Edward S Lee, DDS

Wow, what can I say about Ed Lee, DDS? Absolutely spectacular! I have been seeing Dr. Lee for 15 – 20 years now. I’ve had to have more than a couple of root canals with him and they have all been done ~really~ really well. It’s never been easy to anesthetize me as my wiring was damaged because of a neurological issue but Dr. Lee has never had a problem with me. He tells you exactly what’s going to happen and how much it’s going to cost before proceeding with any work. And if you don’t need a procedure, he won’t do it. I know that sounds odd, but I’ve been sent for a possible root canal and it turned out my tooth wasn’t quite ready for it. Eventually it was, but he could have easily gone ahead, charged me the money and I would not have been the wiser. The guy really has integrity.
I’ve also had a weekend emergency which was not a huge problem. I saw Dr. Litton who is also a really super Endodontist. Add a second downtown office and you really have complete Endodontic care!

Outstanding service!!!
Unfortunately, I’ve had my fair share of dental procedures over the years, so i can say that i am «qualified» to write a review based on my experiences. Dr. Lee provided EXCELLENT patient care and really completes the dental procedure with the highest degree of professionalism!
I am not a huge UnilocalER, but I felt motivated to share my story. The root canal itself was relatively pain free and Dr. Lee was so informative of what he was doing and why, I was extremely comfortable to just sit back and relax. I would recommend Dr. Lee and his friendly, efficient staff to anyone and everyone who needs a qualified, friendly, professional and caring Endondontist!

Never thought I’d write a 5-​star review for a dental procedure, much less a root canal. It was my first time getting a root canal, and there was absolutely no pain. Not even afterwards. Dr. Lee was EXTREMELY friendly and informative and kept me updated at all times.
Before the procedure I also flipped through a book about Dr. Lee’s humanitarian trip to China. He provided free dental work for people there who might not have been able to afford it.
If everyone is as genuine and professional as Dr. Lee, I think the world would be a better place. This is not an exaggeration.

If you are facing having to get a root canal, I have good news for you! Dr. Lee can make this oft maligned dental procedure go very well for you. He is honest, trustworthy, a true professional and very talented at his craft.
So here’s why I’m such a fan: I was referred to him in 2003 for a root canal. I was immediately impressed with his state of the art equipment and his warm professionalism. He explained the procedure to me very thoroughly and clearly and took the time to answer my questions. The procedure went perfectly. I had seen him several more times over the years and each time I was happy with his services.
Even though I now live in Oakland, I went out of my way to see him because I knew I could trust him to be honest and to do a good job. And I was right. After examining my tooth he was actually able to save it from getting a root canal (or being extracted altogether). With his deft precision and expertise, he not only saved me from discomfort and hours on the chair, but also from spending hundreds of dollars.
I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Edward Lee to anyone who may need root canal treatment. Like he says, «I will work hard for you.» And he does.

I’ve gone to Dr. Lee a couple of times now for root canals. Each time, he has made my situation as pleasant as possible and greatly reduced my anxiety. He patiently explains what’s going on and how he will address my needs. He, as well as his staff, is totally professional and very pleasant. A very important factor: he is almost totally pain free! I’ve had root canals in the distant past, and the ones he does are far, far more preferrable to other dentists. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a root canal done, but hates pain.

I have a tooth that was extremely sensitive with cold water and cold temperature. My general dentist (Dr. Albert Kuan) had recommended that I have a root canal therapy done a year ago. But I was very nervous about the process and I am a procrastinator. Until last week, the tooth was insanely sensitive and I decided to pursue with the procedure with Dr. Lee
Dr. Edward Lee is awesome, knowledgeable, gentle, caring and respectful and is an absolute professional endodontist. His staff, Tina (at the front desk) and Jenny (assistant) are amazingly friendly and helpful. I received a reminder call about the appointment, and Jenny was a huge help with my fear about needles. She let me to squeeze her hand, and I immediately felt at ease.
The root canal therapy procedure was absolutely painless, and Dr. Lee’s attention to detail was apparent during every phase of the procedure. I actually fell asleep during the procedure. i was given instruction afterward and told to call him if I had any questions.
Dr. Lee called me the next day to see how I felt. Now, that is a service that you don’t usually get from a dentist.
Thank Your Dr. Lee, Jenny and Tina

Truly a top notch office: clean, well-​lighted, modern with all the latest equipment, highly efficient, and very patient-​focused. I too was referred by my dentist. I dreaded the thought of getting a root canal procedure. As it turned out, the experience was far easier than I had imagined. Dr. Lee’s assistant first took a digital x-​ray. The tooth in question and it’s adjoining area appeared on a large flat panel display in front of me. Dr. Lee came in and inspected the x-​ray, then proceeded to explain to me in detail what his procedure would entail. He even hand sketched the tooth, its roots, what he would be doing, and explained why each step was significant. Then he injected local anesthetic into the entire area around the affected tooth. After the anesthetic had fully numbed the area of my jaw where that tooth was located, he inserted a rubber sheet/​dam that isolated the tooth he would work on to his view, and also served to protect my throat from stray particles. After he completed his treatment, in under an hour, he provided me with his cell phone number and a write up about what to anticipate in the following 24 – 48 hours. I didn’t even need to take an aspirin. There was no pain to speak of, nor swelling, then or later. I thought my jaw would become tender but it remained normal. Oh, and much to my surprise, Dr. Lee himself phoned me that same evening, to ask me how I was doing. Right then I thought: wow! Has a doctor EVER called me afterward to follow up? Dr. Edward Lee is the endodontist you will want if you ever need root canal treatment.

Was referred to Dr. Lee by my regular dentist. Had a lot of anxiety about getting a possible root canal, but I knew it would be inevitable. Called the office and talked to Jenny who was super nice. I was having some discomfort and their office was pretty booked and the earliest appt was a month away. Jenny said she would call first thing if a cancellation popped up and sure enough, I was able to see Dr. Lee within a few days. The office staff was very nice and Dr. Lee was very pleasant and explained what was going on with my tooth and the plan of action needed to take care of it. He explained everything in detail and answered all my questions. He was very aware that I had a low tolerance to pain and made sure I was always comfortable and painless. After the initial work to prepare the tooth for the root canal, Dr. Lee personally called me at home later in the evening to make sure I was doing okay! What a nice follow-​up. Went in a few weeks later to complete the root canal and was not disappointed with the excellent care Dr. Lee provided. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Lee if you ever need a root canal (and hopefully, you won’t!).
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San Francisco