First off.... I have to say that Dr. Levene is amazing!!! He is so GENTLE and PATIENT. I say this because I am a huge baby when it comes to any type of dentists (bad experience in the past). So I have to have a root canal.... I think the worst part of it is the shot for numbing. He waited till I was ready and was gentle giving the shot. Mind you, I still felt it but not as bad as I had worked it up in mind. April (asst) is super nice and personable, same with receptionist, Elsie. This place makes you feel comfortable from start to finish. Anyone who needs a root canal done, I recommend you come here and see Dr. Levene. read more

Sadly I have had a number of root canals over the years. I was referred to Dr Lin by my dentist for yet another. I know what to expect and I steeled myself to get through it! I found Dr Lin and his staff to be very kind and reassuring, but I was still hanging on to the chair for dear life. The Dr showed me the xrays, discussed my options and I said we should get it done. So it started. From the start it went very smoothly! The numbing shots were as easy as I have experienced in years! I began to relax! It was a long procedure, but I left feeling zero pain. After the anesthestic wore off the tooth was a little tender, but very tolerable. By the next day I had to remind myself that I had had the procedure. Dr Lin, was efficient, gentle and thorough. I will never go to anyone else and will send my family to him ! Thanks Dr Lin, Brian and the very helpful Angel! read more

My experience with Dr Lin and his staff was A+. They were very accommodating and stayed back after closing to help me with an emergency. Everyone was very sweet and helpful and Dr Lin saved my tooth from extraction! I would recommend his office to all my friends and family. read more

The best! So happy with my experience. Especially since I'm a claustrophobic nervous wreck which is horrible considering I was dental assistant for endodontists for 9 years! Didn't feel a thing! read more

Dr Lin and his staff were great! He repaired an old crown and root canal that was wasn't properly done, and had been giving me problems. His state of the art equipment, honest evaluation and superior knowledge provided the necessary relief I was seeking. If I ever need a root canal again, I'm going to Pacific Endodontics!! read more

Went in for a root canal and had to go in a little earlier they were very accommodating. I absolutely hate going to the dentist so I was dreading this visit but to my surprise everything was great, the staff was friendly, the place was clean, I experienced no pain!!! Dr. Lin even called me in a few hours to follow up! As much as I hated the dentist experience in the past, this experience changed my mind. Thank you Dr Lin and team, the best dentist experience I've ever had. read more

Root canals are always a terrible experience but for the situation, it was the best experience I could have asked for. Quick Medical Background: Had a root canal 2-3 years ago at another place - the worst pain I've ever experienced in my life. Had another tooth that needed a root canal but I procrastinated because the first root canal was so traumatic. As a result, the affected tooth had severe decay (). Flash forward to Dr. Lin- Really fun personality, kept things lighthearted, and very knowledgeably walked me through the condition of my tooth, and the treatment plan. He assured me that pain was the one thing I shouldn't worry about. And I didn't! Felt almost no pain or discomfort throughout the entire procedure (about 1.5 hours). He was very good at the anesthesia injections, and throughout the entire procedure would ask if I was doing okay. The minute I felt a pinch of pain, he stopped, and immediately administered more anesthesia (didn't feel the second round because I was already numb). After the procedure, he showed me the x-rays and pointed out the improvements. He also walked me though the aftercare steps in needed to take. Dr. Lin's staff were extremely nice, caring, and friendly. Highly recommend going to Dr. Lin for a root canal. The experience will be a thousand percent better!! read more

Dr. Lin is very good at what he does. I had 2 root canals performed by him and both times it was very pleasant and I didn't feel anything. It has been a year now from the last root canal I had done by him on my molar and I have no problems with it. He recently did a root canal on my front tooth and my dentist was impressed with Dr Lin's quality. My dentist said the hole was very small and well done. It's been a few weeks now since the root canal was performed on my front tooth and there is no pain. I can tell Dr. Lin is good at what he does. If you need a root canal, you want it done by Dr Lin. He only does root canals all day long so he knows what he is doing. read more

I was referred to this place by my dentist. At first, I was a bit anxious because I had to go in to do a procedure, but after making the first visit for consultation, I was more than comfortable! Dr. Lin and his staff is so nice, informative and very accommodating to my needs. Dr. Lin even went out of his way to contact my Dentist to make sure everything ran smoothly for me. The procedure itself seemed so effortless! I was very impressed! Also, Dr. Lin told me to come by for a check-up in a few months, just to make sure things are in tip-top shape! He really cares for his patients! Highly recommended :) read more

I am speechless!!! I have heard so many horror stories about getting root canals and Dr Lin proved all of them wrong. I have a very low pain tolerance and I must say from the moment I walked in the office I was nervous, but after meeting Dr. Lin and having him talk me through the process I calmed down a bit. He warned me that the needle portion would be the worse... well even that part was a breeze!!! After he numbed me I put my headphones in and let him go to work!! I didn't feel a thing!!! I am so glad SoCal smiles recommended him to me. If I ever need another root canal I know exactly where I am coming!! read more

Dr Lin and his staff were friendly and helpful when I was in terrible pain. The doctor was honest and forthright with his opinion, options, and reasoning, and helped me make a reasonable decision regarding my tooth (I chose extraction). I appreciate knowing this team is nearby and would go again if needed. read more

From the moment you first walk in, the staff is so warming and welcoming. April the office manager is so sweet and explains everything so you know exactly what to expect with your visit. The dental assistant is nice and very comforting. The doctor is just a blessing! I've had numerous root canals done and the doctor is so gentle with my mouth. He did not hurt me once and made me feel completely relaxed. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants the best with exceptional delivery results. read more

Okay. This was my first root canal and I was so nervous. I mean I heard so many horror stories, but Dr. Lin was so great. He numbed me just in the right place so only my tooth was numb and I could still feel my lips! Dr. Lin kept me oh so calm and I am pretty sure I fell asleep a few times during my procedure. It didn't even feel like 2 hours! My only thing is that I was in and out of there so quickly that I didn't get to even open up US Weekly. This guy is the way to go for any root canals. Oh, and the level of patient care is more than 5 stars. He personally called me later that night to check up on me. Going to Dr. Lin was truly a great experience. read more

This is a wonderful practice with wonderful staff, particularly Dr. Lin. Highly recommended. read more

Got my root canal done today. Dr. Lin is super nice very knowledgeable and has that gentle touch. April is super friendly, makes you feel right at home and she's hilarious ! Office is well kept and very clean !! All in all this office has good vibes and I will definitely be back !!! You guys are awesome until next time ! read more

Dr. Lin made my front tooth root canal experience so much better! I was extraordinarily nervous of the entire procedure but Dr. Lin took the time to answer my many, many, questions thoroughly, which really helped ease my mind about the entire process. I was very happy with the end result of my internal whitening, too, as there was a slight discoloration prior to my procedure that he was able to brighten up! While I hope to never have another root canal again, I'd recommend Pacific Endodontics to anyone looking for an informative, professional like Dr Lin. read more

Dr Lin is amazing! He was so patient and so calming he made my root canal a breeze! I actually fell asleep in the chair during the procedure! He is very professional and answered all my questions and made me feel 100% comfortable. April (nurse) is great too! So sweet! I highly recommend pacific endodontics they are great! read more

Dr. Lin and the staff at Pacific Endodontics were A+. Procedure was smooth and quick, and the doctor was very thorough during the consult.

Well root canals suck but this office doesn't! Dr. Lin and his staff are AMAZING, if you're in the Orange County area and have the unfortunate luck of needing a root canal go see Dr. Lin! read more

Dr. Lin is great! He's gentle and knowledgeable. His staff are very nice. Hightly recommended!

I was scheduled with my regular dentist to have a root canal and he determined that I needed to go to a specialist rather than complete the work himself. His office called over to Dr. Lin's office and he was able to get me in right away. I headed over to Dr. Lin's and the service was spectacular. His hygenist was friendly, upbeat and quick to get me all set up. Dr. Lin asked me if I was comfortable several times and asked if I had any questions about the procedure. The procedure was quick painless and easy. All along the way the doctor kept me yp to speed on whar he was doing and how far along we were in the process. I was very happy with the speed, quality, care, concern and personalization of my interaction and procedure. I would highly recommend this office to anyone in need of specialty dental work. read more

Can't think of a single criticism. It was hands down a great experience. That says a whole lot considering I'm talking about dental work. Maximilian Lin DDS is a pro! read more

Pacific Endodontics is amazing! I have had too many root canals done (not something I'm proud of!) by several different doctors. I was looking for a new endodontist because I didn't like the one I had gone to prior. After searching for hours on Yelp, I decided to make an appointment with Dr. Lin. I called the office and spoke with Angel, the receptionist. She was extremely sweet. I explained how nervous I was because of my previous experiences and she assured me everything would be okay. She called me prior to my appointment to go over my benefits and what my cost would be. And after my procedure she took her time to explain in detail what I should expect with the healing process. Dr. Lin was friendly as soon as I met him and he also offered me a lot of assurance that things would be fine and if I had felt any pain to let him know right away. Fortunately, I never felt pain the entire procedure... and they made sure I didn't. Both him and his assistant asked me several times if I was okay. He also explained the process and what he was doing throughout the procedure. Before we started his assistant gave me Advil! I've never ever experienced that at any other dentist office before. The procedure lasted an appropriate amount of time (about 1 hour) and the best part is I have NOOOO pain after the procedure (minus soreness). I couldn't believe that I didn't have to take insane amounts of Advil the day after the procedure to help ease the pain. Nope! I didn't have to take any!! I would highly suggest calling Pacific Endodontics to ask if they take your insurance and if they do, schedule the appointment! Just do it. You will feel better after the procedure is over and Dr. Lin and his staff will make you as comfortable as possible along the way. read more

Thank you to the entire staff at Pacific Endodontics. I had an emergency root canal procedure I needed done and they were so quick to contact my dental insurance and give me a quote within hours without having to visit their office. Soon, they were able to schedule me to be seen within days, given the pandemic situation. Their office was clean and the entire staff followed all CDC guidelines by wearing masks and taking patient's temperature as they walked in. I had to be seen a few times, my choice, to make sure the infection/inflammation was the root cause. Dr. Lin was always so helpful, thorough and most importantly on time (not many dentists/doctors consider patient's work schedule) Thank you! read more

Had my root canal done this morning and it was a good experience . I have had trouble trying to find time to get this piece of crap tooth fixed and they saved me by quickly getting me an appt on Martin Luther King Day so it didn't clash with my work schedule . Dr Maximillian Linn was friendly, explained things well and was soft spoken. I was scared of dental procedures all my life and Dr Noha Nour referred me to him and I aM thankful becausE I probally would have went another ten years ignoring teeth out of fear . He did great . His assistant .. wish I remembwred her name .. was super sweet and I love how they worked well togeethwr and how efficient she was . The girl at the desk that did my paperwork was prompt and efficient and educated . I really liked this place and I'm super picky. Sooooo. If you ever need the dirty work done on a bad tooth .. thsi is your man . Also .. Dr Linn .... try KoKis in Tustin ... there steak on the teppan will melt in your mouth . Would have told you but I couldn't talk haha read more

Normally, when one is in pain, there is nothing funny about the situation Unless you go to Pacific Endodontics and get to hear two comedians go at it while you try not to laugh with sharp objects in your mouth. Brian and Dr. Lin are great and make you feel welcome and safe even if you are cantankerous from a terrible tooth ache. The receptionist is quite protective of Dr. Lin, but that is understandable with patients that can be stressed and rude. Pain makes us crazy...and then Brian and Dr. Lin make you laugh. Such an odd combo, but it works. Thank you for being patient and making your schedule work with my crazy one. read more

Dr. Lin is fantastic! I would recommend him to everyone. I was in some serious pain and he was able to schedule me an appointment the same day and a root canal the next day. It was my first root canal and I was pretty nervous but he was able to keep me calm. He also explained the procedure to me in terms that I could understand. I had little to no pain the next day and only needed to take ibuprofen twice. Also, a huge shout out to his front office team, they're awesome! read more

My root canal was as easy as could.be! Everyone was super nice and made me feel safe and cared for! I need two more and I will be back:)

What can I say about Dr. Lin and his staff!? They're amazing! I've been having an issue with a crack in my tooth that needed a root canal. It was so painful! I found him online called and they saw me the same day! He's so patient and caring, and wants his patients pain free! He definitely did that with me. I had to get mine done in two visits because it was that bad and both times he did not disappoint. Talked me through everything, kept me informed and best of all pain free! He even takes the time to call his patients after each visit to follow up. I'll definitely be recommending Pacific Endodontics to family and friends! read more

I love this place and mind you I really hate the dentist, I just had my first root canal and dr Lin was so awesome and made me feel so comfortable ! Always asking if I was okay! April and yocelyn were so sweet ! I would definitely recommend this office and don't be scared ! I did it! read more

Everyone here is nice and professional. First time in a long time I had a root canal and it went smooth I will recommend this place to family/friends. read more

Came to the BEST place for my root canal. Originally came to see Dr Lin for a 2nd opinion and so thankful that I did. The ladies were wonderful, very professional, excellent communication and short wait...hardly got to even sit. Dr Lin was sensational! Never has a root canal been so smooth and painless, I'm so thankful for his gentle hands and genuine consideration to my well being with checking if I'm doing ok every step of the way and the personal follow-up phone call hours later. I appreciate my visit with them so much and will continue to come here when need be. read more

I went here for a couple different teeth and it was great and painless , dr lin was so gentle and he explained everything, the girls were so nice I highly recommend them ! read more

Root canal ... a GOOD experience? Yes! Dr. Lin is fantastic. The novocaine was painless... that is usually the worst for me... He and the assistant made me feel comfortable and relaxed (as much as you can be with your mouth open :)) Dr. Lin did a THOROUGH job. I had ZERO pain after the visit. Definitely a customer for life!!! Thank you ! read more

Dr. Lavene and his staff were great! When you are in pain, it always helps to get amazing service! Expect nothing buy great service and pain relief :) read more

Thank you Dr. Lin! I had an irritating issue with an old root canal that had been going on for years. My dentist, whom I love, recommended Dr. Lin. I'm glad he did. Dr. Lin took the time to fully assess the situation, explain the available options in detail, and talk through the potential impacts. After we chose a course of treatment, he worked gently, quickly, and was very patient with my annoying gag reflex. I am extremely pleased with the results and 3 weeks later, I am feeling really relived. The whole office staff was great and I would recommend them to anyone! Thanks again! read more

No pain during the treatment! Dr. Lavene was very gentle and did a great job. Highly recommend to anyone needing a root canal.

Root canals have a reputation of being one of the worst things you can go through, but Dr. Lin somehow manages to make it a pretty decent experience. I was in no pain during or after the procedure and felt taken care of from beginning to end. He was able to drill through my crown and preserve it so all I needed was a small filling (done at my dentist), which saved me time and money. It has been over a month since my visit and I forgot to write a review until now because the procedure was really no big deal! I kinda forgot about it! Thanks for the trauma-free experience, Dr. Lin :) read more

Dr. Lavene and his staff are so nice and helpful. Dr. Lavene did a root canal on me and he was so gentle with me. He was so patient and kind when dealing with my fear of needles. I did not feel any pain! I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a root canal. read more

Dr Lin was just amazing, he took care of me while doing my root canal. I'm the biggest chicken and have very low pain tolerance but Dr Lin was so gentle and took good care of me I honestly can say I didn't feel any pain , even when he gave me the shot to numb me. Angel was also very sweet and helpful. I highly recommend Dr. Lin to any one, I was referred by my colleague and I couldn't be any more happier. I will definitely be coming Back if I ever need any dental services. I loved this place!! Dr. Lin thank you so much for being so amazing and not causing any more pain! I wish I can give more stars Dr Lin and his staff definitely deserve more than 5 stars read more