Lawrence Brockman, DMD

I am going to make it short.
I am not the Unilocal review type but I needed to share my story.
I contacted 19 endodontists. Yes. 19 literally. In and out network.
Out of these 19 doctors-​salesmen, some charged $ 190 for a 15 min consultation, some other told me that I needed surgery which would have been charged $ 2800 (for apicoectomy, retro filling…)
I was speechless and felt helpless.
Luckily enough (understatement), I called Dr Brockman’s office. I didn’t know him, he happened to be on the list of the endodontists in network.
2 weeks and $ 237 later: problem fixed. No surgery required.
So. I have never been really good at math, but it speaks for itself.
Plus, Doctor Brockman’s team is delightful, attentive, nice and takes the time to explain everything in detail.
It is good to see that some doctors remain doctors and not salesmen.

I was referred to dr. Brockman I’m by my dentist who is a very good dentist so I trusted his review of mr. Brockman. I had to have some work done what you meant with oral surgery which I was very apprehensive about not knowing this dentist but I can say that if you ever need this type of work this is the dentist you want to work on your mouth. At the beginning he told me there would not be any pain and there was no pain at all well there was some pain the needle prick to numb my gums that’s about the only pain I felt during the whole time he worked on my mouth. After that there was no need for the prescription for the pain killers you gave me because there is no pain after that you did a great job I’m extremely happy with him and if I should ever and I hope not need this type of work again I definitely will look him up he is very good I recommend him to anybody that needs any type of oral surgery or root canal Dr Brockman the best

Horribly botched root canal.
During the procedure he was noticeably frustrated and kept sighing, grunting. I asked if everything was going alright and he said it was going great, but his actions and expression said otherwise. Come to find out later he took a bad angle in my tooth. On one root he didn’t go deep enough, on the other he not only didn’t go deep enough but bored out too much of my tooth by accidentally going in the wrong way or slipping.
He just kept shaking his head and grunting until the end. This doctor knowingly messed up and did a poor job, yet sealed the tooth anyway and called it a day. The legal paperwork you sign before getting a procedure protects him from any wrongdoing. I put my trust in this doctor and he KNOWINGLY sent me on my way to deal with it later instead of doing the right thing. I’m not sure if it’s old equipment or a lack of skill, but this doctor is not someone to be trusted.
Dr. Brockman’s work ended up costing me $ 4500 to fix. Extraction and a surgical implant.
I recently saw a comparison of another root canal opposite this tooth (performed by Dr. Hakim Alexander), and not only was it more complicated but I’ve heard from three different dentists that it looks perfect. Every dentist I’ve seen in the last few years has said the tooth done by Dr. Brockman looks extremely poorly done.
I was referred to this doctor by Dr. Lilia Agadganian, who I’ve also stopped seeing after this bad referral and some poorly performed fillings that had to be redone.

Dr. Brockman has been a lifesaver for me. He is very understanding and the quickest most painless root canal I have ever had… If that’s even possible? If you are looking for an experienced dentist who cares I recommend Dr. Brockman.

Having been referred to Dr. Brockman by my regular dentist was the best referral I have ever had. Dr. Brockman is the consumate professional who obviously after many years of studies and then practice is one of the finest doctors I have ever encountered. He makes everything seem so easy. His treatment of the patient is so caring and comforting. As an endodontist specializing in root canals I would highly recommend him to anyone family or friend. They will be in the best of hands.

Hope none of you Unilocalers has to take me up on the recommendation, but if you need a wonderful endodontist, Larry Brockman is just amazing. I killed the nerve in a front tooth when I fell in my garden & smashed my mouth on a brick step (poorly lit path at night & a high speed collision with a middle schooler). Root canal needed. So kind, meticulous & professional — and I am an extreme dental chicken. A small number of root canals need to proceed to microscopic surgery — that was me. Seems I had a splinter of bone & infected tissue way up high that needed extracting. Insurance won’t cover this within 2 years of a root canal, but Dr Brockman didn’t think I should have to wait. He cleared his schedule this morning after viewing my xray, and carried out the surgery free of charge, so I wouldn’t have to stress about it any longer. 11 hours later, I am comfortable & very relieved. Have never given recommendations before, but so impressed with Dr Brockman that I had to spread the love.

Well, I just got back to work after meeting Dr. Brockman and his awesome staff, and I have to say, this is the Endodondist for me! :) If you are told you need to have teeth pulled, and implants, do not go forward until seeing this wonderful Dr. He told me that I did not need the extraction ‘they’ said I needed, and only onlays, yay! Thank you kindly, Dr. Brockman! You rock, and thanks for the very cool dvd, bravo!

I’ve been in good hands regarding my dental needs with Dr. Larry Brockman for over twenty years. I’ve had considerable dental issues that in which Dr. Brockman worked on himself or was able to refer me to others. As a Harvard and USC graduate he is one of the best endodontist in the Los Angeles area. You can feel confident in his professionalism. A great smile is everything!

Last summer, due to my procrastinating a needed filling on a way in the back molar, I suffered days of horrible jaw pain before I could see my regular dentist. He then referred me to Dr. Brockman’s office. Fortunately, Dr. Brockman was able to see me the next day. I can’t tell you what a difference that day made. Such a relief to walk out of that office without pain. Of course, the initial relief was just the numbing, but the pain never returned. Even though my bite wasn’t quite right after the first visit, when I came back the next week, he tweaked the tooth a little bit and I haven’t had a problem with it since.
So yeah, he did his job. One would expect that any competent professional would leave his patients pain-​free. But, Dr. Brockman’s personable manner and efficient office made the whole process so much easier. It’s natural that a lot of anxiety would accompany the anticipation of a root canal but once I was in his office, my anxiety level came down several notches. It was actually a pleasure being there. Once the work started, it was done quickly and I was on my way. Appointments were easily made, insurance handled seamlessly, parking was no problem (and not too expensive) and it was a pleasure chatting with Dr. B, waiting for the anesthesia to hit.
I hope I never need another root canal, but if I do, I won’t hesitate to see Dr. Brockman again.

Dr. Brokman did a botch job on my root canal. To this day I have pain and it feels infected again… it was initially infected and he tore hd my right gumline out trying to clear it. Aweful– ruined my teeth. Do not go.

When my own dentist, who is an endodontist, told me that he would not attempt the root canal I needed due to the difficulty if it, I was worried.
He referred me to Dr. Brockman and although I was very nervous, I felt better when I noticed his Harvard Dental School degree.
He was kind, patient and the procedure was almost painless. Due to his expertise, I had no pain afterwards and better yet, he accepted my dental insurance with a small copay.

I tried to save one of my molars with a root canal that didn’t take. Instead I was left with a cracked tooth and the looming reality of an extraction with no available appointments with my current dentist until weeks later. Unable to eat or even close my jaw without pain, I asked several people i knew what they would suggest. One of my colleagues urged that I go to Dr. Lawrence Brockman of the Beverly Hills Endodontist Group.
Dr. Brockman had me in his chair the next morning. He was very sympathetic and professional taking an X-​ray before removing the tooth, giving me a pain killer then taking out the tooth very quickly and efficiently. He then took an X ray immediately thereafter to make sure he had not left any part of the root behind. There can be many complications from a molar extraction. Ten days afterwards, I seem to be in the clear. Dr. Brockman offers a range services to save teeth, so it’s ironic that i’m recommending him for his extraction skills.

CAN WE TALK?
I can’t stop smiling about the most wonderful «ROOT CANAL», yes «ROOT CANAL» treatment I have ever received. I had this one tooth that had been giving me the absolute worst pain for many years. I had seen two different dentists who assured me that they could get to the «ROOT» of my tooth and fix it. Unfortunately, the pain and discomfort would return and their work left me feeling as if I may as well get this tooth pulled and rid myself of this eternal pain.
A friend referred me to Dr. Brockman because as she said, «Honey, the third times a charm, and why resort to having your tooth extracted». Well let me tell you, my visit with Dr. Brockman was gentle, informative, and satisfying. Dr. Brockman’s concern for my well-​being gave me the confidence to climb in that chair and allow him to do what he does best. The treatment took 30 minutes, and the healing time was just a few days.
I highly recommend Dr. Brockman, because he is a professional and honest endodontists who cares for your care.
Thanks to Dr. Brockman and his staff, I have my big beautiful smile back.

The Best Doctor to care for your needs, a true professional who has treated me for years with care beyond my expectation. I would highly recommend him for all your dentistry needs… Thank you Dr: Brockman with all my Heart

I came to Dr. Brockman for a second opinion on a tooth that I was told needed a root canal by my general dentist. Part of a filling had fallen out of my tooth and the original filling was so close to the nerve bed, that most dentists would have probably proceeded with a root canal. However, I had no pain or sensitivity… just a broken filling. I did not want to have to get a root canal unless it was absolutely necessary (i.e. I’m in terrible pain and know for a fact that is what I need).
I found Dr. Brockman in my insurance network and decided to see him based on previous Unilocal reviews. Dr. Brockman is a FIVE STAR endodontist! He took the time to evaluate my x-​ray and propose an alternative to have the filling repaired. He explained the risks in repairing a filling that deep and that I would need someone who could do it very carefully without heating (and therefore damaging) the nerve. You know he is an endodontist you can trust when he sends someone (me) out of the office without a root canal!
Dr. Brockman saved me $ 1000 in co-​pays and more importantly, saved my tooth and a lot of pain and suffering! I asked him to recommend a dentist that he would go to if he were in my situation. The person he recommended did an exquisite job and I am very pleased with the results!
Dr. Brockman is someone you can trust for an honest opinion. I came to him having been told I needed a root canal, and I left his office being told I don’t. Thank you Dr. Brockman!

I was referred to Dr. Brockman by my regular dentist to revisit an old root canal that was in need of attention. I really must say that he is one of the last old fashioned dentists out there that is more concerned for his patients well being than he is about doing a quick fix job to get you out and move on to the next patient. He takes his time with you and makes you feel as though you are the only patient he’s got. It’s unfortunate that he’s not a general dentistry practitioner, I’d love to go to him for all of my dental needs.

I just completed a root canal with Dr Brockman. I would give him 10 stars if I could!
It took 2 sessions that were entirely comfortable; I had no pain during the procedure or swelling after. Dr Brockman was very professional and did an impeccable job. He took the time to explain everything to me which reassured me as I was scared to go through a root canal procedure for the first time.
I thank my dentist for referring me to Dr. Brockman as I could not have been in better expert hands.
He made a fantastic impression on me and I highly recommend Dr Brockman and his friendly office staff.

Dr. Brockman is an amazing endo specialist. He was very quick to determine my problem with the lower cracked crown and helpful and accommodating with other dental needs as well. Once at his office, I couldn’t help but overhear Dr. Brockman talking to a little girl and her guardian that he would need to refer the girl to another dentist who could treat her specific problem and that he would personally cover the costs as she had no money. We need more medical professionals in this world who are sympathetic and who truly care about their patients!

I went to this guy because he was in my insurance plan. Big mistake! My root canal was particularly complicated, but instead of telling me that he did not have the proper equipment to effectively treat the tooth, he did a botched job leaving infection still in the tooth. He told me the tooth would be fine, that the calcified roots he could not access would not be a problem.
6 months later treatment is finally complete through another endo, but not before I went through excrutiating pain and $ 2,000 out-​of-​pocket. And when I notified Brockman of my nightmare, he refused to refund to me and my insurance company over $ 1,000 of monies paid to him.
While he seems nice, he gets away with not having current equipment because most root canals are no big deal and may not require it. As a professional making the choice not to invest in current equipment in his field, he should then refer his clients elsewhere when he is presented with a case he can not adequately treat. STAY AWAY FROM THIS ONE!!!

My sugar loving ways finally caught up with me, and I had to get a dreaded root canal on one of my molars. I was terrified, not just for the process but for the hole that was going to burn in my pockets for the costs.
Dr. Brockman and his staff are very kind. He walked me through the entire process, and left me with no questions unanswered. I paid a total of 3 visits to his office. 1^st for the consult, 2^nd for the first half of my root canal, and 3^rd to finish up the work. The only gripe that I have is that it’s an office full of loud-​talkers — I was at the furthest dental chair from the reception area (it’s not a huge office) and I could hear every word that they were saying. It was almost as if they were yelling at each other. It was actually a little bit amusing, but I can find the humor in anything.
Dr. Brockman’s office is located on the 3^rd floor in a nice Bev Hills office building, just a half block away from Kate Mantalini’s on Wilshire. There is plenty of 1 and 2 hour parking on the adjacent side streets.
Overall, I’m satisfied with the results, and am left with no more tooth pain. Brush and floss people, brush and floss.