Hartoonian Armen A, DMD, MSD

I can recommend Dr Hartoonian to my fellow Unilocalers who need an excellent root canal specialist. His office is very clean with all the high tech equipment. I am not a lover of any dentist but if I need root canal work he is the man!

Dr. Hartoonian is simply amazing!
If I could give him 10 stars I would!
To begin with, his office is squeaky clean, very high tech, and conveniently located right off the freeway, with easy parking right in front of his office on the second floor, plus an added bonus of a beautiful view when you are in the exam chair!
As a root canal specialist, he is extremely proficient yet gentle! He is very soft spoken and caring. He gives you a pillow, a blanket, and goggles, and he even puts vaseline around your lips to make sure you are extra comfortable during the procedure!
Lastly, his office staff are also amazing!
His front staff calls not only to confirm your appointment, but also to check up on you after your procedure! His assistant is very efficient, and attentive to both the doctor’s needs as well as the patient’s!
If you need a root canal, he is the doctor to go to!

I highly recommend Dr. Hartoonian. I have had 4 root canals over the past few years, and he has done them all. I can tell the level of skill and care in his work is unequivocal. Most recently, I made a last minute appointment on a Friday evening after experiencing many days of tooth pain. He made time to do the root canal that evening, so I would not have to suffer more pain over the weekend. He even gave me his cellphone number to text him how I was doing, and he reassuringly replied promptly.
He and his staff’s kindness and professionalism is above and beyond any dental office I have been to.

My dentist referred me to Dr. Hartoonian for a root canal. Of course I was not eager to see him. My fears were immediately calmed when I met Dr. Hartoonian and his able team. The professionalism, patience and skill were above and beyond what I expected. Your comfort comes first in this practice. They worked me in on a busy day and relieved my pain. The follow up appointment was just as impressive. Dr. Hartoonian follows up via texting which is caring and efficient. I highly recommend Dr. Hartoonian and his team.

Dr. Hartoonian saved my teeth. In an unexpected and unprecedented turn of events, I needed 6 root canals in 3 weeks. Three of the teeth were in the front, there were multiple abscesses, deep infection and excruciating pain. Dr. Hartoonian and his team cared for me with such respect and sympathy that it made the ordeal bearable. A blanket tucked over my feet and shoulders, classical music playing… I closed my eyes and could trust I was in the very best care. I can not thank Dr. Hartoonian and his amazing team enough. You saved my teeth and quite possibly my life.

I was referred by my regular dentist (Broussard) who doesn’t deal with root canals. Many folks don’t like the dentist, but it is really bad for me. I was suppose to deal with this tooth about 4 to 6 months ago, but was that afraid. Well the tooth got worse and left me no choice but to go in.
They wanted me to make sure I ate before coming in. No other dentist had told me to do that before. He noticed I was scared and gave me something for the anxiety. When he administered the numbing medicine he told me to focus on breathing. The procedure too a little over an hour and was painless. They called me to make sure I was okay and told me how to take care of my mouth.
I am totally impressed by this dentist and would refer him to anyone. Dr. Hartoonian and his staff took great care of me and did excellent work.

Root canals are no fun, but Dr Hartoonian is great, makes it as painless as possible, totally takes care of you. He actually calls you at home the next day to check in on you.
Great experience considering it was a root canal, two of them actually. Highly recommended.

Was referred to Dr. Hartoonian from my regular dentist for root canal service. I couldn’t have picked a better one myself. The work was as pain free as a root canal can get. I had no problems afterwards and was very impressed by the follow up phone call I received from Frances the next day.
When I went, I didn’t eat much that day and Dr. Hartoonian asked me if I had eaten. When I said, very little, he offered me a protein shake, just to make sure I am well nourished while he is doing the root canal procedure. His calming voice reassured me that all went well and was cnfident in hs work.
I don’t want to get another root canal. but if I had to, I know now where to go.

I went to Dr Hartoonian because my previous Dentist botched my two root canals and crowns. Dr Hartoonian spent over an hour fixing each tooth on two visits for each tooth. I almost fell asleep each time. Yes it was so calming, painless and trouble free, at least for me that I almost fell asleep while he was working on me. I’m sure under his breath he was giving my old dentist a thing or two but I never heard it. I hope I never need another root canal but if I do I will never fear going back to Dr Hartoonian.

Let’s be honest, nobody wants to get a root canal. BUT if you are going to have to have a root canal or anything like it– Dr. Hartoonian is your guy.
Frances answered the phone, she’s his assistant, I bet his «girl Friday» the one who gets what he needs before he even knows he needs it. Anyway, she is a gem– How do you get «warm and friendly» with «efficient and professional»? You get a Frances. I felt as if I had happened upon an old friend. She has this wonderful disposition about her. Sure you are calling to schedule something that sounds utterly painful and well, painful. But after I hung up the phone, I thought wow, this isn’t going to be your Mother’s root canal. You kind of feel like you just made arrangements for lunch. Her laugh made me feel comfortable and well, I can be uptight and difficult–
Dr. Hartoonian? A gentle and kind soul. Soft-​spoken, serious and to the point. He explains everything that is happening, but avoids saying anything that requires anything more than a hand signal. He was calming, telling me to breath every once in a while– not during the procedure, but more during the «numbing» part.
As an aside, I had a personal emergency that required me to cancel my appointment. I was mortified, but he and Frances? Called me to see if I was okay. Even when i came in for my root canal– it was if they were family and wanted to make sure everything was okay.
Dr. Hartoonian called to check on me the following day and I was happy to report nothing.
I cannot say enough kind things about Dr. Hartoonian and his staff– but I will leave with this. He’s awesome and I plan on having lunch with Francis— I made a new friend.
How often does that happen in a medical office?

The metal fillings in my mouth are over (20) years old, so when they began to break down and turn into root canals, my dentist referred me to Dr. Hartoonian. I was somewhat apprehensive as I had just had a root canal last year and the experience was extremely painful. However, Dr. Hartoonian has changed me forever! I was referred to him in February 2012 and I was preparing myself for the excruciating pain I’ve had in the past with my general dentist… but he surprised me! The pain during the procedure was minimal to none and right then and there I decided that I would NEVER see any other dentist for a root canal except for Dr. Hartoonian. Just (2) weeks ago, I needed another root canal and I didn’t hesitate in calling Dr. Hartoonian. The receptionist (Francis) remembered me and made an appt for me as soon as Dr. H was available. Francis is wonderful and very caring – calling me on a holiday to follow-​up on my progress. I can’t thank this office enough – they are thorough, kind, and professional. If and when I need another root canal, I will be calling this office for treatment and no one else.

I wish I could give Dr. Hartoonian more than five starts because I would. Allow to share with you what brought me to his office. I had avoided having a root canal with a dentist that had been refered to me from a friend. On Christmas day I cracked my tooth. I was in the kind of pain that kept me up for days. To say I was desperate and out of it would be an understatement. I made an emergency appt to the dentist I had been refered to. They novocained my mouth and then said we need to pull out your tooth. I thought I had no choice. Now here is the thing, they were talking about pulling a tooth in what they call the smile zone. Not a good place. So here I am in the chair, mouth numb exhausted and ready to get my tooth extracted. Here, I am talking to the dentist about a flipper tooth.
Something tells me to call my husband. I tell him what I am facing and he says. I think you need a second opinion, that is just crazy. See if that tooth can be saved. Do not get it pulled today.
So I called Dr. Abelsoon who refers me to Dr. Hartoonian. I make a second emergency appt. He takes Xrays, looks at my roots and he says the golden words I had hoped to hear. We Can Save YOUR TOOTH. And that is exactly what he did. I never felt any pain at all and I mean that NO PAIN!!! He is an artist! he really is. he took his time, kept checking to make sure I was OK as he work on my root canal. Two weeks later I came back to finsh the work.
There is no way I will ever go to anyone else, ever. I know that your dentists will say they do root canals, and they do– But let me tell you something. He is the only one I will ever allow to do a root canal for me. I am beyond pleased.
As for the dentist who was going to pull a perfectly healthy tooth out of my mouth. He shall remain nameless.
Moral of the story: Always get a second opinion and go get it from Dr. Hartoonian.

I had a root canal here that was done very smoothly and professionally. I felt that Dr. Hartoonian was skilled and through. The staff was friendly and helpful. I have been going to dentists my entire life because of lousy teeth and I wouldn’t hesitate to go back here next time I need a root canal.

This was my second root canal experience with Dr. Hartoonian. My first was so positive four years ago that I willingly returned for my second root canal with him (on a different tooth.) Dr. Hartoonian is an excellent Endodontist. He is very patient and understanding (especially for the likes of me who is very nervous in the dentist’s chair.) He takes his time to do the job thoroughly and carefully. The office staff are also friendly and made me feel very comfortable. I highly recommend Dr. Hartoonian if one needs root canal treatment.

Endodontist… Eeeek k!
If you dislike the dentist and are petrified of a Root Canal… your in for a big surprise with Dr. Hartoonian. My dentist diagnosed the wrong tooth as needing a root canal. After Dr. Hartoonian’s x-​ray and exam he new exactly what needed to be done and without delay. Whoever heard of a painless root canal, however, it was. Dr. Hartoonian was very gentle and told me what he was doing each step of the way. I drove 30 miles each way to his office and it was well worth it! Since the root canal, about 2-​years ago, I have had NO recurring problems!
Thank you Dr. Hartoonian and staff for taking such good care of this petrified patient!

First root canal ever. i have put it off twice prior to this. the procedure was painless. i have had teeth cleaning that was much more painful than this root canal. The Dr. was very knowledgeable, patient and sweet. the office atmosphere was relaxing and modern and the staff was friendly and helpful. when i called in this was the ONLY receptionist that checked over the phone what my insurance benefits were prior to me stepping foot in the office. the only reason i am giving this office 4.75 stars and not 5 is because i did not get a prescription for pain killers after procedure. i was told to take 600 mgs. of ibuprofen and was assured that should be enough to relieve any discomfort. i told Dr. Hartoonian that if i was not comfortable i would call back for a prescription but he, again, told me he was anti narcotic pain reliever and that it would not be necessary. i feel a bit sore but nothing like the tooth ache i have had for the last three days. i do not need anything stronger than the ibuprofen he said i would need.
i still need to go back in a week to get fitted for a crown– which will have to be done else where because he only specializes in root canals. I highly recommend Dr. Hartoonian. He is a fantastic dentist with a gentle hand and great for cowards like me. thank you Dr. Hartoonian. i will never see anyone else for root canals and will always refer friends to him.