I came to Ocean MicroEndodontics for a root canal that my dentist recommended, and I'm so glad I did. From the start, the front office staff was excellent, friendly, organized, and made scheduling and check-in super easy. When I arrived, the dental assistant was very kind and helped me feel comfortable before the procedure. I believe my doctor was Dr. Sato, and he was fantastic. He took the time to explain everything clearly before starting, and even while performing the root canal, he let me know what he was doing step by step. That made a huge difference in easing my nerves. The whole experience was smooth, professional, and surprisingly comfortable for a root canal. I would definitely recommend Dr. Sato and the team at Ocean MicroEndodontics to anyone needing endodontic care! read more

Last week I was referred to Dr. Howell of Ocean MicroEndodontics. First, I was amazed that I was able to be seen that same day because I had 10/10 pain. Shout out to my general dentist for sending me here. The staff was professional (from intake phone call to checking in/x-rays/checking out). Dr. Howell was thoughtful, clear, and honest in her assessment; she gave me all my options. We decided on the root canal route, which scared me - but that fear quickly dissipated in the first few minutes of the procedure once I saw how confident and skillful she was. If you have an Endo issue, look no further. (Here's a tip if you are able to afford it: if given the option to do the mouth scan rather than just x-rays, pay the extra $$ out of pocket because it made the visit a lot quicker than expected because she was able to see the issue in 3D, and it was easier to understand the problem and possible solutions.) read more

I was referred here by my dentist. Dr. Howell was able to see me quickly for a consult, and even better, was able to begin the root canal with my authorization right after the consultation! What really impressed me about her is that after a while of digging in and doing what needs to be done, she stated that she did not feel 100% satisfied and she put me on the calendar for a second session, free of charge, in order to get the job done. I have a feeling that some people would just call it a day and hope for the best, but Dr. Howell showed that she means business when it comes down to doing the job right! She was friendly and very knowledgeable, the procedure was pain free after a couple of shots and I felt at ease the entire time. I definitely do not want another root canal procedure, but if I had to have one, I would come back here. read more

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Was referred here from my DDS..awesome experience never felt a thing..no discomfort at all..staff was friendly..no problems with parking

Highly highly recommend! Dr Howell and her entire staff are excellent from the front desk and her X-ray technician to Dr Howell herself. Caring, knowledgeable and ethical endodontist practice. read more

Great dentistry. Very minimal pain. No problems after completed. The dentist was very nice. I had a root canal redone. Highly recommend

Dr Erik Sato & his team are wonderful. The entire practice are professional, kind & very knowledgeable. I truly appreciated their thoughtful & attentive care of me while undergoing a root canal procedure late on a Friday afternoon. THANK YOU so much. best wishes HK read more

Stop looking! If you need a root canal call them they very good explain everything and are no nonsense. Staff is friendly however very business like. Lastly they are exceptionally affordable. I had a two root canal cleaning and they completed the same day. read more

This place is great. The space was very clean and beautifully decorated. The staff is very sweet and Dr. Sato was amazing/quick! He was very thorough and explained every step in detail (which was perfect for the anxious patient like me). I would highly recommend this place read more

I received an outstanding treatment from this clinic thus eliminating my fear of root canal. Dr. Stephanie Jue is great! Very knowledgeable and has the God given talent! Her assistant is just as great as well but I forgot her name. read more

Maybe the dentists here are decent here, but their staff are awful. They should not be in an occupation they are in with that kind of rude attitude, and they give you orders instead of being kind and patient. I would just go somewhere else. 0 rating. read more

Dr. Howell is amazing! Very knowledgeable in her specialty and I can't believe I just got a root canal done right then and there. She was efficient and thorough, her staff are friendly and kind. I definitely recommend this office, from check in to check out excellent service! read more

I was terrified to get another root canal mainly because I have high anxiety and feel claustrophobic. At my initial appointment the backroom staff put me at ease and I didn't want the full xray because of the machine but Dr. Sato said show her the machine and they showed me I would not be enclosed and it only took a minute. The girl was super comforting. For the actual appointment they gave me a relaxer that knocked me almost out and I had my music on. It was over as soon as I sat down. I didn't hear or feel much of anything at all. Dr. Sato had to work a very difficult root from years ago with a prior root canal someone else did. He even found a foreign object in that area of something used years ago. I was going to have to return for another visit but after the treatment was done he said he got it all and I did not have to come back. Even though you have to pay for the xray which was about $210 and the insurance doesn't cover it, it's worth it. And he was fantastic. What makes it better is I just got a check for $65 in the mail they sent me after the insurance balanced everything. That is usually unheard of and you hear about so many offices keeping the money and not billing properly. I would highly recommend this office and physician. Oh and they got me in for both the initial appt and treatment one in no time at all. Amazing! Thank you! read more

Practically painless root canals here! And you won't spend 2 hours or more in the chair. This is all they do. Root canals. With a microscope, believe it or not. Never seen or heard of such a thing. Well, it does exist and they are the best here. Virtually no pain and you are free to go in 60-90 minutes! Look, I've had many fist-clenching, sweating in my chair experiences. I'm through with that and crossing the border for dental work. As it is, much of the work is being re-done here after 5 years of going down south. I used to tell people I had a good dentist in Tijuana but I was fooling myself. It all came and continues to come back to haunt me. Those TJ dental days are over, but now I'm feeling good and teeth are working like they should. read more

I called to schedule a root canal and Dr. Howell was able to get me an appointment the next day. I looked at the Yelp reviews and felt very good about going there after reading some great reviews - some saying the root canals done by Dr. Howell we're "painless". I have had a couple of root canals done before and was skeptical about the painless part, but was hopeful that it would be less painful than past experiences. I was pleasantly surprised and happy to report that it really WAS painless!!! I would highly recommend Dr. Howell for root canals, she is the best!!! read more

My wife was having severe excruciating tooth pain. She found Dr. Sato herself by reviewing a list of providers in network with our dental insurance & reading yelp reviews. My wife specifically wanted a board certified endodontist. She was very nervous to find a good endodontist in San Diego as we recently moved to the area and this was her first root canal. Dr. Sato was exceptional! During the consult, it was clear he is very knowledgable. He and his assistant made the entire experience very comfortable and pain free for her. She decided to use the nitrous oxide & it was well worth it. Dr. Sato has a very light touch and the way he explained the procedure is very thorough and calming. Overall, she was very comfortable during the root canal and did not feel any pain! Thank you very much Dr. Sato you did an outstanding job and my wife is very happy with your work. Would highly recommend him if you are in need of an endodontist! read more

Believe it or not, but in the middle of root canal, the doctor LEFT THE ROOM......for l0 minutes. I am an 80 year old woman agonzing over all the apparatus hanging out of my mouth and dying to get this over. And the doctor acted as if this was how she ran her business. I guess that don't teach you the importance of treating your patients with care and kindness. It was RUDE. I call it ELDER ABUSE Besides that, she hit me with an extra charge of $200 for an xray she needed. Do yourself a favor and find yourself another endodontics and secure your price before you make the appointment. read more

I was freaking out looking for a place to get a root canal... super scary thing to endure right. But Dr. Howell and Jonathan were great. The girls at the front were welcoming and fun to chat with. I just got home an hour and a half ago so the numbness is wearing off but the procedure itself was a breeze, never felt one single thing. Great job team at Ocean MicroEndodontics!! I hope this review will help ease the minds of people looking for a professional, Clean, and welcoming place to move forward with their root canal. Thank You, Michael read more

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They were so great. I had a huge problem after a failed root canal done by my dentist and they fixed it. I am finally pain free. Thank you so much. read more

Dr. Sheena Howell is personable, kind, listens, is empathic, and is confident. Her team is also great. I needed to be seen for a gum issue and they were able to get me in immediately. Johnathan was her tech that assisted me and he was friendly and had a wonderful bedside manner. The staff: Brenda, Irene, Deya, and Bianca are all professional, and courteous. Having to get a root canal is never fun, but it does make it less stressful to have a wonderful doctor and team that makes sure you are comfortable and well cared for while you are there. Thank you for the great customer service and attention. read more

Dr. Sheena Howell is incredible. I had a root canal done today and she really took the time to talk to me today, listen to my previous dental history, and hear my concerns. I was very anxious and nervous and she did a phenomenal job addressing that and easing me in to the procedure. I have such respect for her and her practice and I'm so very thankful for her and the rest of the team. Also, very happy to say that they accept VA patients, which is a huge help! Thank you! read more

had a tooth ache from hell. dr. sheena howell did a root canal and i did not feel a thing. the lady at the front desk and other staff were great. what a pleasant experience. thanks so much! read more

I just want to say Thank you to the staff at Ocean MicroEndodontics! I needed a root canal procedure done Asap due to the amount of pain I was in! I called on a Friday and was scheduled on a Monday. Front desk ladies were very nice and helpful! The Dr and her assistant were empathetic and kind and that goes a long way when you're nervous. I highly recommend visiting. Thank you once again for making my experience a pleasant one! read more

Dr. Howell is very friendly, professional and informative. Fantastic care and beautiful office setting. Inviting from the time I called to make an appointment to today when I left my visit. I had 3 D X-rays (recommended) to view if infection was there and get a honest view of the tooth before treatment. It was $200 out of pocket but was very helpful in determining plan of care going forward. I had the root canal done and she did with the microscope which was amazing and it also showed I needed one next to the tooth and more infection. Daya her assistant was very nice and caring. The front office staff - Bianca was very knowledgeable in presenting the treatment plan and cost along with my coverage questions. They do accept Care credit which is a plus! read more

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I had 2 procedures-- 1 a root canal. I cannot say enough about the competency level of Dr Sato. I am so grateful to have had him perform the procedures. The entire office is top notch level competent and a pleasure to deal with. read more

The moment we stepped through the doors, I knew we were in great hands. My husband had a dental emergency and was referred to Ocean Microendodontics by his dentist to be seen later that day. Not only was the team at Ocean able to assess and see him promptly for an analysis, they also provided a same-day, potentially lifesaving procedure, for my husband as well, that was absolutely time-sensitive. The team and staff are so helpful, professional and I can't thank them enough. The relief and care they provided for our situation -that otherwise would have been so scary - speaks volumes of their practice. I highly recommend Ocean Microendodontics. read more

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Dr Howell made a scary root canal seem so simple and painless! Her explanations and care made my experience flawless!

Couldn't sleep on a Sunday night after progressively worsening tooth pain on #3 tooth. Needed another root canal--second in a month. My dentist was generous to look for another endodontist who would accept my insurance. Was able to see Dr. Howell on Thursday afternoon and she and her staff took excellent care of me. They charged $200-300 more than the other place I went who does not take insurance. I love the ocean theme. They had a water fountain on the first level and a stone atrium with a fountain, and off the elevator, you look right to see the Ocean Microdontics sign and office. After the registration, I was taken shortly for the evaluation and x-rays. On x-ray, I could see where my tooth was infected. Likely the reason for my ENT surgery in December. Her assistant discussed financial details. I signed the agreement and Dr. Howell and her assistant took great care of me. In by 1:00pm and was out by 2:40pm. I liked that in using the microscope, she was able to do her work efficiently and not compromise her back. Highly recommended. read more

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I highly recommend Ocean MicroEndodontics. Obviously, if you have a need for endodontics, you are not feeling your best. The office is well appointed (love the ocean theme), and the use of microscopy entails a better result (as well as implying if they can see what they are doing with a microscope you know darn well the work will be very accurate). The staff is friendly and caring. I feel as if the work done is of high quality (obviously I have to return in a year to ensure all is as expected, but I have high hopes). Dr Howell is a professional, who communicates well, with a sense of humor, and I trusted what she was doing. I initially went in for a consultation to determine if the tooth could be saved or should it just be extracted, and I put a lot of faith in her response. And the aftercare. Oh my! The warm, scented cloth meant to soothe shows a standard of care that makes the thing she inserted in my mouth to contain the area almost worth it (she'll know what I mean when she reads this!). Thank you for taking such great care of #15 and saving it from extraction! I am obviously hoping I never have the need to visit another endodontist, but should that happen, I know exactly who to call. read more

I came in with an infected prior root canal and in immense pain, the helped me within the same day and were so professional. My tooth is feeling better and my experience with the staff has been positive through and through. From the front office staff being friendly and communicative to the gentleman who did my procedure. I was walked through everything that was going on and ensuring I was comfortable was their top priority and it showed. Highly recommended! read more

So happy this office was recommended to me. It was a great experience from start to finish. They were able to fit me in the very next day, which happened to be Christmas Eve. Dr. Sato was so sweet and very gentle. He spoke to me about Disneyland as he slowly injected the anesthetic into my mouth. Then during my root canal, I put on my headphones to tune out what was happening. I actually fell asleep in the dentist chair. That has NEVER happened to me. Dr. Sato said, "falling asleep in my chair is the best compliment you can give me." His office staff was also awesome. It is obviously a great place to work because the staff are all very happy and pleasant. My double dental insurance covered all but $160 of the $1600+ procedure. I highly recommend this Endodontist. read more

I needed an emergency root canal and this was the second place I called. I was able to be seen the same day for treatment. I have a huge dental phobia stemming from childhood. Dr. Sato is a true professional, he explained everything from beginning to end and answered all my questions. If I have any future root canal needs, I know exactly where to go! Thank you Ocean MicroEndodontics for your patient care and Dr. Sato for being the best at your profession! read more

Amazing doctor well worth using , my go to root canal doctor now .. the best thank u Dr Howell

I find it interesting that recent patients were able to get in right away. This office was recommended to me by my general dentist. I had been in pain for 2 wks prior and was asked at the front desk if I was in pain. We can see you in 1week. So I endured the pain for an additional week, now total of about 3 weeks. The ladies at the front desk were not very helpful and patient oriented. Requested an "estimate of my out of pocket charges". Unable to provide/ can't provide. No much empathy at all. "Like I said" this is how I was talked to over the phone.The dentist explained everything and that was the positive part of the visit. The injection did not work well(not numb enough) and that last injection felt like it hit a nerve and was very painful. read more

36 minutes ago Money Hungry , even after offering to send my 1 day old X-rays that i got from my general Dentist for a Root canal retreatment on tooth #19. The rude staff still insisted on doing more exams and charge me $200 just to talk to dentist. It's the Theme song here in San Diego. How else are these so called Dentists are gonna afford their lavish lifestyles and their luxurious work hours... read more

Dr Eric Sato is amazing ! He is a true professional and you will be in very good hands - it was easy to trust him and I could tell he is a genius when it comes to root canals and teeth infections etc . He is as very matter of fact/ did not sugar coat my treatment or the risks involved . But he was super precise and got the job done and never promised me a miracle but he certainly performed one . You get what you pay for - so come here and pay for their services and you will be treated the way you should . read more

I saw Dr Howell a few weeks ago for some undiagnosed issues I have had for a long time that have been brushed off in the past. She took her time to truly listen to my concerns, did a few tests and after taking the 3D scan we found the problem!!! We had to retreat one of my teeth that had a root canal in the past (twice already) and the previous two doctors still missed a nerve because they weren't seeing the tooth in the 3D image. I scheduled my appointment and I elected to have my procedure done with the oral conscious sedation. When I got there the day of my appointment they gave me my medicine and I got to relax and listen to my headphones while things kicked in. Once we moved into the procedure room, she had a Pandora station of my choice playing, they gave me a blanket and asleep I went! So comfortable!!!! Root canals have a bad rep but Dr Howell is single handedly making this one of the easiest dental procedures to sit through. Thank you Dr Howell!!!! Love, Your biggest fan read more

I have a new dentist who referred me to Ocean Microendodontics (O.M.) for a root canal fix. I told my new dentist that I have a new Delta Dental plan and did not have a card yet so gave the front staff my enrollee ID number and Group Plan #. They responded- great, you're good to go! I called M.O. and gave Kantha (sp?) the same information. K. responded "Okay". I went to the appointment at M.O., filled out more patient information but wasn't asked for any additional insurance information. I saw Dr. Sato who told me he wanted an additional X-ray done that was not covered by my insurance. I agreed since I knew that my initial evaluation would be free of charge as per my insurance plan. When I went back to the front office, K. smiled at me and told me "We don't accept your insurance." Really?! What did "okay" mean when I provided my insurance info to her on my first call? I was angry and paid for the evaluation and X-ray on my credit card. When I arrived home and checked the receipt, she had charged an amount $58.00 higher than what I owed. Steer clear, everyone! Bad practices read more

When my regular dentist Dr. Bonifacio said I needed my first root canal and recommend Dr. Sato's office, I was extremely nervous for my first root canal experience. I was very impressed with the cutting edge technology and pain free process of the root canal with Dr. Sato. It was a very good experience all in all. Afterwards there was only mid to mild discomfort for a couple of days that was easily managed. The tooth reconstruction with Dr. Bonifacio a couple of weeks after also was pain free and went very well. Thank you very much Dr. Sato and Dr. Bonifacio! read more

Sorry, but the cost of treatment is inadequate! I was treating a root canal and the price was $ 1,700. I don't have dental insurance, but why is the price so high? The doctor worked with me for less than an hour, but I paid more than I usually earn in two weeks working as a construction worker. Something incredible, I have the feeling that I was cheated for money, taking advantage of the fact that I have a toothache and I needed the help of a doctor. I'm sad. read more