Austin Center For Endodontics

if your coworker asked you «what’d you do for lunch today?» you might say «i grabbed some tacos at torchy’s». others might say «i checked out the shoe sale at DSW». i would say «i had a root canal». and i’d say it with a big (if lopsided) smile on my face.
yes, i had a root canal — in at noon and out by 1. yes, i had a root canal — no discomfort (much less pain) before, during, or after. yes, i had a root canal and I DIDN’T MIND IT ONE BIT. yes, yes, yes.
Dr. Amin is the man. he is the one making allllll of the other doctors out there who do root canals look bad. he is kind; he is skilled; he is mellow; he explains everything gently and thoroughly; he answers all of your questions without making you feel rushed. i would have to say that my root canal was a thoroughly enjoyable experience (for what it was). yeah i used «root canal» and «enjoyable» in the same sentence just then.
staff was professional, friendly, and attentive. office is modern and high tech. anesthetics are doled out in the manner and quantity needed by the patient. and you get to listen to your fave pandora station, or watch netflix on the in-​ceiling monitor while he is in there doing his magic.
of course the standard, almost required, parting valediction when leaving a root canal is along the lines of «thanks — but i hope i never have to see you again» (although all garbled and drooly) — and i probably uttered those very words. but i kind of secretly hope i need another root canal some day!
highly recommended. thanks dr. amin and staff!

I have had the unfortunate experience of having to visit numerous dental offices over my lifetime and thus have experienced the highs and lows. Dr. Amin’s and his staff provided an amazing and enjoyable (relative) experience. The staff was extremely pleasant and helpful and Dr. Amin was quick and informative with my root canal. I would highly recommend him to anybody that needed Endo services.

I agree that Dr. Amin may be great but I would think there are plenty of other great specialists in Austin with a better staff.
The office manager at the reception kills the entire experience! I asked her when I will be able to get the accounting/​calculations for refund of the overpaid medical bills and her answer was basically: «I don’t have time for this. You’ll get your refund when they are due.» I asked the contact number for the person in charge of finance/​accounting and they refused to give me one. Then she made a deep and loud sigh and barged out of the office.
My insurance company contacted them and response was that their policy is to pay refunds 30 days after they get paid by the insurance company. It has been more than two months now since the insurance company paid out the funds and I still have not received any refund. I doubt it that this is how things would have been handled if it was the patient that owed any remaining balance to the dentist; they would have been sending endless letters for the
amount due.

Not so great office staff. The dentists didn’t do a bad job though.

Who ever heard of an enjoyable root canal experience? Indeed, it was… never in my life have I raved to countless people (strangers and family alike) right after the procedure of what an absolutely amazing root canal I had… I honestly doubted the use of even posting a review, (knowing Dr. Amin’s office would have a plethora of 5-​star ratings)…but I finally figured… even if I’m the millionth, so be it… Hard work, dedication and kindness deserve it.
Every aspect, from the actual medical procedure (whereby I was completely put at ease, experienced NO pain – contrary to my last root canal, enjoyed pandora via headphones they provided) to the friendliness of staff, overall efficiency (appointment, wait time, even the procedure was only 45 minutes) and… as if they’re really trying to melt my heart… sustainability efforts… no cutting down trees, as seems to be the goal of every new medical specialist office we find ourselves in (in the U.S.)…no paperwork, Dr. Amin brings the computer to you, if you don’t happen to have filled it out online in advance.
There are comments about the price being higher than average. This was an emergency appointment… the night before I was in so much pain I was about to pull my own tooth out… Most patients who come to the clinic have emergency root canals like myself, and, like myself, are «fit in same day». I in no way felt rushed/​like I was being «fit in»… Putting the financial reality aside (at the end of the day, we are living within the American medical system, which is more expensive than others), if it is slightly more expensive than expensive anyway, in my mind that’s nothing when you get a team of medical professionals in whom you feel 100% instant trust and confidence. Cannot recommend more highly. :)

Big turnaround: Scheduling issues were a real pain, so to speak, but Dr. Amin did a good job on my tooth. Moreover, upon follow up, he made it right and ensured I had help with the pain.

Wow. I can’t say enough. I am a root canal warrior. Years of chewing ice and grinding teeth has see me through 6 root canals. I can honestly say none have been horrors. The worst part is the shot. I live in California but travel to Austin for work. Today I had my 7^th root canal. I left California on Monday with a feeling that my recently refurbished filling on a back molar was going to result in a root canal.
As my week progressed (it’s Wednesday), I realized I had to find an Endodontist here in Austin. I looked up Unilocal and found Dr. Amin. I read every review because I have a superb Endodontist in Newport Beach where I feel no pain. I was thinking is holding out until Friday. I couldn’t wait. I called today. They got me in at 3:30. Paperwork was sent via email and took minutes to fill out. I arrived only to sign. Again no waiting except for 2 mins and I was called in. After confirming the worst, I was number and within the hour done!
Super easy, no pain. Even the shot was easy. Do NOT hesitate. I have been to 3 Endodontists in my life and Dr Amin is tied with my local Newport Beach Dr.

Dr Amin and his staff were amazing! I had some questions about medications I was taking pre-​procedure, and Dr Amin called me personally to answer. I felt like he cared about my situation and truly wanted to make sure I was comfortable with everything ahead of time. My root canal was quick and easy. How many people do you know that would say that about a root canal??! I’m so thankful for the entire office’s kindness, professionalism, and such high quality work. I can’t say enough about how great experience was!

In and out. He was very careful and professional. Mindful of my dental fear and made sure to tell me everything that was going on, checking in on my comfort levels frequently. If I ever need another root canal (knock on wood) I will certainly be calling Dr Amin. I don’t know how he did it so quickly.

I had a root canal done by Dr. Amin last October while visiting friends in Austin. I was 100% pleased with my experience and I knew that it was much better than I had anticipated, but I had nothing to compare it to until yesterday. A different tooth needed a root canal, so I went to an endodontist who is much closer to me and learned that going back to Dr. Amin would have been well worth the four hour drive. I intended to write a review for his office immediately following my visit, but yesterday’s unfortunate experience highlighted the sharp contrast between offices and I feel newly motivated to recommend Austin Center for Endodontics.
I felt at ease from the moment I walked into Dr. Amin’s office. His office and staff are warm, friendly, and calm. Check-​in was quick and easy since his office emails the registration link ahead of time. I was led back to my chair where I selected a Netflix show to pass the time (a great distraction!) Dr. Amin greeted me and was so friendly and informative. He confirmed the problem with my tooth and got started. The numbing injections (normally the worst part of any dental treatment for me) weren’t bad at all. I really have to give props here to his assistant as she was incredibly soothing and really softened the whole experience for me. I can’t remember what her name is, but she was incredible. The rest of the treatment is a blur to me, as I was heavily distracted by Netflix. I didn’t even finish the TV show episode I was watching before Dr. Amin was completely done!
Checking out of the office was a breeze, and I left feeling more like I’d just had a relaxing break away from my kids than a root canal. I was grateful then, but I’m even more appreciative now that I’ve learned my lesson: when you find an endodontist who makes a root canal seem more like a vacation than a chore, you should stick with him.

I just underwent a root canal by Dr. Amin. He is awesome! There was absolutely no pain. Dr. Amin explained the procedure and answered all questions I had. His soothing demeanor made the experience a very pleasant one. Even got to listen to Pandora during the root canal. He has a very professional and friendly staff, both the front office as well as his assistant Mikaela. Erika is very friendly and acommodating. She e-​mailed the registration link so when I arrived all I had to do was get my picture taken and e-​signature. Great experience!

If you are needing a root canal or any sort of oral surgery, this is the place to go! Like most people, I hate having any dental work done. I got my first root canal done here and it was honestly more enjoyable than getting my regular teeth cleaning done at the dentist. The front desk is so helpful and nice! And Dr. Amin made me feel very comfortable. You are even able to watch Netflix during your procedure, they have a tv on the ceiling! I didn’t feel a thing during the procedure, and it was over so quickly that I didn’t even finish my Netflix episode! I highly highly recommend this place!

After skipping my last few 6 month dental checkups (lesson learned: never again) I discovered that a deep cavity required me to have a root canal in one of my molars. I’ve only had a few simple fillings in my life and was VERY nervous to have any serious work done.
I had the root canal this past Monday, and was in and out of the office in under 45 minutes. The root canal was completely painless and you even have the option to listen to Pandora while all of the drilling is happening.
Everyone in the office was so sweet and accommodating. I would definitely recommend Dr. Amin & team to anyone needing treatment!

I was recommended to Dr. Amin by my dentist when I found out I need a root canal. I was pretty nervous, but it was definitely one of the easiest, quickest, and best procedures I’ve ever had done! I arrived at the office for my 3:30 appointment, and was out of there by 4:30! The root canal was absolutely painless (worst part was my drool everywhere!). They give you the option to watch Netflix or listen to Pandora while you’re getting stuff done, so I was enjoying a movie while getting my teeth fixed! Not only was Dr. Amin great, but all the other staff I interacted with (receptionist, dental assistant) were amazing as well!

There were a few doctors in my network, but thanks to you fellow Unilocalers, I found Dr. Amin.
Front office (Erika) is very friendly and patient with me switching appointments that worked for me. She answered all of my questions regarding fees, coverages, and even accommodated my 6-​year old daughter who had to tag along on day of appointment. Easy paperless forms to complete so you just show up on the day of treatment. Very nice office with complimentary coffee and water.
Dr Amin and Makayla (sp?) were very pleasant and put me at ease, explaining everything every step of the way. You can watch a movie or listen to music to distract you during the procedure. Definitely not what I expected out of a root canal. Most importantly, I did not feel any pain! It’s the day after and no discomfort that ibuprofen can’t fix.
TIP: Although google maps will tell you otherwise, there is no entrance to the Bank of America building off of Research. You have to enter through Northland Drive.

Dr Amin is amazing! I did oral surgery and a root canal treatment with him and his is a pro! Great person and great staff! Erica is great and vey helpful! My treatment was painless and successful !
Recommend with full confidence !

Dr. Amin is the best!!! I had two root canals done in one sitting. I didn’t feel a thing. The staff is so friendly & sweet. He does so much to ease your anxiety and also keep you as comfortable as possible. The atmosphere is great from having scented nitrous masks to playing your favorite music to drown out the awful sounds of dental tools. I never thought getting dental work could be this easy going and painless. Thank you Dr. Amin for getting me back in tip top condition!!! ;)

I ended up at Dr. Amin’s office purely by accident — I needed emergency root canal treatment and he had availability that day. It turned out to be a vert fortuitous accident!
His staff is exceptionally friendly and professional, and Dr. Amin himself is as nice as can be. He was efficient, thorough and did a fantastic job. I was especially pleased that he called the next day to check on me. There’s not really much more that needs to be said — I recommend him very highly.
He has a great location in the Bank of America building at 2222 and Mopac, with plenty of parking and easy access from anywhere in central Austin.

My dentist referred me to Dr. Amin without hesitation after he decided that a root canal was necessary. He’s easily accessible off of MoPac, and there’s ample parking in a surface lot. The office is very well kept and, for lack of a better term, modern. Rather than filling out paperwork, you’re directed to a monitor and keyboard that are hanging on a wall where information can be entered, though the option of traditional paperwork is always available. Bottled water, tea, and coffee are provided in the waiting room, and Pixie was as accommodating as Dr. Amin was personable. This is important, as most practitioners with similar credentials and acclaim tend to be, I’ve found, on a different level and somewhat intense. Dr. Amin was genuinely positive and quietly confident. This can go a long way if a patient is unsure or worried. The practice is small in size (3 employees), which is exactly what you want in a specialist.
The procedure itself was extremely fast and painless. As others have stated, a screen is mounted on the ceiling and you’ve got the options of Netflix, etc. The medical technology was top of the line, including incredibly fast imaging pre– and post-​procedure.
The most important thing I want to stress is the lack of pain, both during and after the root canal. Your jaw will end up being the most sore area, and this is simply from holding your mouth open for nearly an hour. A day later and I feel absolutely nothing unless I’m eating, in which case I feel slight soreness that’s by no means uncomfortable. Dr. Amin provides pain medication if necessary, but I haven’t had to take anything past the 800mg of Ibuprofen I was given.
The phone call I received later that evening was the icing on the cake. I wasn’t able to answer but Dr. Amin left a short message checking up on me. As someone who’s had to put on a fake face when dealing with customers, it’s always refreshing to sense that someone actually gives a crap. A followup call is usually indicative of a person that takes great pride in their work. Ever had a shoddy mechanic call you the next day to see how your car is running?
The price reflects the service, and the lack of discomfort is absolutely worth it.

If you have any fears of the dentist, this is the place to go! Dr. Amin is a Harvard grad, extremely brilliant, humble, approachable, and always willing to answer all your questions and offer all the reassurance you need before you have a procedure done so there is no guessing involved.
I had an old root canal from 10 years ago that I never had crowns placed on until recently. I went to my dentist’s office in Houston and he placed the crowns… a week later I noticed swelling and tenderness in my gums and had xrays done… they were reinfected! I was referred to Dr. Amin by a family member that spoke very highly of him, the only problem was that I had to drive to Austin to get it done. He offered to look at my X-​rays, explained everything I was looking at, and told me what I needed done. He got me in rather quickly from there. Because my treatment plan included replacing the root canals and surgery the next day I didn’t want to go to just anyone. It was definitely worth the trip.
He did explain to me that there was a chance that I would need the crowns replaced in case they were damaged in the process before anything was done. He even made sure with me that my dentist was willing to replace the damaged crowns if anything was to happen to them, which was very considerate of him. BUT… he was able to save the crowns! He explained EVERYTHING he was doing before he did it and what I was going to feel. He frequently checked on me to make sure I wasn’t in any pain and checks on you later in the day too… I’ve never had a dentist do that before.
Pixie and Erica were great too. One of them even rubbed my arm when I was getting the anesthetic injected. I’m a nurse and didn’t think I was the type of person that would be comforted by that type of thing… but it was so nice. =) They even have a TV on the CEILING and headphones so you can watch Netflix or listen to music.
All of the equipment is modern, tiny X-​Ray machine, consent forms are on the computer, and you fill out your health history through a link they send you through your email so you don’t have to fill out paperwork by hand. It doesn’t get easier than that!
Dr. Amin and his team left me in such good shape that I was able to drive back to Houston straight from the office after having the surgery. I have absolutely no regrets making that trip to Austin, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat if anything else popped up. Dr. Amin is mindful of your time, money, fears, and genuinely loves what he does. I wish he was in Houston!