I had an excellent experience with Dr. Safa on 4/1/26. I went in with pretty severe tooth pain and was honestly pretty nervous, but everything was handled quickly, professionally, and with a lot of care. The procedure was smooth and much faster than I expected--done in under an hour--and Dr. Safa made sure I was comfortable the entire time. He explained everything clearly, which really helped ease my nerves. What really stood out was his attention to detail. He even caught an issue with an older root canal from years ago that I had no idea about, which could have turned into a bigger problem down the road. Overall, I'm very grateful for the care I received. If you're dealing with dental pain or need specialized treatment, I highly recommend Dr. Safa. read more

Who wants a root canal? No one, except I had a small blister that wasn't going away for a long time and I got a little nervous about it. An internet search made it worse. My dentist recommended going to get consultation at Pasadena Endodontix. I read some negative reviews on Yelp and Google but my experience with Dr. Safa was nothing but professionalism and expert care and treatment. I would give more stars if Yelp allowed it. I only felt a tiny bit of discomfort at the initial injection but after that, no pain since. I've had other root canals at other dentist offices a long time ago and they took over an hour to finish and it was painful. I would recommend my family and friends to see Dr. Safa if they need an Endodontist. I hope I don't need another root canal, but if I do, I'm happy to come back here. Is it a bit pricey? Yes, but in my humble opinion, you're paying for expertise and quality care. My tooth is pain free, my blister is gone, and I can't believe I tolerated the discomfort and occasional pain related to the condition of my tooth for as long as I did before Dr. Safa treated it. The office staff and assistants are also top notch and professional. Thank you Pasadena Endodontix! read more

I didn't plan on needing to visit Pasadena Endodontix, but my dentist said I required a root canal and referred me here. I had no idea what to expect, and with my usual apprehensions about any dental visit--let alone a root canal--I wasn't feeling great about going. I'm not saying I'd want to have a bunch more root canals, but Pasadena Endodontix far exceeded every expectation I had. You're greeted with genuine warmth, everything is clearly explained (what's covered, costs, etc.), and the bedside manner and expertise of Mari and Dr. Vu were perfection. The procedure itself was made as comfortable as possible, and my well-being was prioritized from start to finish. At no point did I feel neglected or like I wasn't in excellent hands. I even made a little TikTok about my experience (link below) and have zero hesitation saying this was amazing care from absolutely amazing people. Definitely a 10/10! https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8xAUA5X/" read more

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Today I had a root canal, and I couldn't be more grateful for the care I received. From the moment I walked in, the staff was kind, welcoming, and reassuring. Dr Vu explained every step of the procedure, answered all of my questions, and Mari made sure I was comfortable throughout the entire appointment. What I expected to be a stressful experience turned out to be smooth and virtually painless. I highly recommend this office for their professionalism, compassion, and excellent care and attention to detail. read more

Pasadena Endodontix is a life saver!!! I was in so much pain and was referred by my dentist to get a root canal. Feeling terrified is an understatement but I knew it had to be done. Endodontix gave me a same day appointment and were so kind and calming from the moment I walked in. Dr. Gabbay is incredible!!! He was patient, explained everything and ensured that I shouldn't feel pain during the procedure. This dental experience has been thee best by far.. in my entire lifetime. Dr. Gabbay and his assistant Leslie are a dream team! I was super impressed!! Thank you both for all you've done for me to be pain free! If i can give a million stars I would! Anyone need a dental procedure, i HIGHLY recommend Dr. Gabbay! Thank you so much Pasadena Endodontix!!! read more

We had our first visit today with Dr. Byun for my teenage sons first root canal. Let me just say that im very big on how staff listens and conversates with patients and parents. I am so happy we came here. The staff was all so friendly and made my son feel comfortable and at ease. Mari was great with my son as well as Dr. Byun and all the staff. I highly recommend coming here. I was able to get an appointment within 24 hours of contacting them. Amazing!! read more

Yesterday I had a Root Canal by Dr Vu I only needed Advil after the numbness wore once. Today in the morning no pain. She Did an amazing job! I was completely numb ,no pain felt during the procedure. Her staff from the time I entered front office was so friendly,her Assistant was so friendly and comforting before and after procedure. Office is professional and personable. Definitely recommend pasadena Endo. read more

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Let me start by saying how truly grateful I am. I've always been one of those people who's terrified of the dentist because of a bad childhood experience, so walking into any dental office still fills me with anxiety. But when I came here, I was met with such kindness, patience, and genuine care that I felt comforted from the moment I arrived. All of the dental assistants were incredibly kind, but Maricela and Cristian stood out with their knowledge, compassion, and the way they explained everything so clearly. The emotional intelligence of the entire team -- from the assistants to the doctor -- is truly impeccable. Their patience, gentle approach, and ability to recognize and respond to my anxiety made all the difference for me. If you ever find yourself needing dental surgery with an Endodontist, I highly recommend coming to this office. Their professionalism, empathy, and thoughtful care created an experience I'm genuinely thankful for. read more

I had a last minute appointment and they were able to schedule me in so quickly. Dr. Byun was super communicative throughout the treatment and Mari, the tech assistant, was SO friendly. They put me at ease and even gave me a warm towel after "we're fancy here". The treatment was fast and I'm overall really glad I was referred here! If it weren't an Endodontist, I'd say I wish I could come here more often! read more

I recently had a root canal and this was the very best experience I have had. They had very professional, efficient and courteous staff and Dr. Safa was informative, quick, smooth and did not make me feel rushed. He is an expert in his field and I would recommend this office to anyone in need. I appreciate their attentiveness. read more

I had a really good experiance. The best Root Canal treatment I ever gotten. They made me feel comfortable with the whole experiance. Usually I am super anxious with everything dental related but it was great. It didnt even feel like they took along time with everything. The office experiance was great overall 10/10 would reccomend. read more

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I just had a root canal and was pretty anxious going in. The staff and Dr were very friendly and laid back. this was very reassuring. They took their time in explaining from set up to the procedure to post care. I felt very confident after that. The procedure took less than an hour and was painless. It was over before I knew it. It was over before the end of Act 1 of Le Nozze di Figaro in my earbuds. Would recommend to anyone, especially those with anxiety surrounding the dentist chair. read more

Went to for a root canal with Dr. Vu from the minute I walked in to the minute I left the entire staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Answered questions I had. The tech Arely was very knowledgeable and patient with . And Dr. Vu is amazing. I felt good knowing I was in good hands read more

I just want to say thank you to Dr.Vu for taking care of me today. I thank Al and his partner whose name I didn't get. They did a marvelous job of taking care of me during my root canal procedure. I'm grateful that Dr.Vu was so proficient at providing me with a root canal. I was really scared to have a root canal procedure because I didn't know what to expect. My mind can make me imagine unpleasant thoughts about dental work. Dr. Vu is a very smart, kind,patient and caring person. I had trepidations about receiving a root canal. It wasn't too bad., read more

I was at Dr. Safa ' s office for the first time . When I stepped in I already felt that I was in a right place . Staff members were very friendly and inviting . It took a couple of minutes then I was called inside . The entire team was amazing very respectful for the anticipation for my root canal . Then I got a pleasure to know the Dr Safa . I am vey happy that I went there first of all . Second of all I was amazed with Dr Safa' s professionalism. Thank you doctor and his assistant Daisy for your high quality of care and service . Tagouhi Zeneian read more

To say I'm the biggest baby about the dentist is an understatement. So when my dentist told me I needed a root canal, I was horrified. They referred me to Endodontix and upon arriving at my consultation, I was pleased how nice the office was and how kind the staff were. Yesterday I had my procedure and I was not an easy client. But Dr Byun and the two dental assistants, Mari and Daisy were all extremely patient with me. Dr Byun knew I was having issues so he talked me through the whole procedure and checked on me frequently. He also gave me time frames and they were all accurate. I hope you never need a root canal, but if you do, look nowhere else and come to Pasadena Endodontix. read more

Pain free root canal by a very kind, thorough, and highly experienced endodontist , Dr. Safa. My dentist told me if he needed a root canal himself he would see Dr. Safa. The office is clean and the staff efficient and personable . read more

Dr. Vu was excellent in re-treating a root canal I had 37 years ago, when I was about 13. No pain and I was grateful that she told me how much more time before she was done. ARELY was comforting and helped answer my questions with a patient attitude. Also, the gentleman who prepped me for the numbing injection was.patient, spoke calmly, and explained clearly everything he was about to doZ The person at the front desk who gave me the price of the procedure was humorous and she helped me apply for a payment plan with Cherry. Just a pleasant experience. I recommend. Just be prepared to pay for parking, and it's a bit of a maze finding Pasadena Endodontix, but there are signs. Parking is $6/hr and they don't validate. It was still worth it - I was referred by my general dentist. read more

I was referred to Dr Safa by my general dentist for a redo of a previous root canal I did over 10 years ago with another dentist. Dr Safa was very professional and walked me through the entire procedure. It was a pain free and pleasant experience. I was very impressed with the level of care I received today and I could not recommend him enough. read more

I had an infected root canal and was referred to Dr. Safa for a redo. He is wonderful! He made the experience as seamless as can be - the entire procedure took 30 minutes and with minimal pain/discomfort. I would absolutely refer everyone to his office. read more

I had an emergency root canal due to an infected tooth. Dr. Vu was professional, warm, and extremely skillful. With the help of Mari, the procedure went really well and I didn't feel any pains during or after the procedure - quite an amazing experience. I would recommend Dr. Vu to anyone who needs a root canal. read more

I was referred to this office for specialty dental care, by my regular dentist. Today, I had a great experience with Dr. Byun, Mari (Assistant), and all of the office staff. This office offers excellent five-star customer service and deserves a 10/10 rating. The actual procedure and cost was explained in full detail. Dr. Byun is great when it comes to the numbing injections and actual dental care procedure. He also entertained my curiosity of what happens the roots of baby teeth. This is the type of office I would recommend to everyone. Do I want more dental work ~ NO! But, if needed, this is where I will go without hesitation. read more

I just had a couple of root canals done and I must say that DMD Nicole Vu is amazing. First of all, the level of care was amazing. I didn't feel a thing and was treated with kindness and empathy. 100% the best experience I've had as a dental patient. And Mari was also super kind and attentive. I forgot to ask the receptionist's name but she's also great. read more

Dr Vu is a very talented and gifted Endodontist. She has worked on several of my teeth, mostly redo of old root canal procedures. She is quick and the staff is attentive and polite. The assistant yesterday was always checking to see that I was doing all right. Areley was professional and worked very well with Dr Vu before, during, and after my procedure. read more

There is nowhere else I would go to have my teeth saved. Dr. Safa and his assistant, Mari, are caring, professional, and so incredibly kind. I am truly phobic, and I mean phobic. Not just scared. Not uncomfortable. I feel like I'm going to die when I walk into a dentist's office - but not here. As long as Dr. Safa is in the room, I feel safe. He has performed many procedures on me, and every single time, he has saved me. There are no words to fully express how grateful I am to him, to Mari, and to the entire staff. I genuinely love them. read more

I had two root canals that needed to be redone after they became infected eight years later (not from this office). I came in with a lot of anxiety from previous dental experiences -- to the point of tears -- but Dr. Safa completely changed that for me. From start to finish, everything he did was focused on my comfort. He had some GOOD oldies music playing, worked efficiently, and gave my jaw breaks throughout the procedure so I wouldn't have to use that rubber mouthpiece. He also promised the procedure would be painless -- and it truly was. By the last 20 minutes, I actually found myself humming along to the songs on the radio while he finished both root canals! I experienced some expected soreness afterward, but overall, I left feeling nothing but gratitude. The anxiety I walked in with turned into genuine appreciation for the care and compassion I received. Thank you Dr. Safa read more

I'd give them 10 stars if I could. I had a very very painful tooth and called them at 6:30am. They had me in the chair and numb by 8:30am. I'm always scarred to go to the dentist, and I actually enjoyed this root canal. They were so kind, explained every step, and had me in and out in under an hour. I think I told them I loved them when I left. Huge thanks to the entire office. Hopefully I don't have another root canal, but if I do I'll be there. read more

I had a great experience with my recent root canal procedure. Everyone was incredibly nice, professional, and made me feel at ease throughout the process. Highly recommend! read more

I was extremely nervous about getting a root canal done. They alleviated my nerves, were incredibly warm and kind and worked so efficiently. I'm extremely happy they were able to save my tooth after knowing there were other issues I had no idea about. Thank you Doctor! And thank you you to your team! read more

Dr. Younes Safa was referred to me by Dr. Juste Karvelyte. She stated he is the best root canal Dentist on this side of the Mississippi and from my experience, she's absolutely correct. I changed out old metal fillings for the new invisible ones in January with my home Dentist and that's where the trouble started. After 3 adjustments and taking the fillings out and putting new ones in, I went to have another Dentist (Dr. Juste Karvelyte) take a look. She knew immediately I needed a root canal and referred Dr. Younes Safa. I had constant pain, which included a headache, that only went away briefly with ibuprofen. I was just hoping to get back to a pain free existence. I have very long roots and this was a molar on top.... basically one of the hardest places to reach. It only took about 45 minutes and I had no pain in the chair.... headache is gone and I'm back on track to a normal existence. I couldn't be happier. Please do not wait as long as I did to get treated... you're prolonging your pain. Get the treatment and use this review to gain the confidence and courage to get rid of your pain read more

This was the strangest dental experience I've ever had. The tech was very nice as i lay on the chair, explaining that I'd need a new x-ray which he took. Then a woman came in and looked at the x-ray and told me I'd need a crown. I asked if she was the doctor. She laughed and said no but she would be in soon. The technician came in and said the doctor was in the other room, would I like to move or stay where I was? ?????? When she came in she spoke to me but never introduced herself and I never really saw her because she stood at my side out of sight during the procedure. After ten or fifteen minutes of drilling she suddenly stopped and said very fast that she couldn't go further and I should tell my dentist that the tooth should be pulled. OK? she asked and was gone. I had to ask the tech what happened. He showed me on the x ray where there was a lot of calcification which made it too difficult to get to the canal. The woman at the desk was ready to accept 560.00. She hadn't been told the root canal hadn't been done. I paid a. 67.00 dollar consulting fee. As a former small business owner I worked with other vendors. Whenever one of them was late to an event or botched the set up I'd look them up on Yelp and always found the same phenomena: reviews were either fives or ones. I like my dentist so trusted his recommendation. Now I'm going to check his Yelp reviews more closely. read more

Dr Vu and her staff provided excellent and efficient treatment for my dental issue. She was patient with my questions, and provided me with the assurances that I needed to undergo the procedure. Her staff was amicable and professional, especially her front office staff, and Christian who assisted her on the procedure. A big two thumbs up for Pasadena Endodontix. read more

I had an emergency root canal, the office staff was warm and welcoming. They endured my nervous chatter with kindness and laughter. Dr. Safa performed the procedure. He was a very nice and gentle man, talking me through what I will experience next. I would gladly return to this practice if (hopefully not) I need another procedure done. Thank you. read more

If you are ever in need of a root canal this is the place to go. I walked in and was warmly greeted by sweet Susie at the the front. Mari my assistant was amazing and made sure I was comfortable and was thoughtful enough to offer me lip balm amd gave me a warm towel to clean my face after the procedure but the true star of the hour was Dr Vu who was gentle with numbing and if it wasn't for me having a "hot tooth," I would have fallen asleep during the procedure, that's how relaxing the whole experience was. read more

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unfortunately had to get another root canal but Pasadena Endodontix did another great job. Arrived early but they took me in right away. Staff were great in explaining the steps. Dr Vu went over the procedure and it was relatively painless. Great after care instructions. Thank you Dr Vu. hopefully that was my last root canal ‍ read more

Dr. Safa is an excellent Endodontix. I had a root canal this year October 28, 2025 and also October 04, 2023. Dr. Safa is very thorough, kind, caring, attentive to make sure that you are not in any pain and discomfort. He also has very good chair side manners which I appreciate so very much. I had a speedy recovery with no adverse reactions. He did an excellent job. All of his staff are kind, friendly, caring ,respectful and accommodating. They processed the claims and informed me of my financial responsibility as well. I would highly recommend Dr. Safa. Thank you Dr. Safa and staff. God Bless you all. read more

From start to finish my experience was top notch. I was well informed of every aspect of my root canal. The staff were warm and friendly. Little touches like giving me lip balm to prevent dryness make a difference. I would highly recommend them to anyone. read more

I came to see Dr. Byun a couple months ago for a second opinion on a potential apicoectomy case when I felt like I didn't get proper consultation by my first endodontist visit (won't mention the other practice). From Day 1, Dr. Byun and his staff were incredibly accommodating, patient, and informative without rushing me to commit to surgery. Through their attentive care at every step--from walking me through the 3D scan (previous endodontist only took 2D scans), the procedure options, and treatment plan-- I felt confident and ready to commit. To my surprise, I was able to book an appointment for the apicoectomy within the next week. The previous practice told me they'd call be back in 2-4 weeks to even discuss scheduling an appointment. I couldn't imagine waiting that long if I was in serious pain! Fast forward to surgery day--I showed up early so I could relax my nerves, as I'm typically anxious about major procedures like this. Turns out I was stressed for no reason... Dr. Byun and his entire staff were extremely professional and efficient; I was taken care of not 10 seconds after my scheduled appointment time and they made sure I was properly informed and comfortable every step of the way. The whole process went down exactly as I expected and there was no pain at all. I've since then made a full recovery (sooner than Dr. Byun expected) and never had any issues with the sutures or post-op treatment plan during recovery. Highly recommend Dr. Byun and team! Shout out to his assistant Arely and Jasmine and Susie at the front desk :) read more

Growing up, everyone thought root canals were supposed to be the most painful thing ever. With Pasadena Endodontix that is so not the case. I did not even feel my emergency root canal. Dr. Vu and her team did an amazing job! read more