Amazing experience for my first root canal! Both Dr. Merchants were so experienced and I trust them…read moreso much. The numbing needle did not hurt at all- i barely felt it! She knew exactly the right spot to inject to make me feel comfortable and pain free. She also helped me with a TMJ massage, which felt sooo good! She is also a great listener and very patient. I felt heard, understood, and cared for. The root canal experience was very smooth, efficient, and quick. Dr. Merchant made sure I was okay and I appreciated him giving me updates on what he was doing from time to time. He was very confident and I can immediately tell i'm in great hands. Also, their gentle wave makes me feel more reassured everything is all cleaned out too. If I am needing another root canal, I'm for sure coming back here no matter how far it is from where I am (i'm out of town). Overall, this is the place to go to for root canals and you will have the best experience ever.

I had a severe toothache and my dentist referred me to Dr. Merchant, and I'm so grateful they did…read more He saw me very quickly, explained everything clearly, and resolved my issue right away. The root canal was surprisingly fast and completely painless. Dr. Merchant and his entire team are outstanding--friendly, professional, and incredibly caring. They made what I expected to be a stressful experience feel easy and comfortable. I can't recommend Dr. Merchant highly enough!

I had a truly great experience with Dr. Greiner. He took the time to really explain everything to…read moreme, answered all of my questions without ever making me feel rushed, and most importantly was honest about my treatment options. Instead of automatically pushing the more expensive route, he focused on saving my tooth and doing what actually made sense -- which also saved me a lot of money. That level of integrity and care is rare and very appreciated. Donna, his dental assistant, was amazing as well. She clearly takes so much pride in her work and it shows. She was incredibly friendly, accommodating, and had some of the best customer service I've experienced in a medical office. She made me feel comfortable and at ease the entire time. Dr. Greiner and Donna together made what could have been a stressful visit a really positive experience. They were both kind, helpful, and genuinely cared. I would absolutely recommend this office to anyone looking for an endodontist who is honest, thorough, and truly patient-focused.

My dentist sent me here to consult Dr Malin about a possible root canal for a tooth overly…read moresensitive to cold and hot. Dr Malin shot a CT scan, looked over the x-rays sent by my dentist (so I didn't have to pay for another set), and experimented with cold air and water. In the end, he said a root canal (then crown) would be overkill for the current situation, and instead suggested a simple way to decrease the sensitivity. Considering he could have sold me the root canal, he's clearly one very honest fellow. He's also friendly and good-humored, one of the good guys we occasionally meet in life.

I have been very impressed with this practice. I just moved to the area, and they were highly…read morerecommended to me. Everything from registering, getting x-rays, my teeth cleaned and meeting with the dentist was fabulous. Very pleased and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fantastic dentistry office.

This practice is the best overall in Oceanside I've been to…read moreother places during my stay here and by far the Quality of Care and Employees are the cream of the crop Highly recommended

Dr. Packer is exceptional; he is knowledgeable, kind, and makes a fair assessment. I would come…read moreback if ever needed! I went in with some concerning pain that I discussed with my general dentist who recommended I see an endodontist. I came here, took X-rays, a few tests, and consulted with Dr.Packer. It was recommended I didn't need further treatment at this time and I appreciate the Dr's clear and balanced assessment of me not needing intervention.

Dr. Packer was fantastic. As someone who is nervous about dental work, especially root canals, Dr…read more Packer was so kind, gentle and reassuring. The two root canals were a piece of cake and he even called me the following day to see how I was doing!! ( who does that!?) He also did a bit of extra work on a tooth that was bothering me. Highly recommend him, especially for the "Nervous Nellies" of the world!

Not that anyone wants to have a root canal, but sometimes we must. Yesterday was my 2nd one with…read moreDr. Finn. I must admit it was a great experience. I walked over from my dentist, they were able to get me in the very next day. I was treated so kindly. They did everything to make me comfortable, gave me the best neck pillow, one for my knees and also had great music playing. Dr. Finn is very kind, gentle and funny. She did a fantastic job numbing me up, made sure I was comfortable as my nerve was on fire. I didn't feel a thing. They gave me a little rest break and I was in and out of there in no time. My first experience was very complicated as the last dentist left a little piece of the tool in my canal. I told Dr. Finn I really wanted to save the tooth. She wasn't sure she would be able to retrieve the instrument but she did and I have never had an issue again with that tooth. So in summary, if you ever need a root canal, please don't be afraid and go see Dr. Finn. Thank you to everyone on staff

Dr. Michael Sherman is an exceptional endodontist, and his offices in Vista and Fallbrook are a…read moretrue reflection of him. From the front office staff to the clinical team in the back, everyone is professional, kind, and incredibly well run. Let's be honest--no one likes getting a root canal. Sometimes they're just necessary. My first experience with Dr. Sherman was during an emergency when my own dentist wouldn't do the procedure, and that's how I found him. More recently, I had another root canal that wasn't an emergency, but still came with plenty of stress. I brought my headphones and listened to relaxing music while Dr. Sherman did his magic. I'm not even kidding--at one point I'm pretty sure I fell asleep! Before I knew it, the procedure was done and I was on my way. Having someone so skilled, calm, and trustworthy makes all the difference when you're feeling vulnerable in the dental chair. I'm truly grateful for Dr. Sherman and his entire team. Thank you for such outstanding care!

Dr. Miner is a great, highly experienced oral surgeon. i can't even begin to express enough of my…read morefeelings of graditude that i have for him. I had not been to a dentist since my husband was in the military quite a few years ago. I had a bad experience and after that vowed to never go back. I was frightened!! as a result, my dental health declined terribly, broken teeth at gum line etc. In 2024, my husband died, we were married for 54 years, he was a retired 20 year Army veteran. In my grief, I found a miracle , named Dr. Miner. On a whim, I went in to see him, to this day, I can't figure out where I got the courage from .He was a blessing!! He was kind, honest and very professional. I trusted his words and recommendations.He took the fear out of me getting my teeth pulled and now, he has restored my faith in dentistry again.In my opinion, he is the best of the best!! My name is Dawn C. and I stand behind my comments! Thank you Dr. Miner again.

I just had two infected wisdom teeth removed yesterday morning. I was in pain and desperate for…read morehelp. I called Dr. Miner's office on Monday afternoon and the doctor agreed to see me Tuesday morning for consultation and possible surgery. He was able to do the surgery and remove both teeth with the speed I comfort I never experience before. It was just "top, top and pull" and the tooth was gone. Wow, it was amazing and Dr. Miner is amazing and absolutely the best! Today, I'm still doing great, no pain and no bleeding! I think Dr. Miner is the best oral surgeon in the San Diego area. He is also supper nice and made me feel comfortable and safe before and during the procedure. I was very, very scared but he was able to calm me down and still performed the surgery without sedation. In fact, the whole team in doctor Miner's office is super nice and welcoming.

Once again I cannot say enough about how awesome this dental facility is. I had 2 fillings done by…read moreDr. Sam Simmons and assisted by Misty and it felt like I just did my meditation and then we were done in 15 minutes. Both the doctor and the dental assistant are personable and positive. Always aware of my comfort. The care was awesome and the quality feels great. The office experience is always professional and thorough. They always know exactly what to provide for my FSA as far as receipt and their follow ups are prompt and timely.

Dr. Simmons and Misty are amazing. Showed overall concern for my well being. Went above and beyond…read moreto make sure I was comfortable with every step in the process. Overall great atmosphere in the whole office. Very welcoming and kind

There is a post in here by another Matt B. This profile was created by someone else, not sure who,…read morebut my guess would be the disgruntled dentist who really messed my teeth up on 3 different occasions. The only Matt B. associated with Dr. Baker's office is me. So the post is phony! I requested that Yelp take down the previous Matt B. post but they feel even though it was done by someone other that me it is okay. I was initially referred to Dr. Baker by this other dentist. In going to see him, he fixed the mess the other dentist created. If you need a dental specialist (endodontist) I would definitely recommend that you visit Dr. Baker. With his state of the art technology he will take care of you and take the pain away. You can google him and review his office to see that this man cares. Not only Dr. Baker, but his whole staff are phenomenal and will take care of you.

Dishonest and greedy. This is an follow-on to my original review from January 2026. I decided to…read moretake Baker to small claims court. I sent the "demand letter" first, which is required by the Superior Court Small Claims department for San Diego County. I sent the letter to the dentist's office certified mail, but received a response from the post office that the office refused to accept the letter. As others have noted, the office manager is a piece of work. All of the one star reviews on Yelp and Healthgrades are legitimate. There are several endodontists in the area that have much higher reviews that will be in network for your insurance. As you can see, there are many good reviews for this dentist, however the chance of getting cheated by this dentist is significant.

They got me in same day for a root canal. Most painless procedure I've ever had. Even the numbing…read moreshot was pain free. The office staff was knowledgeable and walked me through the procedure and post-op

The doctors are wonderful , however , the receptionist is rude and does not answer questions…read morethoroughly . She's very robotic and argumentative. She tries to get off the phone quick before a complete understanding is made resulting in mis communication and errors.

Randy Garland's associate dentist Kardash and the assistant Kris did a stellar job on my root…read morecanal. I drifted in and out of sleep while watching TV. They were very helpful and explained everything before during and after my procedure and I am already in a good place where there was pain less than 24 hours ago- thank you so much!

I really wanted to give a 5 star and be happy and go to happy hour with a non infected, clean, non…read moresmelling mouth. But I can't. I hate any negative review because it is a business that employs people. My review is really my situation. The staff is friendly, polite, clean, professional. I really wish steps were taken earlier to prevent my situation. My situation is back to square one with less money and my insurance depleted. I can't even get my infected tooth out of my mouth because oral surgeons want $4,500+. Not kidding. A little less than 4 months ago i came for a THIRD ROOT CANAL ON THE SAME TOOTH. This time wave technology should of fixed me up. No. After weeks and months, I'm worse off. My tooth hurts when i bite and now i have tooth infection smell leaking into my mouth. I'm really unhappy and stink. When i first came, surgery went well, I thought. My tooth immediately was infected, my mouth swelled and my face swelled. My buddies wife thought i got botox on my rightside only. I called, was prescribed antibiotics. They didn't work. The swelling went down, but i was prescribed heavier antibiotics because the infection survived. I was on antibiotics for at least a month. Still infected. My mouth smells as i type. My new dentist, who i won't go back to, sent me here. Both got their insurance money and my out of pocket.... 194.00 from here a few hundred over there. I'm responsible for my error. I am ultimately responsible for my health care. I got lazy and went with others "word". Never again. I should of Googled "is my tooth cracked" before i had THREE ROOT CANALS ON THE SAME TOOTH. It's my fault, I give myself a 1 star for my judgement. I just want others to wake up and do RESEARCH BEFORE YOU go with someones word. If i only knew my tooth was cracked and needed to be taken out, I wouldn't of wasted almost 2 years on this. Now, I literally, am thinking about Tom Hanks in Castaway removing his tooth with a skate blade and a rock! But for myself, I will have at least 5 vodka's before i do this. And if i succeed, I will most likely look like a Hills Have Eyes guy because my jaw will now have a hole in it...... My god! Again. The folks here are nice, good people. Just do your research and don't be lazy with your healthcare or you'll end up like me and my rotten mouth. Jeff R.