Ming-Ya Chwu DDS

The only oral surgeon that not only can make you laugh but leave you with no pain or discomfort. He is simply amazing, I couldn’t recommend a better person to preform a root canal.

Feb, 18, 2015 had appt with Dr. Chwu due to a problem with a lower tooth. Dr. Chwu was extremely pleasant and so was his staff. Very kind gentleman asked me about the tooth I was having a problem with and explained he needed to take some pictures of my tooth once that was complete he found that I had an infection and that I needed a root canal. Asked when I would need to come back and he said he was ready now if I was. It would take couple of hours so I said lets do it. He explained every little detail that he was going to do which made me feel good know what was going to happen. Dr. Chwu is a very talkative, loveable, kind and funny person; someone that makes you feel at home and relaxed when he works on you. God forbid I would need another root canal but if so I won’t go to anyone else but Dr. Chwu. I felt no pain while he was working on me and when I left I had no pain at all at anytime after.
LOVE THIS MAN

Dr. Chwu is the best! I bought my own PPO dental insurance just so that I could go to him for my root canals. I have even just paid as a cash account instead of going with a HMO Endo. He stays with you, calms you down, and best of all, he is a no pain doc! His office staff are just as nice as he is. Really guys, he is the best!

I normally dread going to see the dentist, but Dr. Chwu makes going to the dentist seem easy and (dare I say it) almost fun. Not only is he very professional, but he also has a very easygoing personality. I had my consultation about a month ago and he was very honest and transparent about what work I needed to get done. I went in just last week to get two root canals done and I never thought a dental procedure could be so painless! The procedure was done both quickly and thoroughly and he made sure that every last bit of my choppers was cleaned out properly. He explained the entire process step by step and even let me examine my incisor pulp upon request (sorry if that grossed you out). He answered all my questions and I even learned a thing or two about teeth. Couldn’t have asked for a better endodontist! I will be going in for a third root canal soon, but this time I’m not worried at all since I know I“ll be well taken care of. I’m hoping I won’t need any more root canals in the future, but if I do, I’ll definitely be back to see Dr. Chwu.

Beside the wonderful staff the DDS was the reason we will be back. Great service, holiday music playing. And and the friendliest endodontist. This place is a great find

Found this specialist on Unilocal & took the word of the few awesome reviews. This Doctor is wonderful! He was very straight forward & had a fresh sense of humor. It almost makes me want to return to have a cup of tea with him & the staff.
Every step of the procedure was explained to me before beginning, so I was at ease the entire time. When the other reviewers say they didn’t feel any pain, they really meant they didn’t feel a thing. It was as though I had my mouth hanging open for no reason because he was so gentle it seemed his hands or instruments never went near my face. All the dental work was done with magic.
The office is very fancy and clean. It’s decorated nicely & the front office staff is super friendly and competent.

I was not referred by anyone but the reviews on here. I had needed a root canal done and I found Dr. Chwu. I must say Dr. Chwu is a golden man of his profession, very understanding, down to earth, experienced, friendly, wise, and just a well rounded genuine person.
He is not out just to get your money, he is there to HELP you. He calmed my nerves and explained everything. His staff is also friendly. It was my first root canal and it was painless!!! I highly recommend him. He is an expert and a good man.

I was referred to Dr. Chwu, a root canal specialist, by my dentist. This was my first root canal, so I didn’t know what to expect. I just imagined it being a long, painful surgery.
But, lucky for me, Dr. Chwu turned out to be highly skilled at his profession. He easily explained the procedure and that put me at ease. I was amazed at how quick & efficient he worked. Both him & his assistant were finely tuned & synchronized. When he said he was done, I couldn’t believe it.
He uses a microscope and has some pretty fancy tools of the trade. The office is comfortable & air conditioned. To my relief, the whole procedure was entirely painless. I was soo happy. This damn toothache rocked me. I was becoming a pain relief junkie on ibuprofens.
I would highly recommend Dr. Chwu. He’s very easygoing and definitely at the top of his profession.

Dr. Chwu is, hands down, the most talented dental professional I’ve ever had the good fortune to have work on my teeth. I was referred by my dentist for a root canal. The first time I went in, Dr. Chwu drilled and cleaned out my tooth. He explained everything that was happening, took breaks to talk to me and show me what was going on, and made me feel safe and respected. He is deft and confident and artistic. I know that «artistic» isn’t a natural word to use for an endodontist, but it fits Dr. Chwu. He uses his myriad little files like a sculptor. It’s really impressive. He has also taught endodontics at UCLA.
When I came in for the second appointment he told me that, unfortunately, the tooth had cracked and would have to be extracted. Since I’d already paid him for the root canal, he rewrote the claim as an «emergency visit» and sent me a refund of the difference promptly, so not only is he highly skilled, but he’s honest as well.
He is also a master with the anesthesia. I had only local shots for this procedure and not only did I not feel any pain (or any anything, for that matter) while he was working on me, he managed to inject the anesthetic into my nerves without the injections even hurting. While we were waiting for the anesthetic to take effect he sat and talked to me about all kinds of things. The guy is charismatic, interesting, and funny as hell to talk to. Anyway, he’s fabulous and I recommend him highly.

I visited his office for a root canal consultation ($ 80). I was referred to him by my dentist. Dr. Chwu is one of the honest dentists I have found. He gave me a straight opinion.
In my case, he said my best chance was to see a specialist (Periodontist) rather than have him do the root canal procedure. He could have worked on me and not succeeded. That would have caused me more pain, damage to the jaw, and expenses in the long run.
Recommended!

Dr. Chwu (pronounced «Chu») is a fantastic endodontist. He is very friendly and even takes the time to explain the different steps in the procedures while performing them.
I was a bit unsure about choosing Dr. Chwu because I could not find any reviews or information about him, but I decided to visit him for a consultation. The consultation fee was $ 80 and applied towards the final procedure. Turns out Dr. Chwu is UCLA trained and even teaches in the field.
The best thing about Dr. Chwu other than his bedside manner is his pricing. I called several endodontists in the area and they were all about $ 500 to $ 1,000 more expensive for the same treatment and their consultation fees were also inflated. On top of reasonable pricing Dr. Chwu also offers a 10% discount for cash patients.