Best Endodontist in all of Ca. No joke.. Always kind and professional. Very informative as to what is causing the pain in that particular tooth in terms you can understand. I hope he never retires LOL!! read more

Dr. Shinkwin and his staff are top notch. He reviewed all other options before resorting to a root canal. He explained everything slowly and completely each step of the way, and my tooth is back to 100%! I highly recommend this office! read more

After a few days of not being able to eat/drink/brush teeth & honestly even breathe comfortably due to a horrible toothache, I got a referral from my dentist to Dr Shinkwin's office. This was my first experience at this office & I never thought I would be leaving a Yelp review afterwards, but I'd be doing you (the customer) a disservice to not recommend this endodontist office. Everything about this Endodontist office was incredible. I called first thing in the morning to make an emergency appointment and the receptionist was amazing. She was incredibly kind & was able to make me an appointment the very next day. At my appointment I met Dr. Shinkwin's Assistant, Karla, who was also incredibly kind & lessened all my anxiety regarding my toothache & potential need for root canal. Last but not least, Dr. Shinkwin himself is excellent! He explained every detail regarding the procedure, before and during the root canal! He used humor throughout the appointment & I was literally laughing while getting my tooth drilled into, which may I say, I never thought would ever happen to me. I'm now a few days post root canal & I'm so happy that all of my pain is GONE & I can finally eat food, drink water, & just live & breathe comfortably. Thank you Dr. Shinkwin & the whole endodontist office team for being so amazing. I appreciate you all! You're truly the best! read more

Wonderful care so gentle no pain whatsoever 100% recommend , educated me in prevention for the future

Making an appointment: Melissa was very helpful in getting me in when I needed. The office: Very clean. The visit: I appreciated how Dr. Shinkwin took the time to explain what was going on with my tooth. Overall: I can't say enough about this dentist or his office staff. They were all amazing. read more

I can't say enough about Dr. Shinkwin! I have had several root canals done in the past and all have been pretty horrible experiences. However, from the get-go, I could feel Dr. Shinkwin's calmness and kindness. Everything was so gentle and he was always asking if I was comfortable. He also explained all that he was doing so I knew what to expect. So, if you must have a root canal done, Dr. Shinkwin is the best way to go. All other staff were amazing also. read more

I was referred here from my dentist. I am 37 years old and have never had a root canal before so this was my first experience. Have nothing to compare it to. But when I found they were out of my network for insurance, I started looking within. I later found out, most are out of network but for me, it is't about the cost, it's about the quality. I was referred here and many people know of his work that I am in contact with daily. Based on his reputation from those I spoke to, I booked the appointment and went in to see him. I must say, what an amazing experience. For my first root canal, I don't understand the hype of people being so nervous about it. It was like getting a regular filling. I get it, case by case, but half of my tooth broke off over a week ago and to me, I felt it was pretty serious. Dr. Shinkwin and Kimberly were amazing! Step by step instruction of what he is doing, very professional and has a great personality. Pretty comical actually. If your dentist refers you here, have no fear. I don't yelp much, but i like to give praise where praise is due. Life long patient from here out! Thank you for the experience! Cheers! read more

Dr. Shinkwin and his staff are AMAZING! With the challenges COVID-19 presents, this practice was 100% on point. I appreciated Melissa's assistance in getting me an appt as quickly as possible. Phone tag constantly but she never gave up! I really appreciated Dr Shinkwin explaining everything he was doing and why - put me completely at ease. This was the best experience of having a root canal that I've ever had. Highly recommend! read more

I had a root canal done about a year ago that has continued to be cranky. I was referred to Dr. Shinkwin. He re-treated my tooth this morning. He was very genuine and kind, explaining every step as he went. He did find what was probably the culprit. The entire procedure was painless and I understood everything he was doing and why. I have a terrible phobia of dentists and I can't say enough good things about how I was treated. From the wonderful friendly ladies up front to Chloe helping in back.... excellent service. Highly recommend! read more

Dr. Shinkwin is the best root canal specialist I have had encountered. He is highly skilled, very gentle and very nice. His office is very clean, and his staff are very nice. I highly recommend Dr. Schinkwin . I am 79 years old , and have had quite a few done. He is the best. David C. Yang, M. D. read more

I was referred to a different endodondist who couldn't schedule me for two weeks. Like the previous reviewer stated I was in agony and I needed to get this taken care of. Dr. S.'s office staff here is amazing, and they questioned me very carefully about the pain. They suggested I call my dentist and have an antibiotic prescription called just in case it flared up. Unfortunately it did flare up in the evening, but I had the antibiotics on hand - thank goodness the staff had given me a heads up about that. Dr. S. is really good at explaining the procedure, and although I was freaking out he was able to describe what was going to happen very well. Once he started working he was very meticulous and I knew I didn't have to worry about the root canal being done properly. I walked out of the office with no pain ready to get on with my day. Thank you everyone at Dr. Shinkwin's office! read more

I was referred to Dr. Shinkwin a couple of years ago to keep an eye on a very old root canal that I had on one of my lower front teeth. Well, this last weekend that tooth exploded into pain! I wasn't aware that a tooth with a root canal could need to be, in effect, redone. The pain was debilitating. I managed only a little food and sleep over the weekend it "blew up" and when I could get an appointment for the "redo" on Wednesday. Dr. Shinkwin checked the tooth out to see if a redo was worth a try, or if the tooth should just be pulled. He also helped me understand how to take the meds my dentist had given me so I could get the most relief during the time I had to wait. Today he did part one of the redo, and he was amazing. He made sure to numb the area slowly and carefully so that it caused me the least amount of pain possible. He was gentle and explained every step so I understood what was going on. And he was able to remove the old silver post from the tooth as easily as it could have been done and all in one piece! I highly recommend Dr. Shinkwin! I cannot thank him enough! read more

My root canal was the best one I had ever had, thanks to Dr. Shinkwin DDS and his staff. I have major anxiety about going to the dentist. Once I got into the chair I realized that my anxiety was lessening due to his assistant. She made me feel so at ease. It was my first time meeting Shinkwin and I am so thankful that it was a no pain root canal. The whole experience was awesome. If I ever need another root canal I will be back. read more

Dr. shinkwin is an incredibly kind Endodontist . His staff is incredible! So welcoming and very comfortable in his office. I would recommend everyone I know to go to him. Was so at ease during procedure. Thank you to Dr. Shinkwin and staff. read more

I have a phobia of dentists because I have been traumatized by some in the past so I was dreading getting a root canal in a tooth that had been causing severe pain for over a year. I was expecting to leave Dr.Shinkwins office in tears or to have a panic attack but it was the exact opposite . I was pleasantly surprised at how nice all of the staff is and made sure I didn't feel any pain during the procedure. They are very thorough and never rushed anything along the way. This guy is like the Bob Ross of root canals and I can't say how happy I am that I was referred there . read more

I was referred to Dr. Shinkwin by my new dentist after receiving the unfortunate news that my cavity was so severe, no mere filling would do; it was root canal time. I was seriously nervous -- this was my first (and hopefully last!) root canal, and since the phrase 'root canal' has become a byword for TOTAL FREAKING AGONY, this was *not* an appointment I was looking forward to. What a pleasant surprise, then, to have an experience that was about as ideal as one can have with a dentist. I was welcomed in by the doctor's very adept and friendly assistant, who questioned me about my issues and began a pre-exam to determine whether a root canal was actually necessary, including x-rays. Then Dr. Shinkwin joined in on the exam and questioned me himself. I felt that he really listened to my account of my issues and paid attention my concerns. I was really impressed by the way he explained every step he was taking as he went along and what each new instrument he was putting in my mouth was for, all the while keeping up a steady running patter that was reassuring and helped to distract me. He is METICULOUS both in the way he performs the procedure and about managing a patient's pain -- far from being in total freaking agony as I'd feared, it was all was very nearly painless. The pain management began even before I got my numbing shots, with an anesthetic gel in the relevant areas, so that I didn't even feel the shots when they were administered. Throughout the procedure, he asked me every few minutes if i was in any discomfort, and if so, here came another shot or more anesthetic liquid. He even has the ability to understand the incoherent grunts you make when you try to talk with your mouth full of dental equipment.;) When it was time for the buildup, he was very careful to make sure my bite was as it should be and took his time to get it done perfectly. This is a doctor who approaches his work with extreme care. (As an aside -- while waiting for my anesthesia to kick in, I overheard a conversation he had with a patient in the next room, where instead of trying to push further procedures on her, he supported her decision to take a wait and see approach to a problem she was having. Since there are plenty of dentists who act more like salespeople on commission than medical professionals, I felt this spoke volumes about how he operates.) His staff is also extremely efficient, and his assistant was just as skillful and reassuring as he was. I had expected to leave the office miserable, and was surprised to find myself actually feeling pretty upbeat. It might sound weird to say my root canal was awesome, but it was. If you have a choice between Dr. Shinkwin and someone else -- pick Dr. Shinkwin! read more

Thank you Dr. Shinkwin and staff. I was referred to Dr. Shinkwin by my dentist to have a root canal procedure. I was nervous and having anxiety before my scheduled root canal. The staff was extremely efficient, professional and reassuring. Dr. Shinkwin is as good as gold. I have had other root canals by other dentists and never such a pleasant experience. I can say, without a doubt, that if you must have a root canal, go see Dr. Shinkwin. He was very patient, kind, explained every step thoroughly and in a way that made all my apprehensions and nervousness go away. I experienced no pain whatsoever, during or after the procedure. Thank you! read more

Well, I was referred to this dentist as I had severe tooth pain after a filling done. After a referral I called this office and they arranged for me to be seen today Friday even if it meant they had to stay later as I would not be able to handle this pain over the weekend. He completed all his work with care, caution and a gentle hand alongside his efficient helper. So impressed with his care and his staff. I am at home now already feeling better only after a few hours. OMG, thanks again Dr.Shinkwin for helping me today!! Thank You!! read more

I have never had a root canal before so I can't compare. Dr. Shinkwin was very calm and somehow makes a person very relaxed. His examination was very thorough and I never felt that he was pushing the procedure. He discussed the options and took time to explain everything. I really felt that I was in control and Dr. Shinkwin was there only to do what I wanted him to do. I decided on the root canal and was amazed and pleased that everything was done to make me comfortable. At one point I said I could feel some slight pain. Immediately he stopped, removed all the "gear" and adminsitered additional pain killer. Before I knew it, I was done. Discomfort or pain was LESS than getting a cavity filled, I really feel I could say it was painless. I was also very pleased with the staff at the office. If I need another root canal, I am going back to Dr. Skinkwin. GREAT EXPERIENCE ! ! ! read more

The pain from my tooth was the worse pain I ever experience in my life. I am almost 60 years old and I had one root canal in my past history and it was very painful after the surgery. I was not looking forward to have the surgery with Dr Shinkwin because of the pain I went through the last time I had a root canal from a different endodondist . My dentist referred me to Dr Shinkwin . Wow, what a dentist office. The staff and Dr Shinkwin were amazing.They felt my pain.Dr Shinkwin made me very comfortable and talked to me as he was doing every part of the procedure. He made sure that I was not experiencing any pain and let me know beforehand what he was doing and why he was doing it . I did not feel any pain during the surgery or after. GREAT SURGEON AND EXPLAINER ! read more

Dr.Shinkwin and is staff are definitely as good as it gets when it comes to dental work! I visited Dr. Shinkwin and his staff this past week for a root canal. I have had a root canal before and a couple of fillings done with previous dentists. I hate going to the dentist so finding the right dentist has always been hard for me. Well, after having a horrible experience with my last root canal done by another dentist, I was dreading having another root canal, to the point where I was about to say screw it, I'm going to live with this root canal. However, I was referred to Dr.Shinkwin by another dentist who bragged about how great of a specialist Dr.Shinkwin was, and well..all the bragging was true! Dr.Shinkwin was very cautious and handled the procedure with so much care, the root canal was super easy to get done! I seriously didn't feel any discomfort or pain during and after the procedure. His assistants were very sweet and caring as well! The procedure felt better then getting a simple filling from the previous dentists i've been too. I am still shocked! I appreciated all the information and details Dr.Shinkwin was able to provide before every step of the root canal process. I also appreciated the fact that he completed X-rays, a pre-exam, and other tests to make sure I actually needed the root canal, instead of taking my primary dentists word, which is important with all the dentistry fraud we hear about! I highly recommend Dr.Shinkwin and his staff for any dental procedure that needs to be completed. You won't regret it! :D read more