Friendship Endodontics

Dr. Soluti is extremely skilled. He’s super kind and gentle. I had some serious work done. I had a root canal & didn’t feel anything. I’ll say that twice… I had a root canal and I didn’t feel anything. I wanted to cartwheel when It was over. I’d give Dr. Soluti ten stars if I could. He’s solid. His assistant at the front desk is a class act. He will go out of his way to help you. You simply can’t beat the service.

I chose Dr. Soluti because he participates with my insurance and has good reviews.
I don’t have any reason to question his skill as an endodontist — but I do question the billing.
I started to get a bad vibe when I asked for pricing and was just told that the estimated total out of pocket would be $ 2000. I couldn’t get a break down and was told that it was just an estimate. I was also concerned about cost because Dr. Soluti required two evaluation appointments and when I returned for the second evaluation it seemed perfunctory. I admit that part of the reason for the first delay was that I was traveling — but I am not sure why we didn’t just schedule the root canal for my return. I was in a lot of pain and the process seemed to be dragging along. At the second appointment he referred me to a gum specialist. When I went to the gum doctor he seemed confused because the root canal would need to be performed first. More time is passing and I still had to wait another week to schedule the root canal.
Meanwhile, I did a price check with a non participating endodontist. For curiosity’s sake, I called to find out the estimated cost. I was quoted $ 1600 — as the full price — without any discount for insurance. I just had the root canal done yesterday — and I paid up front. My insurance will cover about a quarter of the cost — which puts me out of pocket for just over $ 1200. How is it possible that the «participating provider» costs more?
I think it could be in the codes for billing. Dr. Soluti quoted me the cost for two different codes — one for the root canal and another $ 1000+ charge for «calcification.» This seems to be the difference in price. I question the billing because the other endodontist does not use that code and just uses the code for root canals.
Sadly, it’s so hard to figure out the price of health care, even with insurance!

I had a botched root canal done overseas and had a cap placed overtop of the tooth (front tooth). Dr. Soluti was great because he explained everything very carefully to me and was up-​front about the possibility of not being able to save my crown and/​or having his procedure not work… and then having to do full-​blown surgery. Dr. Soluti was so thorough and worked for HOURS conducting the root canal. I left with a headache, but it was well worth it. He did an excellent job and has had me in the office to check on how things are progressing a few times already. The silver lining of all of this is not only that I don’t have an infection in my canal, but also that the front desk staff has worked so diligently with my insurance company who originally did not want to pay as much as they should have for my procedure. Thanks to the staff at Dr. Soluti’s office, my insurance is covering my bill! Amazingly wonderful!

I had a great experience with Dr. Soluti! First root canal, and I was nervous, but a friend recommended Dr. Soluti with me and I’m so glad she did! He was extremely friendly and kind and was able to explain everything to me and answer all my questions. The process itself was virtually painless– he even numbed my gums before giving me novocaine shots. The entire process went very smoothly, thanks to Dr. Soluti’s expertise.

Simply the best doctor and the best team. He washes his hands probably 100 times a day, it just shows how professional he and how much he cares about his patients.

Dr Soluti is wonderful. After my dentist started my root canal and could not complete it I was referred to Dr Soluti. His office made time for me that afternoon. He took his own x-​rays and sat me down and drew on the x-​rays to show me exactly why I was in so much pain and what he would do about it. My root canal, the following day, took about 3. 5 hours and was not painless but it was in no way the fault of Dr. Soluti. He made sure that I was numb and stayed numb for the whole procedure. Simply having my mouth open for that long hurt a lot, as did the more complicated closing of my extra canal. He worked quickly but there was a lot of work as my tooth’s nerves were twisting in unusual ways and that there were extra canals. Dr Soluti took x-​rays several times throughout the procedure to ensure that he was being very careful. He was very methodical. He sat me down after and went through each x-​ray to show me what he did. I am allergic to latex and he reassured me that every material he used was latex free. As he worked he checked on whether I was comfortable. He described how he taught dental school for many years, and spoke to his dental assistant respectfully. I would recommend him to anyone.
His office took my UnitedHealthcare Dental and even offered me a payment plan for what I could not immediately cover.

what a disappointment. I have a problem with a tooth (crack in tooth) and was referred to Dr Soluti by my dentist. I had no problem getting an appointment and of course shared all my insurance information when scheduling. When I got there and filled out all the paper work, and waited 15mins, I then was told that the initial consultant was going to be $ 395! I was shocked. Even the work would be covered by the insurance apparently the code they wanted to use meant that the consultation would not be covered. Why I wasn’t told this before hand is crazy and how a 5 – 10 consult, especially when the dentist sent all my records over explaining the exact issue, can cost $ 395 is equally crazy.
I can’t comment on the practice as I had to leave not being able to pay that much.

I had a great experience with Dr. Soluti. He performed my root canal in mid-​2012 and it was completely painless. He was very caring and took great lengths to make sure I was comfortable. Before the procedure and during it, he was very informative and explained all my options and what was being done. Needless to say, the root canal was (and still is) a full success.
The cost of the procedure was totally fair, and it included regular follow-​ups for free (a follow-​up within a week of the procedure, 3 months later and 9 months later), which is just another sign how much Dr. Soluti cares about the quality of his work.
Also, the office staff has always been extremely friendly and helpful; both when talking to them on the phone and in person.

Dr. Soluti is professional, gentle, and a kind person. I have unusually bad teeth so he has bi annual check ups with me to be sure that my root canals (yes, plural) are in good standing.
The receptionists are always friendly and remember my name and why I am there. It is the little things, but at Dr. Soluti’s office you feel like a person, and not cattle being hearded in and out.
Thank you, Dr. Soluti!!!

Came to Dr Soluti for a second opinion after the endodontist we went to did some questionable work ($ 2400 for an hour an a half). Dr Soluti was amazing. He took X-​rays of his own and opined that the work was not the best but was good enough — no work needed for now. You know you have an honest dentist when he tells you you need nothing and he didn’t charge us a penny out of pocket. We agreed to follow up with him in 3 months.
Just as importantly, he is such a nice guy. Here’s a tip — if a dentist has no website or a poor /​barely existant one (like Dr Soluti), you’re probably on to a good dentist who does not need any slick marketing because he gets his patients by word of mouth. I’ve seen this time and again.

OMG!!! As someone who relies heavily on reviews when making certain decisions, I have to say all the other reviewers were spot on! Dr. Soluti is the absolute best. He is definitely a perfectionist, very patient and skilled at what he does. I felt no pain before or after my root canal and couldn’t have asked (prayed for) a better endodontist. I would HIGHLY recommend him. Your teeth will thank you later. Thanks Dr. Soluti!!!

Likely as a result of too many late night cups of wine and all-​night caramel latte study binges in college, I’ve now had 2 root canals. Root Canal #1, performed many years ago by an endodontist in Ballston (whose name I have apparently banished from memory in a fit of self-​protective amnesia) was a NIGHTMARE. My experience was rude, painful, demeaning, uncomfortable in every way.
Fast forward to just a few years ago when it came time for Root Canal #2. Can we say «Petrified»? My dentist gave me a black and white printout with the names, addresses and phone numbers of endodontists covered by my insurance. Since dental reviews were not yet quite prolific on the internet, I was again forced to pick at random. By some MIRACLE, I picked Friendship Endodontics. What a difference. Dr. Soluti was kind, patient and caring. He seemed very knowledgeable and almost literally radiated calm. Honestly, my strongest memory of my second root canal is simply a feeling of profound relief and gratefulness that I found someone so competent and caring.

Root canals aren’t so bad, really. I’ve had two now and they’ve both been completely painless and trouble-​free. You know, after the soul-​crushing pain of the infection dies down and they actually get to work.
Dr. Soluti is a fine practitioner. He explained everything he was going to do, used caution in treating me, gave me options in my care and charged me what I guess is a fair amount. I appreciate that the billing was done up front and subsequent check-​ups have been free.
He also said that the infection I had in my tooth was «quite impressive» so maybe it was complicated and difficult to treat? Anyway, he did his thing over several visits (again, at the same cost of «root canal») and my check-​ups thus far have been good. As far as I can tell, he’s a great endodontist. He’s also just a really nice old grampa type of guy.

I am a hyper sensitive person when it comes to dental work. Dr. Soluti was fantastic with me and very attentive to my needs. I highly recommend him!

I can’t believe I’m about to rave about a ROOT CANAL, but here goes! I had a root canal with Dr. Soluti, and it was awesome — thank you, Unilocalers, for the referral to Dr. S! Everything that everyone before me has said is true — the experience was pain free, and I almost fell asleep during it (!!!). I’m usually gripping the armrests way too tight to even relax, let alone almost fall asleep, but the experience was painless, and I had complete faith in Dr. S. I had no pain, truly, and I’m usually the patient who needs two — if not three — shots of anesthesia to take the edge off.
Anyway, If I ever have to have another RC, I won’t go to anyone else — no way. Good dentists (and competent front desk staff, which Dr. S has) are few and far between.

Believe the hype about this endodontist. I basically look at Dr. Soluti as the Chuck Norris of endodontists. Here’s what’s up:
When he did my root canal there was ZERO pain. I mean nothing at all. I can now proudly say that «I’d rather have a root canal» while doing many of the unpleasant things that I have to do in life (waiting in line at Trader Joes, separating the trash from the recyclables, doing my tax return). Dr. Soluti is a perfectionist when it comes to his work, and you can tell. That means that he might take longer to do some things, or that he will do an x-​ray several times, but don’t you want perfection when it comes to someone rooting around inside your teeth?
The other thing that’s cool is that the office doesn’t just view this as a «one and done» procedure. All of their follow-​up appointments and xrays are complimentary. And apparently they keep an eye on your tooth for a couple of years.
The one thing that might be better is if they had a TV that you could watch during your procedure. I know it’s a little snobby, but 1.5 hours with your mouth open can get quite boring.

Dr. Soluti is a sweet old man who is so careful to make sure his patients are well informed and comfortable during all exams and procedures.
Without dental insurance, I called around town for the cheapest rate for a root canal and Soluti had the best price. I really appreciated his policy to include all x-​rays and examinations in the total so what he tells you upfront is what you’ll pay.
I will say, bring an ipod with something to drown out the buzzing of drills… while you won’t feel anything, the noises paint a picture in your mind.

OK, I’m new to DC as well. So I went to a dentist that was near where I lived and covered by my insurance. He told me I needed a root canal and said he could do it right then and there if I wanted to save the time. He warned me that I should take care of it right away etc.
I thought I should get a second opinion so I went to Dr. Soluti. Guess what? I didn’t need a root canal at all. Dr. Soluti was prepared to give me a root canal, but when I went in he ran a few tests, did a few xrays and still no need for a root canal.
He could have easily drilled away and made a handsome sum, but instead he told me the truth.
He’s a good man and I’ll go to him for any other problems I have.
Highly Highly Recommended!
(Moral of the story: Always get a second opinion!)

OMG if you have to get a root canal I can’t tell you how pleasant Dr. Soluti was for an unpleasant experience. I got a bad filling from a dentist a year ago and it felt weird ever since. Bad news — root canal.
But the good news is that Dr. Soluti is a sweet, soft spoken, grandfatherly-​type who is very conscientious about what he does. During the procedure he stopped several times and took x-​rays to make sure that his work was accurate (something i wish the original dentist had done, not to worry though, that was in Oregon). And after the procedure he insists on two follow-​up appointments to make sure there aren’t any complications or errors.
I will say he’s expensive but he works with a lot of insurance companies and that helped tremendously. His work is well worth the money and his office uses great technology for precise work (digital x-​rays, etc.)
He was very nice, professional, and truly concerned about the quality of his work. Wish they were all this good. I am sorry that Sasha had a bad experience because I can only sing his praises. I didn’t detect any of the problems that she experienced. Highly recommended for a sucky procedure.

I went to Dr. Soluti two years ago for a root canal. He was so professional and just a sweet man. All of his technology is state of the art and you can basically watch the procedure on his computer as he goes if you want. He answers all questions fully (maybe he over explains and can be seen as condescending in that sense) and I appreciated knowing exactly what was happening to mouth at all times. I have a very sensitive mouth and he gave me TONS of Novocaine… until I couldn’t feel a thing!
My dentist put a bum cap on my tooth and I have had a world of problems because of the cap. I have gone to 2 other endodontists since my root canal w/​Dr. Soluti and they have both said that it is a remarkable and beautiful root canal– one even called it perfect.
I think he is the best in his field and I would recommend him to anyone needing serious dental work!