Visit date 9/22/2026 Thank you Dr. Anthony D. John for treating my teeth I have more relief from pain then before. I appreciate your expertise and kindness care. Thank you Doctor and team read more

However his the tooth only lasted few months and I had to extract and do implant. They have no transparency over their billing and after about a year they sent me another bill for a failed treatment. They over charged me for an extra 3d scan while I had one! I can't believe such a scam can survive this long. Don't trust the fake 5 star reviews. read more

Thank you Dr John for exceptional professionalism exceptional skills performing my root canal....I was faced w a very complex challenging "root canal on #15", my primary dentist referred me to Dr John, I so desperately wanted my tooth saved! Dr John was the best!! His expertise and professionalism and warm kindest were above and beyond!!! read more

Dr. John worked diligently and repeatedly to save my tooth. He also provided me with in-depth explanations in language I could understand, and showed me X-rays and examples of what was happening. I felt like he cared about my health and my level of pain. read more

I've had some very difficult experiences with dentists in the past, so I arrived feeling extremely anxious. From the moment the procedure began, he made me feel completely at ease. During the root canal, I was so comfortable and relaxed that I honestly felt like I could fall asleep. He did an excellent job and was very thorough, taking X-rays throughout the process to ensure everything was done correctly, which I truly appreciated. The procedure was completely painless, and the finished tooth looks amazing. I had no pain afterward--just mild soreness from having my mouth open. I'm very grateful for the care and professionalism I received and would highly recommend him. read more

Dr. John is an excellent endodonist. He is very thorough and explains EVERYTHING he's doing. In addition, he is a truly caring doctor with a subtle sense of humor that I enjoyed. After a complete examination, X-rays, photos, and a CD scan (optional), he determined that I did NOT need a root canal. Add honesty to his attributes. If I ever do need a root canal, Dr. John is the man. read more

If you're looking for the best endodontist in town and nation, look no further than Dr. Anthony John! My wife and I can't stop raving about how incredible our experiences have been at his practice. Root canals can be intimidating, but Dr. John has a way of making the process surprisingly calm and manageable. He is patient, empathetic, and has an extraordinary ability to explain everything in a way that puts you completely at ease. You can tell he genuinely cares about his patients' comfort and well-being. From start to finish, every detail is handled with such professionalism and care. His calming demeanor and steady expertise truly make all the difference. If you're in need of endodontic care, trust us; Dr. Anthony John is the one you want to see. A must for your specialist health. Don't gamble on these things. Get the BEST period read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. John and his team. I came into the office with significant tooth pain, and Dr. John was able to quickly diagnose the issue and perform the necessary procedure. The two dental assistants were pre-dental students, and it truly felt like having two additional dentists in the room. I left the office completely pain-free and extremely grateful for the care I received. read more

I ended up leaving because of all the unexpected charges. If you do use Dr. John, I recommend going over every possible fee beforehand. The endodontist I ended up using was covered by insurance (as is Dr. John) and there was one fee only, completely disclosed after my consultation fee. read more

Dr. John is exemplary in his attention to providing the best care for his patients. His waiting room offers a spa feeling that calmed my nerves when I walked in the door even with the tremendous pain I was experiencing. He explained everything that was happening in my tooth, while providing visual examples, in understandable terms. I appreciated his calm reassurance as he meticulously worked on my calcified roots. Comfort was always his priority as well as follow through after my visits. read more

I was absolutely delighted with my experience! Dr. Anthony D. John is extremely professional, courteous, polite and caring. His knowledge, skills, experience, highly focused attention and services are truly outstanding! Comparing his prices with those of his competitors, I found his to be pleasantly reasonable. If you make your living with your smile, he is the one to go to. I'd give him 10 stars if possible. Even my dentist was impressed with his work referring to it as perfection. Dr. John and all his staff are truly delightul people to work with. read more

compassionate and meticulous expert care from Dr. Anthony John supported by his knowledgeable and friendly, helpful staff. Ensured my problem is resolved using his expertise and latest technology plus my comfort during the entire procedure. read more

My dentist found an abscess and said that he could not repair it. He recommended Dr John at Pinnacle Endodontics. He told me that Dr John was the real deal, the best. I made an appointment on the following Wednesday. The competency was evident on my first visit. Receptionist Michelle was very helpful with the history and medical form. Then Dr John examined the x-rays and then the tooth. He was very thorough in explaining the problem and what he was going to do. He answered all my questions. I made an appointment for Friday for him to start the work. His chair side manner was marvelous. He explained the hand gestures to alert him of problems while he was working. He must have known that my memory was suspect and had a hand signal graphic taped to the exam equipment. He kept asking if I was comfortable. He finished the preliminary preparation of the tooth in a couple of hours, always making sure I was comfortable. Michelle set up the follow up appointment for the following Monday. Dr John finished the job in about an hour. If an Endodontics procedure can be described as a pleasure, it was not. But it was not a pain either. Dr John made sure I was comfortable during the entire process, even asking if I needed a restroom break, which was welcome. I have to agree with my dentist, Dr John is the real deal. Highly recommended. read more

Be careful about Dr. John. He looks very professional and will persuade you to spend more unnecessary money for equipment exam. When you refuse to follow his guidance to take extra exam, he will give a attitude then walk away. Then he will leave his assistant continue persuading you to take the extra exam. read more

I had 2 root canal done by Dr John and both were done in the most professional manner. He is very good at explaining things that a layman can understand. I really appreciated that. I highly recommend Dr John if you have to do a root canal. read more

First of all I need to say I hate going to the dentist... that being said... you wanna keep your teeth forever I had an infection due to four silver points. I had put in after a root canal back in the 70s. Dr John and his staff made me feel so comfortable. Dr John was not sure if he was going to be able to get them out. He spent several hours. Patiently talking me through what he was doing and he was very excited when he was able to get them all out, he save my tooth... And I appreciate him and his staff very much. read more

Exceptional service all around! My son (10 yr old) has mod/severe autism and requires a great deal of patience and special care. Dr. John and his staff were amazing, as was the dental anesthesiologist, Marco Savittieri (who has provided amazing service to my son twice -- from Dental Anesthesia Associates). Dr. John's team allowed us to come and have a tour so my son would know what to expect at his first appointment. They work very hard to put their patients (and parents!) at ease. At the x-ray appointment, Dr. John went above and beyond by having an x-ray taken himself so my son could watch the process and know exactly what to expect (relieving anxiety and demonstrating what my son would need to do). It helped A TON. I cannot say enough good things about this endodontist and his wonderful team. They were so very kind and respectful toward both my son and me. After care is also phenomenal! I received a very detailed report of what happened during my son's treatment within a few hours of the root canal procedure. I also received a call from the anesthesiologist a couple hours after we got home, checking in to make sure my son was doing ok. I know the endodontics team will be calling to check in, as I overheard follow-up calls being made while I was in the waiting room. Awesome team of caring professionals! read more

Dr. John and his staff are my #1 go to when I know someone needs a root canal. They always try to accommodate the patients needs, anxiety, and work schedule. His front office staff is very helpful when it comes to the dreadful financial and insurance conversation. We get wrapped up in the dental coverage scheme and why doesn't my insurance pay more!? Dr. John genuinely wants to help you get out of pain. After I wrote my review, I went back several years to read other reviews. I find it funny when people are offended at the fact that Dr. John or the staff are being UPFRONT about the cost when they know if something is or isn't covered. I would much rather leave there knowing I will be paying 100% for something if they already know insurance will deny it. Unlike when we go to the hospital, wait and expect a bill for $100,000, or something ridiculous and outrageous. The insurance is not our advocate, they are the ones who are in it for the money. If you find yourself at Dr.Johns office, it's likely that you have swelling, in pain, cracked tooth, cant sleep or going out of town etc. And if you are having any of those symptoms, I would assume they will try to start treatment while you are there. which is why they would be giving you an estimate and asking you to sign and consent for treatment. ‍ read more

Ok - these folks just rock! From professional to kind to encouraging the great people at Pinnacle go above and beyond. Dr. John was extremely generous with his time and knowledge on a busy day even though I am going to need a periodontist for my dental issue. I really can't believe how kind and helpful they were and the 3D imaging of my entire lower jaw was astounding! Go see Autumn, Sarah and all the great staff at PE and please make this your first choice for Endodontics!! read more

Getting a root canal is serious business so you want to go to someone you trust who uses the latest technology and super caring with attention to detail so all goes well and it also lasts a long time. I couldn't recommend Dr John and his staff more. He did a root canal for me and 10 years later dentists at my check ups still say whoever did my root canal did a fantastic job. I needed another one (not sure why since otherwise super healthy & do all recommended; maybe due to brushed too hard with hard toothbrushes growing up they now know that's not good.) I definitely went back to Dr John again and received the same super high quality care I highly recommend. Not sure if this would be true for everyone, but I never felt any pain after any treatments from Dr John even though mine was a tougher case with long curvy roots. I even had a buffet lunch right after my last treatment due to starved ,and it was no problem. read more

Having dental work is never pleasant, but Dr. John and his staff are exceptional at what they do. Responsive, professional, truly cares about their patients. I had an issue on New Year's Eve which fell on a Sunday. Dr. John responded to me within 10 minutes of sending a text. Impressive!! read more

The staff was very welcoming and thorough. I was made aware of every step of the process. I'm not a big fan of root canals, but Dr. John made the process bearable and made sure that I was Ok every step of the way. I went into the office with a lot of pain which was completely gone after my visit. I recommend this office to anyone experiencing tooth pain and in need of a root canal. read more

While no one wants to have root canals this place is where you want to go. Amazing staff and better yet an amazing, doctor who actually listens and care about you. Anyone who is willing to take that amount of time and provide you with his cell phone is someone truly dedicated to his craft and his patients. read more

"Best of the best" dental care in San Diego. Dr. Anthony is perfectionist. I had to make emergency visit to pinnacles endodontics during holidays and I returned pain-free within couple of hrs. The procedure was pain-free and surpassed all my expectations. Me and my family now know where to go for any endodontic issues. Thanks Dr. Anthony and staff. read more

A short note about seeing Dr. John @ Pinnacle Endodonics. I was sent here by my general dentist for a root canal consultation. My dentist and another consulting doctor said I was going to need a root canal. So when I went to my appointment with Dr. John, I was expecting to have a root canal. After imaging, I was told the root canal wasn't my best option and told he would not do a root canal as it would only be a waste in the long term. Dr. John gave me good medical advice that cost him some business, but his thoughtfulness made me a patient for life. I hope not to have to go back to Dr. John, but if I do, I know I'm in good hands. read more

I trust Dr. John. He operates from an ethical compass that is rare. He goes above and beyond for each patient to assure that they receive the kind of care he would give his closest friends and family. He is a deeply service-minded individual, with impressive skill that will make your most uncomfortable experiences manageable. I am so grateful that he has been on my team. I have a complex oral health history Dr. John has come to my rescue on countless occasions. He is a brilliant diagnostician who practices the highest standard of care in every respect. I highly encourage everyone who is in need of a true professional to reach out to Dr. John and his team. read more

I saw Dr. John initially for a second opinion when my general dentist told m I needed a root canal. Dr. John and his office staff made themselves available right away, and it was ultimately determined that I did need a root canal. He ran a bunch of tests first because he wanted to make sure that I really did need the procedure, and that he "didn't want to drill into a healthy tooth". I appreciated his being careful about this, and explaining things thoroughly to me. Dr John and Grace did the procedure over two visits. I was really nervous since this was my first root canal, but they did everything possible to make me comfortable. I didn't feel any pain, and things went fine! They were very thorough and careful, and followed up with me after the treatments too. I also appreciated their giving me advice on finding a new dentist in my area. Bravo! read more

Dr. John performed a root canal on a tooth that should have been extracted due to the tooth's structural integrity not being stable. Two weeks after his procedure, the tooth broke off from the gum line while I was waiting to be refitted for a new crown. When I went to the dentist, you could see the tooth was hollowed out with decay. This should have been diagnosed correctly by removing the old crown rather than drilling through it. An old root canal became infected due to the crown not fitting flush with my gum line, causing a cavity. Dr. John told me that there might be a cavity but blamed the inflammation and pain on a supposed root missed during the first root canal five years ago. Instead of removing the crown to see the tooth's condition, he decided to drill through it and perform a second root canal. Two weeks later, the tooth became infected again, and I had to see him two more times until the inflammation was gone. Two weeks after the final visit, my tooth broke off. 03/28: In response to Dr. John: Your full of sh*t. You know you can't perform an extraction and chose to do the root canal. Show me the x-ray of the missed canal. I'm calling your office for it. Furthermore, the 2 months treatment I received at your office, hurt my grade during finals. read more

I never thought I'd find myself writing a review for an Endodontics office, but here we are. Having a problem tooth during a pandemic, when nearly every business is closed or limited - you can imagine the panic I went through when my chipped molar decided to act up. I was referred to Dr. John by Dr. Bold, and Dr. John was available to take me in the same day. Did I mention we are in the middle of a pandemic? This was awesome news ...for my tooth (me, not so thrilled to be spending my day dentist hopping). The staff at Pinnacle was very professional and were taking every precaution to protect their patients during these sensitive times. The office was spotless, and all staff was respectfully wearing protective masks. The familiar smell of Lysol wipes was evident which meant this place was well sanitized! They made sure that I had only entered the office only after the previous patient had left. After taking 3D x-rays of my problem tooth, Dr. John gave me the low down and even offered to start the procedure that day. I opted to come back on another day, and they made sure to send me home with special instructions on how to not kill/damage my problem tooth over the weekend. When I returned for the procedure two days later, the staff helped me feel secure and I was well taken care of. Dr. John even showed off his cool Cub Scout techniques when offering to help me find a better way to help keep my wireless headphones in my ears. Dr. John and Jessica were a dream team and helped save my problem tooth (crazy anatomy of it, and all)! I almost didn't even realize that I had been there for nearly 3 hours... almost. :P I am very thankful to Dr. John and his staff for saving my tooth and making the whole experience painless and comfortable. P.S. Don't forget to ask Dr. John to tell you a sweet "Grandpa joke" read more

For an appointment, the staff can not even tell what the expense for the endodontical cost, and refuse even to mention the fist visit check up cost, except a downpayment (!)--and then as charged according to the exam time! This irresponsibility concords with the one star reviews of those who posted After the work, read more

Dr John was an absolute lifesaver for me. I was experiencing infections in 4 previous route canals that were performed in 2018. I was in the most intense and excruciating pain I have ever experienced. Now granted this was over a weekend, but I contact my original endodontist who performed the procedure and never received a callback. I was so desperate, I contacted 3 other endodontist's in the area. Same result. I was so desperate that I contacted Dr. John on a Sunday morning and left a message on his personal mobile. It's very important for me to mention this...I was not a patient of his, nor did I have any history with him. He contacted me within 5 minutes, understood and acknowledged the amount of pain I was in, and agreed to see me on short notice on his day off. He is the kindest and most meticulous professional I have ever worked with. He spent 7 hours on a Sunday to make sure my pain was alleviated and my comfort restored. We completed the remainder of the work the following Thursday, I am still blown away by his willingness and kindness to help. I could not endorse Dr. John with any higher regard.......Dr. John, I am forever grateful for your help and kindness read more

I had the displeasure of having a bad tooth ache but the pleasure of being referred to Doctor John and his awesome team during the Coronavirus pandemic! They are the best in my experience and really go above and beyond to make sure you understand what's going on and are as comfortable as possible! Dr John and team saves teeth by using high technology skills and equipment! I will be referring my friends and family for sure. Thanks again for helping me out. read more

No one wants a root canal, but if you find yourself in the position of needing one (like I just did), you couldn't be in better hands. Dr. John and his team were outstanding. You can tell how much he cares about his patients and he isn't just there to get the work done and move on to the next patient. His anesthesia was extraordinary. I barely even felt the injections. I got the sense he was an absolute perfectionist with the work he was doing and that he was paying attention to every detail. I feel so good about the work I just had done--and best of all, I'm no longer in any pain. Dr. John was patient, kind, gentle, and thorough. I'd send my family back to him with absolute confidence. I'm adding a photo to show that my fitness tracker autodetected my root canal as a nap because I was so relaxed and actually did feel like nodding off a few times. read more

Pinnacle Endodontics - Dr. John made me feel so relaxed during my root canal that my whoop fitness tracker autodetected it as an almost 2 hour nap! - Endodontists Near Me - San Diego, California

I would rather get a root canal then come to this office but oh wait I need a root canal so here I am! Whaaaaa!!!! I was referred here by my regular dentist when he couldn't figure out what was causing my tooth pain. I went here blind without reading any reviews so I am so grateful that things turned out so well. I had originally had an appointment here on a Thursday but contacted the office on Monday telling them that my face was starting to swell. They immediately called me back and told me they can see me right away because they were worried. I was not expecting that but was relieved as the pain was getting worse. I quickly cleared my schedule and headed into the office. The staff could not be more welcoming and his assistant I wish I remembered her name was a student and she was so nice and helped me calm my nerves. Dr John upon our first meeting was really witty and kind even though I did want to punch him in the face while he was shooting up my mouth with numbing meds. Fckkkkk that part was so painful I wish he could have just knocked me out. I did ask though and it wasn't an option lol! The procedure itself was definitely not a walk in the park. It was about the length of a movie. He used these binocular things to look inside my mouth instead of his naked eyes which was kind of cool. He kept apologizing when I was in pain and did his very best to make me comfortable. I spent a good 4 hours there but the good news is as soon as he was done the pain in my tooth completely subsided. I took some Tylenol for swelling the next few days but never needed anything stronger. He called and texted me to check up on me which was very appreciated. He was always available and responsive when I had a question after. His bedside manners alone warrant 5 stars. A few weeks after I received a nice check in the mail from his office. I guess there was a balance left after my insurance paid. I have never in my life received a refund check of any kind from a dental office!! It makes me believe he is honest as he could have easily pocketed the money. Thank you so much for taking such good care of me and squeezing me in before my appointment date. Hopefully I'll never have to see you again under these circumstances ;) read more

Dr. John and his staff were professional, friendly, knowledgeable and made me feel at ease. I had my first root canal here and Dr.John is absolutely a master at his craft. He explained everything in layman's terms, and made the process as painless as can be. Although I hope I never need a trot canal again, if I do the ONLY place I will go is to Dr. John at Pinnacle Endodontics. 5 stars!!!!! One additional note, the office is spotless and totally has state of the art dental equipment . read more

Friendly, professional and informative. I personally recommend this office for endodontic procedures.

Dr. John and his staffs are so amazing! I can't thank enough for your professionalism and great care in treating my son traumatized tooth. Dr.John and his team are great with kids. My son gets to watch a movie while his tooth worked on. They took time to explain, listen and answer all my questions. Dr.John went out of his way to help me in my stress mode on our very 1st visit. After seeing Dr.John, I stopped searching for the best Endodontist for my son. I have to say Dr. John is the best Endodontist we have seen. I love how super clean and relaxing environment his office is. We have always felt welcome at his office by him and his staffs. I can't say enough good things about this office. We will continue to go here and would highly recommend Dr. John to everyone. This is from Aidan-- Thank you Dr. John!!!! read more

I must begin by saying that Dr. John and his staff are truly compassionate and genuine professionals who take their time to learn about each patients personal situation. I have seen multiple dentists, root canal specialists and even a neurologist for extreme sensitivity in my back molars (coming up on two years dealing with this pain when eating anything relatively hot or cold). Not a single person has been able to help me and some have even considered performing root canals on my perfectly healthy and living teeth. From the second I walked in, Autumn made me feel so comfortable and assured me that Dr. John will do everything to help me. Within 10 minutes of Dr. John examining my teeth, he was able to identify and tell me that I have dentinal hypersensitivity and how to help reverse it. I couldn't believe what I was hearing but all I know is that I am forever grateful for Dr. John and his incredible staff. Dr. John CAN and WILL help with sensitivity and I recommend him to all! read more

Dr. John and his office staff (Autumn, Jessica, Grace, all of you) are top notch when it comes to patient care, integrity, and excellent dental work. My previous dentist did a faulty job on two root canals leaving me with lasting damage. Dr. John had the tools and resources to do precise and detailed work on my teeth and has worked with me on retreating them. He connected with and understood my needs and did his best. I still have work to do to resolve the damage, and will continue to go back for more dental work, would recommend 100%. read more

If you have to have a root canal have it with Dr. John. Hearing the news of an emergency root canal is never fun and felt scary. Dr. John and his team went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable and calm and most importantly healthy and out of pain as quickly as possible. I would recommend their team and office to anyone of my friends and family and am so grateful I landed in their office. Thank you again to his dental assistant, Autumn at the front desk who sat with me after hours as the team prepped and did fantastic follow up. Should also mention that Dr. John's work was precise and perfect! Thank you for a job very well done and most of all caring for your patients. read more