact is that Dr. Brown has an unusually charming personality. He amuses me so much that I really have very little concept of what is going on. I also have gotten into the habit of wearing my pajamas, slippers, and earphones, when I go in. I also bring my blanket. I literally roll out of bed, take ten milligrams of valium ( which he gives me, legally of course) , get a ride down there from my husband, and at the end of it all just roll back into bed and sleep of the remaining valium for three hours. If you can get the day off this is the best way to approach a root canal.... it rocks. Get it done really early in the morning so you are already kind of out of it. Everyone who works there is wonderful... not unhappy employees who passive aggressively dish out their own issues onto you. The sincerity level is high in Dr. Brown's office. yay ! read more

I went to Dr. Brown for a root canal. He was recommended by my dentist. I was in a lot of pain, and leaving for a 2 week vacation, so I was very nervous. He saw me and performed the procedure the day I called him. He was great. Very calming, I didn't feel any pain. He even called me the next day to make sure I was ok. Everything worked out just fine, and I was able to enjoy my trip. I would recommend him to anyone. He was not in my network, but his cost out of pocket was only slightly higher, and definitely worth it to be in good hands. Nice bonus, his British accent and breath taking views from the office. read more

I had to write a review to chime in with what many others say here. I went in for a root canal on referral from my general dentist. Dr. Brown was charming, funny and attentive. He explained the procedure in clear terms and got started immediately, informing me all along the process of what percentage complete we were and what was happening now and next. The staff were great from my initial call through the treatment and payment processes. I left with some prescription-strength advil, took most but not all of the course of treatment and never once felt pain during or after the procedure. Miracle, thy name is Dr. David Brown. read more

So helpful and kind, explains things well and doesn't rush you into treatment until he's sure you really need it. Staff is friendly and helps you schedule something when you need it, even when they're booked. Highly recommend Dr Brown read more

Dr Brown is amazing in every way, very professional, patient, and nice, so after 2 root canals i can almost say i look forward to my next one ;) read more

I never thought in a thousand years I would be a candidate for the feared root canal, and accidentally wander in the Little Shop of Horrors. Luckily, Dr. Brown and his staff are more like the Emerald City where your pampered and put back together! Dr. Brown is indeed a good wizard and sent me on my way with pain medication and followed up with a personal call the next day. The office design alone is worth checking out! read more

Dr. Brown really does deserve 5 stars. He has a great personality for dentistry: understanding, non-judgemental and professional and he really took the time to not only examine my issue thoroughly, but to explain what he had found and how he reached his conclusions. I'd reccomend him to anyone in a heartbeat! read more

I have had pretty much the same experience as the other Yelpers but since it was a while since the last Yelp, I thought I should update Dr. Brown's reviews. He's both very professional and very personable. I had my second root canal by him on November 30th. I was worried that he might be too expensive (I already knew he was good) but he was a little less expensive than another endodontist that is also well regarded. I'm not saying that he makes root canal fun, but he's a fun guy, seems to be very meticulous and adept and he constantly checks on your comfort. Mia is great too. 5 stars...that says it! read more

Excellent experience. I never had a root canal procedure before and was a little nervous because I've always heard that it hurts. I felt no pain during or after the procedure. None. Great job Dr. Brown. Oh, and he's a very nice guy, too. read more

I was referred to see Dr. Brown after a consultation with Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Matthew Young (they're in the same building). It luckily turns out that I don't need to do anything treatment- wise right this moment :) The BEST part is that I totally and COMPLETELY TRUST Dr. Brown's opinion and am so grateful to know that when I do need work done I will feel totally comfortable having Dr.Brown do the work! (Dr. Matthew Young is also great and I highly recommend him for cosmetic dentistry as well!) I plan to see them both when the time comes (hopefully not for a while tho! ;) read more