I can't say enough great things about this office. I was referred by my dentist for a possible root canal and to say I was in pain was an understatement. I called on Thursday afternoon. The sweet girl at the front desk literally got me in the next morning. A few hours later I had a root canal. Dr. Lin is very kind and did a great job with this terrified patient. Everyone at this office is awesome. I went from excruciating pain before my root canal to pretty much no pain after. Fabulous office. read more

UPDATE: Dr. Lin and I spoke on the phone Feb 3, 2026 and he located my medical record. We agreed we will discuss a resolution at a future date after we exchange additional documentation with each other. I will update this post when appropriate based on new information. ORIGINAL REIVEW: I got my root canal here before my general dentist could place the crown. After the root canal I went back to the general dentist and upon taking X-rays told me the root canal was done improperly and was incomplete. I had to back to Dr. Lin for a second root canal on the same tooth. Upon going back the GP he said it's a little better but he's still not completely satisfied but would "probably be ok". Facing the reality of having to do a third root canal on the same tooth for "probably" not necessary, I did the crown after the 2nd root canal and hoped for the best. Flash forward about six years later and the same tooth got an abscess bleeding out to the gum. Ended up losing the tooth and had to get an implant suffering through more dental procedures and will end up costing almost $9,000 out of my own pocket for all the work to be done diagnosing and treating the problem with three different specialties and doctors. If the tooth couldn't be saved by Dr. Lin he had a duty to tell me that and then I could have gone to a different doctor or had the tooth pulled. Obviously I couldn't go back to Dr. Lin and this practice because he had already proven to me he is incompetent and can't be trusted. I would advise you to avoid this practice based on incompetence, failure at duty of care and the dangerously poor skill of the doctor. I'm filing the appropriate complaints with the licensing and insurance company. If it were up to me, this doctor would have his license revoked. read more

Incredibly great experience. I was referred by my dentist for a root canal. They were kind, timely in the treatment, and also took extra care to ensure I understood everything. Wonderful bedside manner. Dr. Lin and his office are awesome. I can't recommend enough. read more

The doctor and his staff are truly amazing! I felt at ease being in their care and had a really good experience with them. I highly recommend them! read more

I needed a root canal retreated/restored originally done in 2006 by another endodontist at a completely different practice/location. I was able to schedule the consult and procedure very quickly and the entire process was very easy. Paperwork was done online. Dr Lin and staff were very professional and friendly. CT and X-rays done in office. Everything was so easy and convenient. I was impressed how quickly the procedure was and completely pain free. He and all staff were very caring, asked how I was doing many times throughout the procedure. I returned to work immediately after I left his office. I highly recommend this Endodontist. Thank you! read more

This was my 3rd root canal treatment. I've had my other two done elsewhere. First of all, Angel was super patient when helping me verify insurance benefits, took the time to explain coverage and how insurance works in general. Day before my treatment, she even called to give me detailed pre-op instructions on what to expect during the procedure so I could be informed on what to expect. This is something that I never experienced in the past, super helpful, thank you Angel! Dr Lin performed the procedure on my tooth, was gentle and professional, worked efficiently, and gave me extra anesthesia (which I also needed in the past) to keep me comfortable, and took the time to explain my condition both before and after treatment. Thank you Dr Lin! Post-op instruction was clear and concise as well, explained thoroughly by both Dr Lin and Angel, such as signs to look out for, when I can expect levels of discomfort to peak, what medications to take, etc. Overall, I would highly recommend Dr Lin and his team for all your root canal needs. You won't be disappointed! read more

I was referred to here my by retired favorite dentist Dr. Cooper to see Dr. Levene who is no longer here and was a great endodontist. I never go to anywhere else but this place for any of my root work. Dr. Max took over and continued working on my roots. He is exceptional at his job. Very grateful to have found this place. A retired dentist taught me to never let a dentist perform a root canal or any root work. A dentist can do a root canal, but not as efficient as an endodontist. A true dentist who is looking out for the welfare of his/her patients would referred to an endodontist. Leave all the root work to a sole professional Endodontist ... like Dr. Max read more

You were well on your way to a 5 star review doc. Angel up front is first rate. You fit me in fast before my flight. Explained everything articulately and with patience. Seemed to do a good job on the root canal. I felt a loud clunk on my front teeth when you were working on me but you kept going without a word to me so I trusted my front teeth were ok. When I looked at them in the mirror in your office I let you know my front tooth got chipped. I was so disappointed and surprised at your response: Hands on hips and just repeating "I don't chip teeth". I patiently asked you to just file the chip down for me. You simply said " I don't like to file teeth" and laughed. Good for you doc. You didn't let this crazy lady on the take get a free file job out of ya. And that's how 5 stars rapidly deteriorates to 1. F- for accountability. I run my own business - if a client is asking for help about something they're not happy they think I've done and it wouldn't cost me anything more than a moment to fix it for them - I do it! Paying clients appreciate not being argued with or laughed at. Some advice to you young man; You can have healthy boundaries without losing your credibility and taking away your clients dignity. See before and after photos provided below. read more

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The word "Root Canal" sounds painful and if you haven't had one - you are petrified. Yup. That was me when I first visited Dr. Lin. Let me tell you - ease up and believe me - Dr. Lin and his staff will take good care of you. During my first visit, I was so frightened that I prayed in my car (haven't prayed this hard in a long time). When I walked in - Angel greeted me with a warm welcome. Then, I met the other staff. She took my X-rays and addressed all the questions I had. Shortly, Dr. Lin came in. For some odd reason, I expected him to be insensitive - don't ask me why - but I just figured he would be mean being a specialist (Endodontist). I was completely WRONG. He was kind and spent the time to explain every detail of the procedure - I truly felt his genuineness. Fast forward one week - I received the root canal treatment. Warmest welcome and not a single exaggeration - I DID NOT feel any pain during the procedure. All the worry and stress was for nothing. Dr. Lin consistently checked on me to ensure I was okay during the procedure. He even played Mariah Carey's song during the procedure which helped pass the time. In the blink of an eye, the procedure was done. Afterwards, Dr. Lin thoughtfully explained all the post op care and personally walked me out the door. Yeah. I was touched. But more importantly, the pain from my abscessed tooth subsided and my tooth was saved. Root Canal is no fun - but if you need to get one, you must visit Pacific Endodontics. Dr. Lin and his staff are the real MVP. read more

mean and unprofessional front desk, not caring at all. tells you a lot about the office.

This review is long overdue, but I wanted to give the credit where credit is due. I was a problematic patient with a flared up infection in the root canal where my PREVIOUS dentist left a tool inside. Dr. Lin treated a root canal and was supremely gentle with anesthesia and the way he worked, and removed the particle. Unfortunately, after the procedure the infection really got worse, but doctor responded during the weekend and sent a pain killer and scheduled the first available appointment for me on Monday. It took 2 more visits to drain and heal the infection, but it was finally complete. I have to say that even though it was a nightmarish case of tooth infection, Dr. Lin treated me with utmost care, respect and understanding. He listened to all my questions and concerns (and trust me - there were many) and made sure that I was at ease. I recommend him for his professionalism, but more so for his excellent bedside manners - especially for people like me who are terrified of dental procedures. read more

I got my root canal done here, and the entire thing was completely painless. I didn't feel a thing! The staff were warm, friendly, and very helpful. I got evaluated and had my root canal done within the same hour by Dr. Lin, who did a masterful job of numbing me and quickly and thoroughly performing my root canal. On top of that, the price I paid was $435 cheaper than the quote I got from another endodontist. You can tell these are skilled and genuine people. I was clearly very happy with their work and they didn't even ask me to write a review (like other dentists have pressured me into in the past), I just wanted to write one because I'm so satisfied and impressed with them. Highly recommend! read more

I was referred to Dr. Lin by my general dentist recently for a root canal. I have a ton of dental anxiety so I was super nervous as I'd never had one before. I was on a bit of a time crunch because I needed to get the work done before some upcoming travel. Dr. Lin's office was able to work with me to accommodate for my schedule and got me in right away. From the time I stepped into the office to the time I was in my car again was only maybe 2 hours - so that includes intake forms, x-rays, and the actual root canal procedure itself. The procedure was painless and all of the staff here was so supportive and kind. I had some concerns the next day and they were able to bring me in right away to ease my concerns. Hopefully I won't ever need to come back, but if I do have to have another root canal, I would definitely return here. read more

Dr. Lin is hands down, an excellent Endodontist! He was referred to me by dentist after my crown came off and discovered that I needed a root canal. I never had a root canal before and of course this was my first. My only experience with root canals were from seeing tv shows and others being mortified about getting a root canal. Also I let my imagination and anxiety get the best of me. I was completely nervous, even thought that I might need sedation to get through, however I'm so glad to say that my nervousness was all for nothing and I had my root canal without any sedation. Dr. Lin thoroughly explained every process and he was so thorough. Him and his staff eased my anxiety and provided great professionalism and dental care. The entire process was pain free and I seriously could've taken a nap. It has been about two months since I had my root canal and I had no complications after the procedure. I highly recommend Dr. Lin and staff for any one of my friends and family who may need a root canal. I hope that I won't need anymore root canals in the near future or even at all but if I do, I would definitely come back to Dr. Lin! Thank you Dr. Lin and staff!! read more

Never thought I would be smiling through a root canal. Just had my bicuspid tooth #5 done. The entire process start to finish was flawless. Angel is amazing as well as Dr. Lin. I was terrified of getting a shot as well as the procedure which is why I initially put this off for so long, but the pain was unbearable so I had no choice. Wish I wouldn't have waited, this is the only place I will go for future endodontic work! read more

Called because I was in serious pain, spoke to Angel. She was able to fit me I to the schedule right away. The endodontist was amazing and professional. I was anxious coming in but I couldn't of picked a better place. They're friendly and professional. read more

If you need a root canal make sure Dr. Lin is the endodontist you go to! I called a week prior to schedule my appointment. Angel was very kind and helpful. I received my quote prior to my appointment and I also received the paperwork I needed to fill out via email. Day of the appointment- went into the office about 5 minutes early handed over my paperwork and went in to see Dr. Lin. He asked a couple of questions. Explained the procedure. Asked if I had any questions and answered all of my questions. He was thorough with his explanations. His bedside manner is so welcoming. The process took about an hour. No pain or discomfort whatsoever! I almost fell asleep on the chair LOL! I was given ibuprofen before leaving the office, about 6 hours ago. I can feel the anesthesia is wearing off. But, so far no pain or discomfort. I had an overall pleasant experience at Pacific Endodontics! read more

Dr Lin and his staff are amazing. They know that people don't want to be there and dread going to the dentist. Check in and all the necessary paperwork was a breeze. Ange went above and beyond and called the insurance company for all the information I wasn't able to provide (because my genius self forgot to bring my insurance card). Dr Lin is awesome with great bedside manners. Before we started the whole procedure, he explained everything and had a great conversations. During the numbing process I was able to watch Netflix and hang out before the drilling began. The whole procedure was a breeze. I would highly recommend Pacific Endodontics! read more

I was referred to Dr. Lin for a root canal and I'm SO glad. I am terribly afraid of the dentist and I explained my fears to the staff. They were very reassuring and accommodating and made me feel comfortable at all times. Even though root canals are notoriously known for being painful, I didn't feel any pain! Even getting numbed. From the warm friendly front staff to the kind dental assistant and Dr. Lin's kindness, I am truly grateful! Thank you!!! read more

i have just an a root canal done at Pacific Endodontics and had a pleasant experience! The doctor was very nice and was finished in about 45 mins with no pain an very professional. read more

I was in so much pain on a Friday afternoon and Pacific Endodontics was able to accommodate me within the hour. Root canals are the WORST, but if you have to get one done, this it the BEST place to go. I felt at ease with Dr. Lin. He was very professional and was great at walking you through what's going to happen. He showed me the x-rays and was clear about his plan of attack and my options. He kept checking up on how I was doing during the root canal and ensured I was as comfortable. Well, as comfortable as one could get given the circumstances. LOL. What I liked the best about Dr. Lin is his skill and his personalized approach to patient care. Mine was a bit of a tough case. That same tooth already went through a root canal, but the previous dentist cleared only 2 of the 4 roots. Dr. Lin went in, re-did whatever was done and finished it properly. He was very THOROUGH. I cannot stress that enough. He didn't cut corners. In addition, me being allergic to advil/motrin didn't help, either. So he followed up with me after each visit and anticipated and addressed my concerns. He even called in a prescription for me on a Saturday night because none of my pain meds were working. He then followed up with me again every day for a couple of days after that. You just can't beat that. Thanks, again Dr. Lin! This was the best experience I've ever had getting a root canal done. And please don't take this the wrong way, but I hope I don't have to see you again ;). But to everyone else who needs a root canal done, don't hesitate to see Dr. Lin! read more

I've never given five stars to anyone on yelp who has caused me pain... All joking aside, Dr. Lin was awesome. I had a bad tooth, and this was my third root canal on the same one, and it was relatively pain-free. Gentle hands, and he's a great hummer LOL, and fun to listen to talking since I couldn't exactly carry on conversation lol read more

I had a painful tooth and finally made it in to see my Dentist. My Dentist stated I needed to be seen by Pacific Endodontics so his staff made a call and I went right over. The nice young ladies were expecting me and already had checked my insurance in anticipation of necessary treatment. Little did I know, I thought I was just there for a consultation but left within 2 hours having a successful root canal. This was my 3rd and by far the best root canal I've had. Dr. Lin is amazing! He took the time to clearly explain my issue, explain the process and got to work. Come to find out, I had a "hot tooth" which was extremely sensitive. He was very patient with me ensuring my tooth was numb prior to starting treatment. After multiple novacaine injections I thought for for sure I'd be numb for hours. Not so!! He knows exactly what he's doing. Never did my chin, tongue or face feel thick or numb. Just the affected tooth. AMAZING!! I didn't feel a thing. He sent me home with a prescription in case I had any pain over the next few days but I'm doing just fine! Dr. Lin and his staff are wonderful. He made me feel comfortable and at ease and even made a follow up call that evening to check on me. I still can't believe how painless this visit was. Root Canal's have always been given a bad rap but Dr. Lin has changed that for me. If a root canal is in your future, don't hesitate to call Dr. Lin! Thanks again Dr. Lin and staff! read more

I was assigned to Dr. Lin's office by the Dept. of Defense's LHI network. I knew this was going to be a unique experience when Dr. Lin personally calls me two days in advance to notify me of the procedure. I show up and the staff are helpful and so courteous. This was the most effective root canal I have ever experienced. Dr. Lin was thorough in his explanation of the procedure and did a post root canal review. Highly recommended. read more

Dr. Lin's staff were extremely nice, caring, and friendly. Highly recommend going to Dr. Lin for a root canal ! Dr. Lin also walked me through the condition of my tooth, and the treatment plan. Felt no pain or discomfort throughout the entire procedure. He was very good at the anesthesia injections, and throughout the entire procedure would ask if I was doing okay. After the procedure, he showed me the x-rays. He also talked about the aftercare steps I needed to take. Thank You again Dr. Lin read more

Great service and very friendly. Very clean and welcoming office. I had no waiting as was seen at my appointment time. I was able to also have emergency work done at less than an hours notice, very impressed! read more

Dr. Lin is definitely one of the best in Orange County! He's very professional, thorough, and caring with each and every patient. My case was DEFINITELY not an easy one, but Dr. Lin stayed calm and committed throughout the entire process. He called me after each visit to make sure I was okay and answered any questions I had. Oh, and my favorite part, he's great at giving novocaine. I barely even felt the needle!! I highly recommend Dr. Lin to anyone in the Orange County area read more

Had an open and med procedure done at my dentist, but had severe pain in the days following. The dentist referred me to Dr. Lin at Pacific Endodontics who was willing to see me the same day. I opted for the next day and although they were closing soon, they still took me in. Dr. Lin and his staff are very thorough at explaining and hilarious! The root canal performed was done very efficiently, had a little pain for another day due to the procedure, which is normal, but was gone after a day! Awesome experience! Thank you Dr. Lin! read more

Thanks to yelp, I was able to find Dr Lin. I had a painful tooth and was able to find Dr Lin through Yelp. I have to say... Dr Lin is a godsend. He was very gentle when working on my tooth. From the numbing injection to thoroughly working on the root canal. I would highly recommend Dr Lin for any root canal work. read more

Okay here's the problem though they want $1,500 for a root canal who in the hell goes around with that kind of money most Americans now or older and are getting social security and have denti-cal there's not one dentist in California who will take denti-cal who is a root canal specialist what are people supposed to have every tooth in their mouth yanked out you're going to tell me that a simple root canal simply putting a file down through a tooth to the root is worth $1,500. So another words only the rich and famous can afford to keep their teeth read more

I had the most fantastic experience here! I had shown up to my regular dentist for a crown placement but it looked like I needed a root canal. Dr. Lin was one phone call away and was able to see me immediately!!! I was in incredible pain. He was able to see me in his office alone with our any other staff helping that day. He went above and beyond! I was so comfortable during my root canal that I fell asleep! The entire experience was smooth, and I was pain free for the first time in a week. I even received a follow up call that night (well after office hours) to check in and see how I was feeling! So much attention and care. My follow up appointment was today and again, I was so comfortable. Still pain free. Thanks again! I would highly recommend Dr. Lin to my family, friends, or anyone who needs a great endodontist! read more

Dr. Lin was great. He saw me on very short notice after I knocked a tooth loose. He was thorough and provided a treatment plan and potential issues to look out for. He did a CT scan and explained what he was looking for in the images. Definitely go see him if you need any help with a dental emergency. The office was clean and comfortable. The front office staff was very nice and helped me throughout the whole process. read more

Extremely satisfied with the services from Dr. Lin and his team - no pain, quick recovery & great treatment.

My husband is very dentist-averse and hates needles, yet needed multiple root canals and other significant work done. We interviewed a few specialists and immediately chose Dr. Lin by way of referral from our dentist Dr. Simona Kiss and her teammate Beverly (my favorite dentist on the planet!) Not only was her referral Dr. Lin educational, comforting, and a pro at performing the procedures efficiently and without causing ny husband excess pain, but Angel who runs the office was an absolute dream to work with on insurance and copay billing despite my complex insurance plan issues.... All during the busy end of year chaos time where everyone is maxing our their dental benefits. She was so patient, helpful and intelligent. Highly recommend Dr. Lin & his Angel read more

Come to Dr.Lin for your root canal!!! Of course root canals are SO annoying, but I am so glad I came to see Dr.Lin to get my root canal done. He was very gentle and understanding of my dental anxiety. It didn't hurt at all! April is also such a rockstar! I called her earlier this year to ask about a different root canal I had done at a another general dentist - she was so kind and patient with me, a non-patient, crying about a partially done root canal. That is what made me choose this office. Additionally, the office is clean and comfy and not decorated like a 90's sitcom(which I personally appreciate). Come here and face all your root canal fears! read more

Dr. Lin and the whole staff make customer service a priority. Finding a great skilled dentist is one thing. Finding one that treats you like a person, takes the time to really explain the procedure, patiently answer questions, and even follow up with me on the phone to see how I'm doing...that's the differentiator. Never thought I would walk away from dental surgery impressed and happy. That's why they get 5 stars. Strongly recommend. read more

First time here.....needed a energency root canal and he was able to take me right away (THANK YOU DR. LIN!!!). I was in so much pain last night that i didnt want to go thru that again tonight. He was very professional and most of it all, he made the whole procedure surprisingly pleasant.. he kept me calm and relaxed!! Dr. Lin is awesome and i highly, once again highly, recommend his service to everyone!!! I even got a phone call when i got home to see if i was doing okay... what a great customer service!!! Once again, thank you Dr. Lin!! read more

Dr. Lin and Angel were so accommodating and easy to work with. I appreciate their professionalism and explaining all the steps of the root canal (and insurance quote) to me. I highly recommend for a root canal. read more

THE BEST! The most caring dental team you can go to. Angel and the team is so thorough, everything always runs smoothly (on time or even early). I've never had to wait and I think that's just one of the many things they do to show you that they care and value your time. Dr. Lin is knowledgeable, patient, thorough and kind. He doesn't book appointments on top of one another. He gives you all the information and you can ask as many questions as you want. There's no rush or force. After each appointment, Angel will follow up to see how I'm doing. Dr Lin has also done the same, which if you've been to other practices, that level of care and attentiveness usually doesn't come from the Doctor themselves. Always a pleasure coming in. Yes, even for a root canal. I know "enjoyment" and dentists usually don't mix, but it is here. Thanks Dr. Lin and Angel! read more

My experience at Pacific Endodontics was nothing short of AMAZING. I was desperate and in pain after seeing my regular dentist Saturday afternoon. He informed that I needed to see an endodontist to redo a root canal treatment on a tooth that was causing me so much pain I wanted to cry. But it was a Saturday afternoon and all the referral offices were closed/closing. I went home that night and desperately sent Yelp messages to all the endodontist offices in my area (thinking no one would get back to me until Monday). It was 8 pm on a Saturday night, so I was pleasantly shocked when Angel, the office manager at Pacific Endodontics, responded instantly. My mom doesn't even text me back that quickly!! She informed me that they had a full schedule on Monday but that they would take me in as an emergency at 4:45pm, since I was obviously in pain. I could tell right away that this practice truly cared for the well-being of their patients. Angel was so thorough, she sent me all the paperwork to fill out ahead of time and told me that they would call me if anything opened up earlier in the day. Monday morning came and I got a call at 9:45 am saying they had a cancellation and could see me right away... heck yeah! From the moment I walked in the door, the quality of service and care was above and beyond. Dr. Lin was so easy to talk to and instantly eased me fears as he went over each of his findings and recommendations for treatment. He was knowledgeable, kind and caring-- making sure I didn't have any questions before proceeding. Even though I was not a part of the original schedule that day, he still took his time and didn't try to rush the job to get me out of the chair. And, I don't get to say this often when referring to dental work, but I didn't feel a thing!!!! I could do root canals every day with Dr. Lin (okay, maybe not EVERY day.... but you get the idea). Easy peasy! Getting a call from Dr. Lin at 7 pm that night to see how I was doing was the icing on the cake and just proof that this is the best Endodontist in Orange County. Uh, did I mention they REALLY care about their patients?!? In the end, I left the office feeling one thousand times better than when I walked in. I would recommend Pacific Endodontics to anyone and everyone who has teeth. I am truly impressed with them and I can't thank Angel and Dr. Lin enough. read more