Dr. Nagai and his staff are extraordinary. I dislike the dentist like most people. However I was in dyer need of a root canal.... I was in pain. I was referred to dr nagai by my regular dentist. Best experience, I've ever encountered with it comes to going to the dentist. All my concerns were addressed. And they went above and beyond to make me extremely comfortable.... well as comfortable as you be, when getting a root canal. I highly recommend Dr.Nagai and his staff. You will not be disappointed. read more

Eugene I Sugita, DDS - Oral Surgeons Near Me - La Mesa, California

Without a doubt, one of the most pleasant experiences I've ever had at the dentist. Mind you, I came to Dr. Sugita for a ROOT CANAL! It was my first time coming to this dental office, which is located in a newer medical building attached to Sharp Hospital. Everything from social distance markings on the elevator floors to the receptionist wearing a mask, made me feel comfortable but I was still nervous as hell. Most people: "I don't like going to the dentist but Me: I have anxiety and a true fear of the dentist and needles, etc, that causes me to be nervous wreck the moment I even think about going, let alone actually sitting in the dentist chair. My ROOT CANAL experience. Dr. Sugita was AMAZING. I usually wear headphones with volume up so I can't hear anything. Dr. Sugita's calm voice and the methodical way he requested the next tool he needed was soothing and actually calmed me down. I'm not exaggerating this, but I DID NOT FEEL A THING! Not even the initial shot of novocaine, not the ones after. I usually feel everything and while the pain isn't much, it's the thought of the needle that gets me. The Doctor and his assistant were efficient and I was done in no time at all. In short, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR. SUGITA read more

Wow!!!! AMAZING ALL AROUND. First off, the front staff is professional, friendly, and super on point. Dr. Sugita is a gentle, skilled, and amazing doctor. I had put off getting my root canal as I was told it was painful on top of the uncomfortable part and some even said that some doctors had them injected with the numbing medicine but lasted a month and had their tongue completely numb. That coupled with my nervous and anxiety drive self when it comes to any dentist period let alone an endodontics. Fast forward two weeks ago. Dr. Sugita came highly recommended by my husband who had his root canal done by Dr. Sugita. Dr. Sugita is so gentle I didn't even feel pain from the numbing injections. He numb me for the numbing injections and numb my mouth for the entire process. I feel asleep while he was doing my root canal. No pain- nothing. I highly recommend Dr. Sugita to everyone who needs a root canal. His nurse was also super gentle when taking X-Rays of my mouth to show the before and after the procedure. Call them ASAP if you need a root canal now. read more

Unfortunately, I've been a patient of Dr Sugita and Dr Nagai several times. Each time, the doctors and their staff at San Diego Endodonics has treated me with respect and compassion. My most recent visit was during the COVID-19 pandemic. They were extremely sanitation conscious. I felt completely safe while in the office, even though I'm in the "high risk" category and have spent 3 months with minimal time outside my home. I highly recommend the services of San Diego Endodonics and Drs Nagai and Sugita. Having a root canal is never fun, but it is their mission to make you comfortable while taking care of your dental health. read more

I was referred here for an emergency root canal and man, I really can't say enough good things about this place. Knowing I was in pain, They got me in the same day and got right to it! Dr. Sugita and the staff were professional, polite and efficient. They're like a well oiled machine in there. Kept checking on how I was doing and making sure I was comfortable. He even went the extra mile To do some research before prescribing me medication because Im breast feeding. I highly recommend Dr. Sugita, I am really impressed with this place, I think they did an exceptional job! I also learned they have a 24 hour answering service and they take Delta Dental insurance. read more

I have actually been going to Dr. Brian Nagai for a couple years now (one thing after another) and have always, ALWAYS felt like my concerns were met, I was listened to, and that (most importantly) the issue was taken care of. Dr. Nagai, Amy and Lorraine are so patient and kind. I have begged them to be my regular dentist, but alas... they only do specialty work. read more

Dr Sugita is experienced, helpful, friendly, and more. I have no hesitation in referring him. His staff, including Dr Sugita's assistant Michelle, are all equally helpful and professional. read more

Dr. Sugita is beyond wonderful. He performed a root canal today on my daughter who is seriously riddled with anxiety regarding shots & doctor/dentist visits. I was anxious as well & had to drag her into his office. We were immediately put at ease the instant we met Dr. Sugita. He went well out of his way to make my daughter & myself feel at ease as he calmly & patiently spoke to us about the procedure. He was so incredibly kind & I was so grateful to my daughter's dentist Dr. Corondoni for recommending us to Dr. Sugita. He had the patience of a saint & I would recommend him to anyone in need of a root canal. He even let me stay in her room during the procedure to keep my daughter calm. Such an amazing man & I thank my lucky stars that we were referred to him. Thank you Dr. Sugita & your warm & friendly staff for providing exemplary care for our family's root canal needs. read more

I just had to have some work redone and I want to tell the World this is the best Dentist that exists, I so wish he did general dentistry..... If you need Dr. Sugita's type of service don't hesitate, you will be most pleased....and no, I am not related, just thought people should know. read more

I recently had oral surgery performed by Dr. Sugita. I just want to take this opportunity to thank him and his assistants for they're professionalism, courtesy, and making my experience pleasant and successful. The best way to sum up my procedure was just so smooth by Dr. Sugita and very through and attentive to every detail. He has an easy way about him to take away all anxiety and to make sure you as his pt. are being taken care of in every aspect during the procedure. His assistants are top notch also. They all made my experience a pleasant one. Thank you very much. I highly recommend Dr. Sugita....Richard D. read more

Bar none this was the BEST Dentist I have ever come across and I have been to many in many different cities....You will not be disappointed if you go to Dr. Sugita....his Office staff is just a nice and helpful as he is, why not "Attitude" always starts at the top.... read more

I've had root canals before but this was the best experience I've ever had. Literally had hardly any pain and he did a great job. Thank you ! Joan read more

This was the gentlest, most attentive, least unpleasant serious dental procedure (complicated root canal) I ever had. Compared to others, astonishingly better - lower pain and discomfort, no horrible choking or jaw cramps, patient-centric and super nice. read more

I have had a number of root canals and other dental work done in my life but these dentists stand out. They were professional, extremely attentive, and very good at what they do. The whole staff is excellent. I actually fell asleep during the root canal. How's that for relaxed!! Thank you Dr. Hunter for recommending this office! read more

Now let me start out by saying, there is nothing pleasant about needing a root canal!! Having got that out of the way I'd like to say that should I ever again find myself in this terrible predicament I'd be comforted by knowing that I could turn to Dr. Sugita! I was in terrible pain for weeks when my general Dentist informed me that as I feared I would require a root canal. He referred me to Dr. Sugita's office, and they were able to see me within hours. Dr. Sugita's staff was very pleasant and comforting, and Dr. Sugita's chair side manner was probably the best I have encountered. He talked me through every step of the procedure in terms he knew I'd be able to understand. He made sure to anesthetize me as soon as possible to get me out of pain before continuing a rather engaging conversation ranging from modern dentistry to his early experience in computer programming before Dental school. I had no pain and only minor discomfort during the procedure, but the Dr was very conscious of my comfort, stopping regularly to ask if I needed to take a break. The office took my insurance, and today I received a check from them in the mail, apparently my insurance paid more that they thought and they made no haste in getting my money back in my hands. After my experience with Dr. Sugita's office, I only wish he performed other services so Id have the chance to visit more regularly. If you're unfortunate enough to require a root canal, I highly recommend Dr. Sugita to turn your experience around. read more

Wow, echoing other Yelpers who have been to Dr. Sugita let me just add, wow! There's general dentists and then there's the specialists - endodontic. Whenever you're facing a root canal I highly, highly recommend that you see a specialist vice leaving this complex procedure to your general dentist. I wish I had known this several years ago when my general dentist (since fired) screwed up the root canal procedure. I promptly changed dentists and my new dentist referred my repair procedures to a specialist, Dr. Sugita. Wow, seeing San Diego Endodontics offices made me feel like I'd entered a suite of new, best technology dental equipment. Meeting Dr. Sugita I immediately knew I was in the best possible hands. So Yelpers, don't short change yourself - give your teeth the best possible care with Dr. Sugita! read more

I would give Dr. Sugita more stars if that was possible! I came to see him in an incredible amount of pain and needed a root canal. I was terrified of dentists hence the need to see a specialist. My experience with Dr. Sugita and his staff could not have been better with a knowledgeable support office staff, experienced and kind assistant and the most caring and gentle doctor. Dr. Sugita was honest, informative, and thorough. My comfort was his top priority. My teenager needed a root canal and the dentist gave me referral but would not dream of taking my daughter to anyone other than Dr. Sugita! I only wish he was a general dentist! read more

Amazing endodontist. Great office, great staff, GREAT Doctor. You can trust this man. He is gentle, methodical and non hurtful (I am a bit of a scaredy cat!) I can not say enough about him. I would say feel 150% confident going here. Very caring. I just can't say enough words. I was referred to an oral surgeon after Dr. Sugita saw my tooth was beyond saving and as with Dr. Stone I so appreciate the candor and honesty that a root canal would be a band aid not a real fix. THANK YOU. read more

I just had to go see Dr.Sugita for an emergency root canal:( He agreed to squeeze me in at the end of the day on a friday afternoon and even stayed open late so that he could finish my procedure. I went to his office in a TON of pain. He did a quick evaluation, exlpained things well, answered questions and took care of the root canal. The procedure was done with minimal discomfort and he was really conscious of comfort and how much I was feeling. He was great and a total life saver-I would recommend him to anyone. read more

I was referred to Dr. Sugita about a year ago by my dentist - my tooth was hurting, so I came in to my regular dentist. He was able to stop the pain and fill the canals temporarily until I can see Dr. Sugita. I was in dread of my first root canal... Dr. Sugita's assistant, Heather, was very pleasant and easy to talk to. She asked a lot of questions about my tooth pain. Dr. Sugita was also very nice! The procedure was not as bad as I thought it would be. I told him that I had a low tolerance for pain and also that I had a fairly fast metabolism, thus I asked him to give me the longer-acting anesthetic (6 hrs vs 2 hrs). He didn't try to tell me that I was wrong or anything! He did what I requested. He also kept asking if I was comfortable throughout the procedure and let me know that I can take a break at any time. He was very patient with me because I did take a few breaks (my jaw was getting sore and tired). Overall, I felt no pain and Dr. Sugita was very good and thorough. I highly recommend Dr. Sugita for anyone needing a root canal. I haven't needed another root canal since, but I know where I would go to if I ever do! read more

Dr. Sugita was so patient, calm, and understanding during the grueling 2-3 hour procedure. He took the time to stop at the slightest sign of discomfort--and, to my surprise, there really wasn't any to speak of. As soon as the nerve came out, all the pain was mercifully gone in that tooth. Dr. Sugita worked like a skilled magician with the lightest yet most effective touch possible...I didn't feel any pain...at last! I highly recommend this master of the trade and would fly from anywhere in the world if I were to (ugh) have another root canal. read more

Outstanding endodontist. Caring and communicates well about any procedures he'll perform. Root canals are not fun, but Dr. Sugita makes you feel comfortable and confident about the outcome. I highly recommend him. read more