Waxman Burton M DDS

Dr. Waxman did 2 root canals on my little one and was really amazing with him. He came in and was terrified but Dr Waxman calmed him and was quite wonderful.

I needed a root canal done on a tooth with a long root that had a serious bend in it that my normal dentist couldn’t take care of. After reading all the good reviews, I decided to give Dr. Waxman a try, and I was glad I did. He and his staff are quite professional and want to ensure that you are comfortable and pain free when they start their process. During the 1.5hrs I was in the chair, Dr. Waxman would periodically tell me what he was doing and why. I find this practice of informing the patient of what the Dr. is doing very reassuring. All in all it was as good an experience as you can have when having a root canal done.

I just got my very first root canal by Dr. Waxman and I was so pleased with how easy it was. He numbed me very good, explained everything to me as he went. His assistant was also very nice and informative. I watched Kelly and Michael on the ceiling while he worked! I would definitely recommend him to anyone.

Like everyone else here said, Dr. Waxman and his staff are the absolute best! I was referred to him by a local dentist after a previous root canal became abscessed. I was told by dentists that the tooth would have to be pulled, but not Dr. Waxman. Dr. Waxman pretty much said, «No reason to pull it, we can fix it.»
I was shocked and greatly pleased. His staff is awesome and extremely helpful. They also have a sense of humor, which is nice, since often times any doctor’s offices are less than fun.
It took a few trips, but, everything was sorted out. He was always professional and understanding. Plus, he has a lot of cool tech that he uses throughout (if you’re curious about what the different things blinking, beeping and such are really for).
I should also make note — he has really good aim with the lidocaine (no one uses Novocaine anymore…) injection. He pre-​numbs you with this paste, then in one shot your face is pretty much numb. I’ve never had anyone have such good aim with getting me numb in so few tries.
There are TVs on the ceiling to help you pass the time while he works. I brought my ipod and put headphones in while he worked. Helped me control drowning out the drill. I was numbed up and comfortable enough I practically fell asleep every visit.
Totally awesome. I would recommend him to anyone, anytime!

Jesus be a root canal specialist! Well… He made a way for me to see Dr. Waxman instead! Lol. I’ve been having minor issues with a crown on tooth #4. The crown was placed when I was in college, the root canal was done about 5 years prior to that when I was in high school. So I brush at least twice a day, floss after every meal, and religiously get my cleanings every 6 months! I vowed never to have another root canal again in life! My primary dentist and I have discussed replacing the crown and I was prepared to start the process on my appointment scheduled for next week.
On Thursday evening, much to my chagrin, I started to experience severe pain in tooth #4 so much that I couldn’t even eat. After leaving work, I left a message on the emergency line with my dentist and prayed that he would call me back. He never did… So Unilocal to the rescue! At 5 am I was directed to a Dr. Mazursky and lo and behold he called me back! He examined me and sent me right over to Dr. Waxman for an evaluation of a suspected failed root canal. He explained that the crown was apparently fine.
Dr. Waxman’s staff contacted me to see if I wouldn’t mind coming in sooner than the 1230 appointment that was set up for me. Heck yeah, I took my happy tail right over there. They were having a busy morning, but fit me right in. Dr. Waxman did a quick and thorough exam, giving me 2 options for treatment. Then he gave me a dose of antibiotics and took a 3D image of the tooth in question to confirm his suspicions. We proceeded with option #2 and began a revision of my previous root canal. My worst nightmare! However, it was relatively painless and I was relaxed the whole time. His dental assistant Judy (I think) was so kind and comforting.
The only negative thing that occurred was one of the assistants caught an attitude because I asked for an estimate prior to receiving services, and she had to call my insurance company. I guess she thought I was out of ear shot and she had some not so nice comments about the _​_​_​_​_​_​_​_​who requests that sort of thing. Judy promptly apologized for her and explained that they were unusually busy and that particular person was having some personal issues. So I let it slide. We all have our days and say things we shouldn’t say at work.
Overall, I couldn’t be more pleased with Dr. Waxman and the assistant that worked by his side. I really could’ve been set up, so I’m thankful! I’ll be going back for the second stage with no apprehension.

As everyone else has said, Dr. Waxman and his staff are really relaxed, professional and welcoming. I went to him in April 2012 after reading Rob N’s review and being in terrible, terrible pain. They got me in quickly and Dr. Waxman spent about 20 minutes figuring out which tooth needed a root canal (I had decay in two neighboring teeth and I wasn’t sure which one my general dentist had said needed a root canal) and then did the first part of the procedure.
I came back for a second visit still in pain and Dr. Waxman told me that the neighboring tooth also needed a root canal. Ouch. The only issue I have is that he told me that when I was numbed up and my tooth was open. I didn’t have time to think about a second opinion or make an informed decision, I just sort of nodded and let him do the second root canal.
But after visiting his office a total of five or six times for follow ups, I can say that it’s one of the best. Dr. Waxman is very nice and very gentle and very willing to explain things and make sure that you are not in pain. And, YES, the HGTV is a huge plus. I have no idea why every other dentist does not do the same thing. (The dentist in my hometown that I saw in high school and college also let people watch TV and I sort of expected it from everyone, but only a few dentists in this area do that!)
Anyway, the best thing about Dr. Waxman’s office is they let me split up my payments. I had the first root canal budgeted ($ 190 out of pocket!), but the second was a surprise and I had no extra money. I paid for half of my out of pocket that day and then another $ 50 or so on my next appointment. The rest that I owed they billed me for, which I really, really appreciated. They also let me post-​date a check. Boss. They are totally, totally boss.

Ok short and suite. If you need a root canal, do not go anywhere else. Dr Waxman fixed a root canal that was 6 years old and never capped. He also did a second where I had an infection and tough root bends. He and his staff are awesome and will take care of you from start to finish. Oh BTW they have TV’s in the ceiling so you can keep your mind off what is going on.
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From start to finish, I had an excellent experience with Dr. Waxman himself and everyone working in his office. I’ve been 3 times in the past month or so to re-​do a root canal that an old dentist mishandled. I find it really difficult to find reviews on doctors (review more of them, Unilocalers!!), but Rob’s review, Dr. Waxman’s web site, and his name on the Best of Baltimore list several years in a row gave me the confidence to check him out.
When I found out I needed the root canal re-​done, I was getting ready to travel and was also having issues with a filling I recently had done. I made an appointment for the root canal consultation, but Dr. Waxman did an extremely thorough job checking out my other teeth as well to make sure that I wasn’t going to have any issues before I traveled out of the country. It made me feel so much better that I wasn’t going to be in pain before my trip or need to have an emergency procedure before I left.
For me, the worst part of any dental procedure is the shots in the mouth. It just seems WRONG and freaks me out! Dr. Waxman was so talented with his shots, it was the easiest I’ve ever experience and he had to numb me on two different occasions. The procedures went well (I had it done in two parts). I never experienced any pain during the actual root canal and was content watching HGTV on the flat screen in the ceiling above the chair. Dr. Waxman and his assistants made me feel relaxed and frequently checked in on me to make sure I was comfortable.
I am a total wuss when it comes to all things medical, but the staff at the office just made me feel so comfortable. It is a small, homey office, and they make you feel like family. Dr. Waxman is very thorough, he spent a lot of time talking to me about the issues with my tooth, and he always made sure I had pain meds if needed and antibiotics to prevent infection. Since I relocated to the area about 6 years ago, I’ve sometimes struggled to find good doctors, so I’m relieved to have a good endodontist should any other issues come up.

Ok — dentists freak me out a little. So, when I ended up busting a chunk off a molar over the weekend, it was a high-​stress situation for sure. Even worse was hearing those dreaded words from my primary dentist — «We’re referring you for a root canal.»
Not only did Dr. Waxman’s office get me in the next day (they had a cancellation, and offered up the spot immediately), but they got the referral from my regular dentist arranged with no problem. Dr. Waxman himself was very personable, and when I explained how stressed out I was, he took the time to walk me through the whole procedure.
Throughout the entire process, he was very patient, explained every step of where he was, and kept asking to make sure I was still cool with what was going on. From the topical through the temporary filling, I got a running update of what he was doing. Very reassuring, and turned what could have been a bad situation into a non-​event.
Excellent work, too. No pain during the procedure itself. Returned home with only minor discomfort.