Austin Endodontics

I’ve had 2 root canals by Dr Galvan and had to have both extracted and replaced with implants at huge expense.
The first one after two months I woke up with the tooth completely broken off and laying in the front of my mouth. The roots had to be extracted by an oral surgeon then an implant.
The second one I went in May 2015. I asked him to make double sure that the tooth wasn’t cracked, he didn’t do extra checking just assured me that it wasn’t. I spent the whole summer sick with chills, sore throat, too many things to list. I went to numerous specialists had all sorts of test, took all sorts of medicine. I finally realized my problems started a couple of weeks after the last root canal. My endodontist extracted the tooth and I started getting better.
My husband was referred to Dr Galvan by our dentist last week, he said No Way.

I’m somewhat convinced that Dr. Galvan, hands down, may be the best endodontist to ever have been produced by his profession. His warm and gentle manner, his consummate professionalism, and his technical ease rank among the highest of any medical professional I’ve encountered.

I was contacted by a manager at Austin Endodontist and also by the front desk clerk who had been rude. They both apologized and gave me updated information on my treatment. I appreciate them contacting me and taking responsibility for how I had been previously treated. The dentists are fabulous and I’m willing to give the front desk a second chance.

Dr. Galian is the best. My dentist referred my 11 year old daughter to another endodontist who said she needed a root canal. I sought a second opinion. Dr. Galian said that since the tooth was not infected and she was young, it might be possible to get by with a filling and probably a cap when she gets older. The tooth in question was a problem tooth that had been filled twice before. I believe it was a tooth that didn’t form properly. My daughter was very anxious but Dr. Galian and the staff were very good and patient with her. I can’t recommend them highly enough.

Root canals are terrible but luckily the staff here creates an environment that eased the anxiety of the procedure. They were able to get me in the day my filling cracked which was a huge relief.

God bless endodontists! Pretty sure they have prevented many a suicide. This morning I wanted to die. Now I have a painless jaw where earlier there was a volcano waiting to erupt. Dr. Galvan was able to see me just hours after I called. I didn’t have to wait. The office staff was fast and efficient. Dr. Galvan and his assistant were very gentle and kind and they obviously cared about my pain. They were very thorough in evaluating my symptoms and made sure I really needed the root canal and that they were not doing anything unnecessary. I had called my insurance in advance so I already knew what my portion would be. But I was pleasantly surprised when the admin came back and reviewed all of this again with me. She had taken the time to make sure I didn’t get hit with any surprises, instead of just filing and waiting. This was no small feat since BCBS kept her on hold for a long time. Thank you all for your excellent service! I am very grateful to all of you!

First of all, no one wants to get a root canal. But I was mostly surprised because it cost over $ 1300 for one tooth and I was told insurance would cover it and then it did not.
Finally, I’m not even convinced I needed a root canal. The pain continued after the procedure so it’s possible my dentist told them the wrong tooth.
That really hurts!

I had to get a 2^nd opinion about a tooth that was dying. My regular dentist did not tell me after a root canal a week ago that the tooth was most likely not salvageable. He said come back in 6 weeks, we’ll x ray it. I assumed all was well. When I continued to be in more pain than before the root canal; the office (the dentist relayed to his desk girl) said… that sounds about right. When I called a 2^nd time a week later they said oh some root canals can hurt for up to 6 weeks. By now I know something isn’t right. I found Dr. Daughty online and went in for a recheck. Even the knowledgeable assistant was floored by all the things wrong w the tooth. The post from root canal did not reach the root probably bec it was PERFORATED, THERE WAS AN UNTOUCHED CANAL THAT WAS A CONDUIT FOR INFECTION, AND THERE WAS A HUGE ABCESS. At first Dr. D thought that with some work; the tooth might be saved. He numbed me up and got to work immediately. After less than 20 minutes he stopped working and said nothing could be done to save it. All my insurance had been used up with the last dentists’ root canal. I had been quoted 1600.00 and was ready to go into my savings to deal with this tooth. Dr. D didn’t charge me for anything!!! He knew I was paying out if pocket. I was so relieved to have a proper diagnosis and no charge??? Wow Dr. D!!! Thank u thank u thank u!!!

January, 2016 Just wanted to update this review. I have been back quite a few times. I have been unfortunately cursed bad teeth. Anyway, I have seen Dr. Galvan quite a few times over the past couple of years and he is still the best! The staff is so great too. Also, I feel like their prices are fair as well!
I had my first root canal done by Dr. Doughty, I loved him so much that I had to come back to Austin Endodontics. Dr. Doughty was not available so I had my root canal done (a different tooth!) by Dr. Galvan. I can not say enough nice things about this place! They make a not-​so-​great experience quite all right! I highly recommend both Dr. Galvan and Dr. Doughty. The staff is great too, very accommodating!

I had to come here because they took my insurance. Dr. Doughty was the doc. He was nice, patient, and focused. My root canal didn’t hurt like I thought it would! I’m very happy.

Had a root canal done here a while back and was lucky to have Dr. Galian and his assistant. They were both super nice, talked me through everything, & didn’t make me feel like the stupid baby I am, when it comes to dental work. It was mostly painless, way way easier than I thought, and they were pretty quick. I immediately filled my antibiotic & vicodin prescriptions and was pretty comfortable. Would definitely recommend this place.

NO NO NO!!! I had a root canal with Dr. Galian a few years ago, and it was like that spy movie with Dustin Hoffman (can’t recall the name). He hit a nerve, and I almost hit the ceiling. Even with the numbing! He wouldn’t stop, even though I was flailing around and sorta screaming as I could get the sound out. I’ll never forget it. Lord, do not go to him. He had way too many patients he was squeezing in, and by golly, he was going to finish. Kept saying, «almost done.» No, he wasn’t.

Dr. Galian is the way to go when needing a root canal. I had my very first root canal ever and was extremely apprehensive and nervous. His staff was warm and caring and put me at ease. Dr. Galian was so good at what he does that I did not even feel a thing. He was extremely professional and skilled at what he does. I guess that’s why he’s a specialist. His root canal was the most pleasant dental work I have ever done and that is quite a bit!

Dr Galian is great — not too chatty but very professional and very skilled. Of the three endodontists I’ve seen in Austin over the last 25 years he is head and shoulders above the rest!

I had to get a root cannal (BOO) and was scared to death! Dr. Erik J. Galian made the process very quick and pain-​free.