Roderick W. Tataryn, DDS, MS

South Spokane’s endodontic needs find an answer near the intersection of Southeast Boulevard and 29th, where a second-floor office handles everything from routine root canals to complex retreatment cases. The area, a mix of medical offices and quiet residential streets, makes it easy to slip in for an appointment without navigating downtown traffic. Reviews—4.0 from 16 of them—suggest a no-frills approach, the kind of place where the priority is resolving issues rather than prolonging consultations. That’s often what people want when dealing with tooth pain: clarity, efficiency, and a clear next step.

Endodontics isn’t the kind of specialty most people think about until they need it. But when a deep cavity or cracked tooth flares up, the search starts for someone who can diagnose the problem without unnecessary delays. This practice covers the full scope of root canal therapy, including treatment for infected pulp and trauma-related damage. They also handle cases where previous work hasn’t fully resolved the issue—a niche but critical service when standard fixes fall short. No referrals for surgeries or advanced procedures; the work stays in-house.

Parking along SE Boulevard is straightforward, and the building’s layout means you won’t spend time wandering hallways. A call to (509) 747-7665 connects directly to the scheduling line, where appointments can be set up without the back-and-forth that sometimes plagues larger clinics. The process is designed to move quickly, which matters when you’re dealing with discomfort that can’t wait. No online booking portals or automated systems—just a phone number and a staff that answers.

First-time visitors might map the route ahead, since the office sits in a cluster of professional suites that look similar from the street. Directions pull up easily for those coming from the Valley or across the river. The building’s signage is visible from the road, but checking the map beforehand saves a minute or two of circling. South Hill’s grid makes it hard to get truly lost, though.