Barry J Goldberg, DMD

**If the idea of undergoing a root canal scares you, go to Dr. Goldberg!**
Dr. Goldberg is an especially talented endodontist. As a highly needle-​phobic patient, I allowed too many years to go by without taking proper care of my teeth. By the time I found Dr. Goldberg, I needed two root canals. As many similarly phobic patients can imagine, I was consumed by anxiety and dreaded the procedure.
For the first root canal, Dr. Goldberg recommended anti-​anxiety medication to make the process a bit easier. (I believe its referred to as «sleep dentistry,» but I’m not sure). To be entirely honest, my fear of needles overcame much of the benefit of the medication, and I was struggling to keep it together as I waited for the anesthesia. Dr. Goldberg was compassionate and understanding, and allowed plenty of time for me to become comfortable. I was so appreciative of his supportive approach.
By the time he finished injecting the lidocaine, I started to question why I was so afraid of the dentist! He uses a three step approach — two small, relatively painless injections to numb the area, and one larger injection to complete the anesthesia. I felt hardly anything — the anticipation was significantly worse.
The procedure itself is very straightforward, and Dr. Goldberg is open to explaining the process as he goes along. The only unpleasant element after the anesthesia is the loud noise of the drill, which I understand is scary for a lot of people (especially when coupled with the concept of a root canal). To give you some peace of mind, Dr. Goldberg’s skills are so refined that there is absolutely no pain, and you can wear headphones throughout the process to drown out the sound.
By the time I returned for my second root canal, I didn’t need any anti-​anxiety medication. I was entirely comfortable going through the process again with the knowledge that Dr. Goldberg makes a root canal just as easy — perhaps easier — than a routine filling.
Most importantly, Dr. Goldberg is a really wonderful person. He remembers his patients, takes time to listen to their concerns, and even joked around with me during part of the procedure (unfortunately, I couldn’t respond, and my laugh was more of an awkward sputter). It takes a very special dentist — and a very special person — to win the trust and confidence of his patients.
**UPDATE**
Just found out that I may need another root canal, and I’m not worried about the procedure at all. Root canals are a walk in the park with Dr. Goldberg!

I had an initial consultation with Dr. Goldberg on a back molar that had previously received a root canal over 20 years ago. Dr. Goldberg was extremely patient, fielding all of my questions and concerns. His answers were very concise and he broke them all down, with diagrams too, so that I could understand the pros and cons of retreating this particular tooth. I had worked for a number of years in other dental offices and am familiar with many dentists and specialists. I would highly recommend getting an opinion from Dr. Goldberg on any tooth that it is suggested might require endodontic treatment.

I found Dr. Goldberg in a search I conducted in an attempt to save my tooth. I was told by my primary dentist I had no choice but extraction after a failed root canal. After Barry looked at my X-​rays during a consultation visit, he was quick to point out what went wrong in the initial procedure and felt confident he could perform a root canal re-​treatment and save the tooth. I was skeptical at first by his optimism, but his rationale and vast experience in Endodontics instilled confidence. The re-​treatment procedure went smoother than I had ever imagined. Dr. Goldberg’s number #1 rule for his patients is not to feel any pain or experience any discomfort while you’re in the chair. It quickly became apparent the advanced skill and technique employed by Dr. Goldberg in his Endodontic practice. Barry is honest and up front with his patients; he will walk you through the procedure, inform you of any risks and field any questions you may have. My experience at the rootcanal-​specialist was very positive and successful; I would recommend Dr. Goldberg without a doubt for your Endodontic needs. Additionally, pricing was reasonable and competitive.

He is a super dentist.
I have slept down during his treatment. Amazing!
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信じられないすご腕ドクター。
全く痛みを感じないどころか、気持ちがよくって寝ちゃう。